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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Efficiently operate Copper and Big Pot Stills on a 12hour shift basis
• Continuously monitor and manage the distillation processes
• Organoleptic evaluation of distillate on a continuous basis to ensure quality product
• Ensure strict loss control on the distillation processes
• Clean, repair and do maintenance on stills and equipment in the stillhouse
• Ensure accurate record keeping of required documentation
• Ensure compliance with OHSAct standards
• Drawing and testing of production tank samples
• Participate in TPM team activities (World-Class Manufacturing)
• Participate in effective problem solving
• Rotate to Fermentation, Brandy or Wine Department during shutdown
• Adhere to general housekeeping and 5S standards
• Ad hoc duties as and when required

The successful candidate must have the following attributes, qualification, skills and experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A relevant tertiary level qualification will be advantageous
• Relevant experience in a distillation environment would be highly advantageous
• A minimum of 3 years general Cellar experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision
• Accuracy and attention to detail orientated
• Excellent Health
• Ability and willingness to conduct sensory evaluations
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Willingness to work irregular hours on a shift basis (evenings and weekends included)
• Own or access to reliable transport
• Punctuality and attendance reliability

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure cost effective inventory management of all goods
• Maintain highest possible level of customer service. (Internal and external)
• Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with the ICC and Internal/External Audit controls.
• Ensure routine Quality Control inspections in Secondary Operations.
• Understanding, implementation and adherence to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements, and Operations Excellence
• Conduct stock count according to company standards and procedures
• Ensure that all post goods issues have been processed for all deliveries and driver corrections
• Ensure missing broken and foreign surveys are conducted according to policy
• Ensure that all stock postings are posted to the correct accounts
• Improving business processes to ensure achievements of Business Objectives

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 2 years of relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, Success Factors
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary

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KEY RESULT AREAS

• Drive market share
• Drive and maintain Accessibility, Availability and Activation and Affordability for clients
• Drive RSP
• Brand portfolio approach across all categories Beer, Wine, Spirits and RTD
• Drive price-driven promotions and power pack compliance agreements with customers
• Build partnerships with customers
• Maintain call strike rate
• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives
• Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness by displaying HEINEKEN Behaviours

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma / Degree)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• 3-5 years of FMCG or relevant experience
• A valid drivers license - Code 08 without endorsements with at least 2 years driving experience
• Weekend work and promotions
• Persuasive selling skills & negotiation
• Sales Commercial Insights: Awareness and understanding of the implications of fundamental commercial implications on day-to-day decisions
• Sales process management :Understand the primary key drivers of sales in different channels
• Sales Product Knowledge: Product relevance by channel, cluster and tier understood and applied
• Sales strategies and plans to sustain brand growth
• Sales Technology Application: Demonstrate an understanding of how technology works within the sales process

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Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis Processing
• Improvement projects and workplace exposure
• Stand in periods for specific job roles
• The business value-chain and core business fundamentals

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in of the following fields: Bio Chemist, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or Process Engineering
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• The person should have a strong performance record that can be verified from past tasks and
• assignments
• Be able to effectively interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Have good analytical and problem resolving capabilities.

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Key performance areas include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
• Fault finding in electronic equipment;
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
• Providing assistance to production lines;
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
• Completing all relevant administration;
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic Technician (N6);
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;

Working knowledge of:

• PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
• Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
• Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
• Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
• Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

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Key Performance Indicators would include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for planning and degorging of sparkling wine 
• Responsible for preparation of sparkling wine
• Responsible for receiving and despatch of products and other additives
• Responsible for the setup and management of degorgment line and maintenance
• Capturing of all production, transfer, receiving and despatch information on SAP
• Minimising losses and write–offs
• Perform adjustments and settings on equipment as required
• Perform minor running repairs
• Perform all specified preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform basic fault-finding
• Record all breakdowns and provide feedback on causes and corrective action taken
• Active co-ordination of TPM in the production area
• Manage housekeeping and safety and maintaining 5S standards
• Managing and supervising cellar and DGO staff and ensuring that the set targets for our KPI’s are met.
• Tasting of Line checks and Finals at the Quality Laboratory
• Involve with internal and safety, hygiene and quality audits
• Implement and maintain TPM, FSSC quality and environmental management systems

