Job Openings at The Heineken Company

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Power BI solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the Africa & Middle East region. The role focuses on delivering BI solutions end-to-end, from data preparation in Databricks through to intuitive dashboards in Power BI, ensuring performance, usability, and business value.
• You will work closely with data engineers, analytics product managers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production-ready BI solutions.
• This role requires a proactive mindset, strong ownership of deliverables, and a commitment to continuously improving BI assets and ways of working.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models
• Develop reusable data models using dimensional modelling principles, including star and snowflake schemas
• Prepare, transform, and validate data in Databricks using SQL or Python
• Validate BI outputs against agreed business sources of truth
• Support validation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business requirements
• Optimise the performance of queries, semantic models, reports, and data processes to ensure efficient and scalable BI solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to data integration, data quality, refreshes, and report performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver actionable, user-friendly insights
• Stay up to date with emerging BI tools, trends, and practices, and apply relevant improvements where appropriate
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team and contribute to the continuous improvement of BI standards and processes
• Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously, balance competing

Qualifications/ Experience / skills required:

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or formal qualification in a relevant field

Must have: 

• 3–5 years of experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models in a business environment
• Strong proficiency in DAX and Power Query to create measures, calculated columns, and data transformations
• Solid understanding of data modelling principles, including dimensional modelling, appropriate relationships, and hierarchies
• Ability to gather and understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, user-friendly BI solutions
• Good understanding of Row-Level Security and experience managing secure access to BI content
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and solid SQL skills for querying, transformation, and validation
• Experience validating outputs, supporting testing and UAT with stakeholders
• Strong ownership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex data and business requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Nice to have:

• Experience using Databricks (SQL/Python) for data preparation, transformation, and analysis, including exposure to Databricks Genie or AI/BI capabilities
• Interest in or experience with emerging GenAI technologies and their applications in BI development, insight generation, or user experience
• An eye for report usability, layout, and dashboard design best practices
• Experience working in an agile environment, including user stories, iterative development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Closing Date: 19/06/2026

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Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Daily management and supervision of the entire production process (from fruit receiving to pulp production)
• Management of seasonal and permanent workers (approximately 88 seasonal workers)
• Oversight of vehicles, trucks, and logistics (including maintenance and scheduling)
• Ensuring that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used and properly maintained
• Workplace safety and compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Coordination of Marula fruit purchases from communities (Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Namakgale, and surrounding areas)
• Maintaining good relationships with workers, traditional leaders, and communities
• Stock management, quality control, and production efficiency
• Implementation and monitoring of food safety and hygiene procedures
• Reporting to the Production Manager and assistance with monthly reports
• Management of factory maintenance, cleaning, and general facility management
• Attendance of community meetings and support of Makanyi Foundation projects
• Any other duties as required by the Operations Manager

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

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary level qualification will be highly advantageous
• At least 2 – 5 years’ relevant experience in a supervisory position
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety requirements
• Ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate effectively
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Networking skills (ability to engage stakeholders).
• Influencing/ motivational skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Team player with strong relationship building ability
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required
• Own reliable transport essential

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Purpose of the job

• Act as the microbiological subject matter expert to safeguard food safety and product quality by ensuring effective microbiological and hygiene control across the brewery. 
• Prevent microbiological and hygiene related quality issues by validating and verifying the effectiveness of process controls, sanitation programmes and environmental conditions. 
• Support and enable Production and supporting functions to maintain stable, capable and well controlled processes, using data driven microbiological and hygiene insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes by implementing and sustaining corrective actions across microbiological domains (e.g., ISO 9001, LSS, TPM).
• Provide specialist governance and coordination for hygiene critical activities at site level.

Key Responsibilities

SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment within the laboratory and production areas, in line with SHE, food safety and hygiene standards. 
• Identify, assess and escalate microbiological, hygiene and food safety risks, and support timely closure of corrective and preventive actions. 
• Promote food safety and hygiene awareness across Production, Packaging and Utilities. 
• Support compliance with relevant quality, food safety and environmental standards. 

QUALITY OF ANALYSES

• Perform and oversee microbiological analyses in accordance with approved sampling plans, methods and Heineken laboratory standards. 
• Ensure accurate, reliable and timely reporting of microbiological results to support operational decision making. 
• Maintain microbiological QA systems to ensure first time right analysis and trend based risk identification. 
• Interpret microbiological and environmental monitoring data to identify deviations, trends and improvement opportunities. 