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience / skills

• Minimum N4 technical qualification
• Cellar working experience will be advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant production line working experience
• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Be a co-pilot to Site Production teams in decision making through solicited and unsolicited advice based on financial analysis and in-depth knowledge of business operations.
• Support the business planning cycle of the Site (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates).
• Prepare and critically analyse monthly results and deliver timely management reports which include commentaries, KPIs, graphs, internal/external insights and/or benchmarks.
• Manage and assess business unit performance against standards including: OEE, O/T, costing standards, Routing on SAP and recommend performance improvement or standards adjustment 
• Analyse and report on weekly and monthly production order variances, provide early warnings on deviations, advise on corrective/mitigating actions; review loss trends; ensure that the production Bill of Materials are correct and up to date.
• Ensure reliability & integrity of accounting records (accounts and cost centres) and financial information (P&L and balance sheet) through regular controls and financial awareness of functions.
• Ensure short-term interval controls are effective. Continuously review site financial control processes and identify possible risk. Propose and implement solutions/controls to strengthen control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform monthly audits to ensure adherence to internal control principles and assist in stock verification as and when required.
• Support business unit to ensure adherence to financial control policies (financial, IT and materials) and procedures and good corporate governance principles & practices. 
• Adhere to Excise policies and procedures and ensure documentation and administration is suitably maintained.
• Ensure adherence and provide necessary support to the capital expenditure process as well as ensuring validity and accuracy of the asset register.
• Involved in stock management and assist with stock takes, identification of slow moving and obsolete stock. Escalate to management team any stock risks.
• Participate in cross site audits and stock takes.
• Develop level 2 & 3 management financial competencies / capability in business unit.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the area of Management Accounting and/or Controlling, ideally in Supply Chain. FMCG experience advantageous.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to search out facts without prior process/guidance.
• Passion for delivering result, take ownership and translating insights into concise practical plans.
• Strong interpersonal/communication/influencing skills to challenge and win support and drive decision making.
• Excellent team player with strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of cross functional cooperation: effectively partnering with various teams.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Drive for improvements and changes.
• Sound knowledge of MS office and SAP with specific importance to manufacturing.
• Ability to prepare simple/medium complexity business cases and models.

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Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering:

• Provide strategic People partnership with departmental heads.
• Providing people direction to maximize performance, sound employee relations, high staff morale and devise functional strategy to unlock full potential of the talents through diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute meaningfully to drive the people agenda for the overall business success and drive optimum cost efficiencies.

Organizational Development:

• Work with the departmental heads to review fit for purpose org structures.
• Support line management with job profiles and arrange job evaluations as and when necessary.
• Facilitate rollout of functional competencies in area of responsibility.
• Train managers and employees on HEINEKEN behaviours and values.
• Assist departmental heads to interpret climate survey results and develop action plans.

Performance Management:

• Coach managers and employees on the use of the performance Management systems.
• Support line managers with calibration sessions in their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that departments set SMART objectives in areas of responsibility.
• Prepare performance trend report and coach managers on the execution of performance improvement initiative.

Talent Management:  

• Work with departmental managers to identify future talent needs and prompt the People & Organizational Development team.
• Support hiring managers to fill vacant positions by utilizing fit for purpose sourcing methods.
• Manage the recruitment process to ensure completion of recruitment activities within targeted timelines.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on employment equity targets.
• Review of talent analysis report.

Employee Exit Process:

• Execute all types of employees exits.
• Conduct exit interviews where applicable.

People Business Partnering:

• Attend departmental meetings regularly.
• Assess customer needs and recommend interventions.
• Develop sound relationships with internal customers.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
• Provide accurate People reports and insights timeously.

Employee Relations:

• Manage Dispute and Grievance procedures.
• Ensure that effective IR practices are adhered to and maintained.
• Overseeing dispute resolution involving employees, management and unions.
• Ensure that robust Employee Relations policies are implemented in alignment with the Group People strategy and business needs.
• To monitor labour legislation developments and implement appropriate strategies to ensure compliance and minimize business risk.
• To build and maintain excellent relationships between management, employees and employee representatives.

 Job Requirements: Education and Experience

• A relevant tertiary degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology
• Minimum of 4 – 6 years relevant HR Generalist experience within a unionized environment.
• Work experience within a Manufacturing environment will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of People best practices and procedures as well as appropriate labour legislation, e.g. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment 
• Equity Act, etc.
• Proven experience regarding IR practices and the management of discipline, CCMA rules and procedures.
• Experience with learnership programs and the management of talent/succession planning.
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.
• Computer literate and technologically savvy in the general office management systems e.g.  MS Office as well as HR Information Systems e.g. MyHR.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• End to end administration of the Time & Attendance system.
• Ensure accuracy of the data on BES system before exporting to Pay Space for payroll payments.
• Conduct a simulation payroll run prior to final payroll deadline to ensure correctness of data.
• Compile and distribute accurate and timeous monthly overtime provision, leave and attendance reports
• Ensure effective reconciliation of time and attendance records.
• Ensure general personnel administration is accurate and captured timeously on the HRIS administrative system.
• Ensure accurate updating of personnel information on the HRIS
• Ensure accurate compiling of monthly People reports & Data Analytics.
• Ad-Hoc administration duties (payroll & benefits, medical aid, retirement fund)
• Monitor departmental expenditure against budget and report on variances.
• Assist in establishing sound relationships with all stakeholders

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant formal tertiary Human Resources/Industrial Psychology diploma or degree
• Computer literate in MS Office up to Intermediate level.
• Exposure to the Payroll & HRIS T&A systems.
• 2-3 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail is essential
• Ability to foster positive relationships with stakeholders

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Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis Processing Cider Making
• Improvement projects and workplace exposure
• Stand in periods for specific job roles
• The business value-chain and core business fundamentals

Structure:

• An intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams gaining exposure in the dynamic Manufacturing environment and exposure in challenging and exciting projects.
• Graduates are developed and coached by technical experts in their respective fields.
• A learning journey linked to an Action Learning Project with specific business deliverables.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree) in of the following fields: BSC Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technoloy
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• The person should have a strong performance record that can be verified from past tasks and
• assignments
• Be able to effectively interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Have good analytical and problem resolving capabilities.