MICROBIOLOGICAL PROCESS CONTROL, TPM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Conduct internal assessments of the plants’ Quality Management System through ICC and HOC evaluations and drive closure of findings.
• Assess process capability related to microbiological and hygiene control and determine the ability of processes to meet defined performance requirements. 
• Identify microbiological risks and systemic failures and drive corrective and preventive actions. 
• Support and contribute to TPM, PQ and UPS improvement teams with microbiological and hygiene expertise. 
• Analyse and trend microbiological and hygiene related data and initiate improvement actions
• Lead or support specific microbiological and hygiene related improvement projects.

EXECUTION OF ANALYSES 

• Perform microbiological analyses, including sampling, preparation and reporting, in accordance with approved laboratory methods and schedules.

HYGIENE GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE PROVIDER MANAGEMENT

Provide site level governance and specialist oversight for hygiene critical service providers, including: 

• Cleaning & Disinfectant (C&D) suppliers
• Pest Control service providers
• Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) supplier
• Define, review and maintain microbiological and hygiene requirements, specifications and standards applicable to service providers. 
• Verify effective implementation of cleaning, sanitation and pest control programmes through audits, inspections, validation and verification activities. 
• Review service provider performance against agreed hygiene critical KPIs and service levels, and drive corrective actions where required. 
• Support trials, optimisation and continuous improvement of cleaning chemicals, sanitation methods and pest control strategies to ensure effective hygiene control. 
• Ensure hygiene critical service providers are appropriately integrated into site food safety and quality management systems, including risk assessments, change management and documentation.

LABORATORY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT 

• Maintain the microbiological laboratory to a professional standard in line with Heineken requirements. 
• Ensure microbiological equipment and facilities are maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose. 
• Ensure compliance with laboratory best practices, safety standards and calibration schedules.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND REPORTING

• Maintain microbiological and hygiene related data in relevant laboratory and quality information systems. 
• Analyse, interpret and report microbiological, environmental and hygiene related data. 
• Provide clear, actionable reporting to support food safety, process stability and quality performance. 
• Document trial outcomes, investigations and improvement actions.

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND CAPABILITY BUILDING 

• Support the development of Brewing, Packaging and Utilities teams in microbiological control, basic hygiene and food safety principles. 
• Coach and support operators and technicians in microbiological awareness and hygiene best practices. 
• Participate in performance discussions related to microbiological control and hygiene risks. 
• Facilitate problem solving sessions and provide technical input to support decision making.
• Communicate and support implementation of new standards and removal of redundant practices.
• Promote personal development and continuous improvement in functional and behavioral competencies, including knowledge sharing and reapplication.
• Build own expertise and share knowledge and skills to enhance team performance, consistency and effectiveness

Job Requirements

Education

• Tertiary Qualification: National Diploma, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Chemical Engineering.

Experience 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in microbiological, quality or food safety roles, preferably within the brewing or food manufacturing environment.
• Microbiological process control and environmental monitoring 
• Hygiene and food safety management systems 
• TPM / PQ / Lean / Six Sigma methodologies 
• Supplier and service provider governance related to hygiene and food safety 
• Brewing, Packaging and/or Utilities exposure

Closing date: 12 June 2026 

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• To develop and qualify global supply sources that improve cost competitiveness, ensure supplier capability, and reduce risk. The role acts as the key interface between the company and suppliers, leading supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance management while supporting new product development, enforcing HEINEKEN Beverages requirements, and resolving supplier material issues through strong cross‑functional and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial

• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and qualification processes
• Ensure compliance with certification and HEINEKEN specifications
• Provide technical support to suppliers
• Analyse data to identify risks and inform business decisions
• Maintain tools such as TQA schedules and supplier capability matrices

Operational Results

• Conduct supplier audits (start-up, periodic, and performance-based)
• Drive supplier performance, quality, and capability improvement (e.g., Cpk > 1.33)
• Manage supplier risks, audit findings, and corrective actions
• Lead resolution of material and quality concerns
• Track performance via dashboards and metrics (SRM, material, audit, COA, notifications)
• Reduce defects, claims, incoming inspections, and audit findings
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain strong internal and supplier relationships
• Support new product development and process improvements with suppliers
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain supplier capability and risk matrices
• Drive supplier maturity and performance alignment

Effective Leadership

• Contribute to organisational culture and behaviours
• Facilitate external project teams
• Support and participate in performance and behavioural assessments (e.g., 360° feedback, surveys)

Innovation & Improvement

• Lead cost-saving and process improvement initiatives
• Manage strategic/high-focus suppliers
• Ensure timely implementation of projects
• Present supplier-related projects and improvements (e.g., Supplier Appreciation Day)

Requirements: Qualification, Experience, Skills

• A Degree in Science, Industrial Engineering, or Procurement and Supply would be advantageous
• A technical /quality professional with a track record of delivering continuous improvement
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant material/supplier manufacturing, quality systems development, and previous relevant management experience required.
• Social skills: Sound interpersonal skills, good communication skills written and verbal, good self-esteem, can work in a team, and influence and motivate others, Ability to win people over, Self-starter, Emotional intelligent, Goal directed, Effective listening, good presentation skills
• Organizational skills: Ability to grasp new technologies and concepts, Continuous improvement and enquiring mind-set, Ability to lead multiple projects at a time, Excellent planning skills with great attention to detail and ability to prioritize work, proactive, Dedicated and uncompromising regarding quality, safety, work ethics and operational standards within the field, Strategic thinking skills, Ability to work under pressure, Work well independently without supervision, Ability to challenge and change the status quo, Strong team player, conceptual skills, maintain high level of confidentiality, negotiation skills
• Technical skills: Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities, technical expert on Packaging and/or Ingredient Materials (all alcohol beverage materials), Lead auditor
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP, Mini-tab, QlikView, Aris Express, Phantom, etc.
• Artistic skills: creative thinker
• Other skills: Establish sustainable networks within the relevant fields, Ability to drive own development in building competence

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The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Risk Management / Auditing or Engineering 
• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role within an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of the OHSAct, DIFR/LTIFR system, ISO 14001, ISO 9000, ISO 45001, Construction Regulations, National Building Regulations, COIDA, relevant SANS Codes
• Sound knowledge of Environmental Management Systems
• Team player with sound interpersonal skills and strong relationship building ability
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to influence various stakeholders to follow risk management strategies
• Ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate and facilitate
• Strategic thinking
• Structured and action orientated
• Advanced computer literacy and good communication skills
• Sound business and financial acumen
• Prior experience in a flammable liquid or explosive atmospheres environment would be highly advantageous

Purpose of the position:

• The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective SHE function within the Heineken Beverages Gqeberha plant and to ensure that the SHE standards of the company are implemented and maintained through competent and empowered employees.

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

• Achieve and maintain adherence to OSH Act; COID Act; Heineken Beverages (HB) Standards; Municipal & Building regulations; SABS codes; ISO Standards, etc. for the site.
• Develop/co-develop and maintain risk management policies, procedures and standards in line with all legislative requirements.
• Interpret and communicate risk control requirements as well as policies, procedures and standards to all relevant role-players within HB Gqeberha.
• Implement and maintain Heineken Beverages’ Risk Management Program to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Conduct and facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments, audits and investigations.
• Report status and level of compliance to risk control program to management.
• Assist site management on Operational and Capital Expenditure requirements.
• Implement, maintain and ensure compliance with relevant Group Safety & Fire Prevention.
• Ensure emergency planning, preparedness and response across the site.
• Liaising with relevant emergency services.
• Oversee and/or conduct investigations of SHE incidents/accidents.
• Ensure that procedures are in place for the protection of HB assets.
• Ensure integrity of all monitoring systems.
• Lead effective internal and external relationships.
• Ensure appointment of skilled and qualified SHE employees.
• Identify training and development needs and support talent management programme to ensure effective SHE succession plans.
• Perform corrective or disciplinary actions when required.
• Responsible for a SHE business plan for the site through planning and setting of objectives that is aligned to the Heineken Beverages’ mission and objectives.
• Ensuring team members have clear, relevant and measurable goals.
• Develop plans and review performance against targets regularly to ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that will pro-actively lead to higher levels of Health & Safety for all.
• Coordinate and oversee 3rd party Security Contracting Company and their service level agreement.
• Actively participate and drive TPM business initiatives.
• Ensure Heineken Beverages Life Saving Commitments are rolled out within the business and ensure the compliance thereto.