Job Openings at The Heineken Company

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• To assist with general work duties, cleaning of floors, washing of tanks and performing of any other tasks as and when assigned by the Team Leader.
• 1-3 years Proven experience in a Cellar environment
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and cope with the physical demands of the position
• Knowledge of safe working procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Must be self-driven and self-motivated person
• Good team player.
• Proven numerical; verbal and written communication skills.
• A desire to achieve departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and overtime
• Active involvement in the departments DCS meetings
• Ensure highest possible productivity in the workplace
• Taking part in departmental monthly stock take 
• Qualification required:Grade 12 

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The Sales Intelligence Analyst plays a key role in delivering actionable insights that drive sales growth, enhance customer engagement, and optimise commercial strategies. This role provides analytical support across functional teams by interrogating large data sets, generating meaningful insights, and presenting these in clear, visual formats that enable informed decision‑making.
• The analyst collates data from multiple sources to build and maintain dashboards, identify performance gaps, and translate insights into practical actions for teams across the OpCo. Their work underpins strategic, commercial, and operational planning, while also supporting capability building by helping stakeholders understand and use self‑service analytical tools.
• In addition, the Sales Intelligence Analyst supports the development of predictive models, introduces new reporting approaches, and ensures simplified, future‑focused insight delivery across Sales and Marketing functions.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards and data models, while developing new reporting and analytics solutions aligned to business needs. Introduce new reporting approaches and ensure insight delivery is consistent across the organisation.
• Analyse large and complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities, proactively generating insights and actionable recommendations for cross‑functional stakeholders. Incorporate predictive analytics and future‑focused modelling to support forward‑looking decision‑making.
• Present complex information in clear, compelling formats to support data‑driven decisions across the broader Heineken Beverages organisation. Champion data quality and governance in line with data council principles.
• Support commercial teams in becoming more confident and self‑sufficient users of data through ongoing training, guidance, and agile‑driven development of tools and dashboards.
• Coordinate opportunities for data integration and consolidation from second‑ and third‑party sources, ensuring data integrity, automation, and effective digital enablement. Act as a translator between business objectives and digital solutions.
• Identify digital audiences and continuously test data variables to optimise targeting and performance across channels.
• Drive collaboration between data providers and digital enablement teams to strengthen data quality, master data alignment, and metadata management.
• Contribute to the enhancement, automation, training, roll‑out, back‑office support, and reporting of TSA tools.
• Provide cover for other Sales Intelligence Analysts when required and support Sales and Marketing KPIs, including tasks related to the month‑end sales incentive process.
• Deliver regular sales performance reporting, including dashboards, scorecards, and key metrics, while supporting the development and implementation of commercial strategies that drive sales growth and improve profitability.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders—including Sales and Commercial Directors—to inform strategic and operational decisions and continuously improve sales intelligence processes, tools, and systems.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Honours degree in an analytical or data‑focused discipline, such as Econometrics, Business or Financial Economics, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management, or a related field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• 5–7 years’ experience in FMCG and/or Digital environments.
• Proven experience working as an analyst.Advanced proficiency in Excel, with a strong willingness to learn new analytical tools and technologies.
• Expertise in data analytics platforms such as QlikView and Power BI.
• Strong working knowledge of analytical and statistical tools (e.g., SQL, SAP, SAS, SPSS, Oracle Discoverer, Salesforce, Python).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and ways of working.
• Highly analytical, structured, and solutions‑orientated, with strong problem‑solving skills.Strong commercial awareness, able to translate data insights into meaningful business implications—both current and future.Independent, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, accessible insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Agile mindset with the ability and willingness to adapt to changing business needs.

Closing Date: 27 March 2026

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

• Leads and manages the RTD processing environment safely, executes strategic plans (business /  site / departmental plan) alignment, achieve efficient and effective cost /productivity from all Cellar Operations. 
• Responsible for intake, handling, fermentation, blending, processing and supply of various ciders, wines RTD, spirits and aperitif products.
• Deliver First Time Right & Cellars Hygiene ICC scores consistently through world class best practices.   
• Supply the correct quality and quantity bulk product within required specifications timeously in the most cost-effective manner. 
• Manage short- and long-term planning of bulk products from both internal and external suppliers.
• Minimise losses of bulk product, drive savings projects and continuously implement World Class Best practices e.g. TPM, through  optimized SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)/WI (Work Instructions).
• Owns the accountability of training, development, skilling and continuously improving teams competence and capability.
• Manage, plan, control and achieve annual budgets for various units in the Cellar and ensure proper stock controls are in place as per policy / procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to the annual maintenance plan of all equipment within department. 
• Management of quality management systems for ISO 9001, FSSC, HACCP within Heineken Beverages framework
• Ensure and maintain the integrity of the sensory and organoleptic profile of products.
• Participates regularly in cross functional interactions /problem-solving with other departments to ensure production plan is adhered to optimization opportunities are harvested.
• Liaising with buying departments to ensure the correct product ingredients and lead times are adhered to.
• Establish a positive and disciplined environment with the workers and manage all HR issues (including people performance) within the department.
• Manage and control administrative matters and SAP systems within department.
• Willing to stand in to perform work when one of unit managers or controllers are absent.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly meetings as set in MCRS (Management Control and Reporting System).
• Must be able to work under pressure and see to queries within time associated with cellar department.
• Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and strategic goals.
• Optimize use of utilities (water in particular) and implements proper waste management practices to assist in brewing a sustainable world, through a high hygiene standard environment.
• Proactively reduce working capital by reducing all spirits holding days.
• Management of Apple Juice Plant (Operations, Planning, Procurement)

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant BSc degree, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years cellar experience and knowledge within the operations / production environment with operating in a senior management/Leadership team. 
• Display in-depth knowledge of bulk planning methods and procedures.
• Display a high level of energy to persist with tasks.
• Ability to plan tasks and allocate time to prioritise and building in contingencies for the department.
• Ability to organise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.
• World Class Manufacturing best practices & TPM knowledge and implementation experience 
• People management and leadership skills.
• Driven to provide efficient and quality standard of service to customers.
• Proven computer literacy in SAP & MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) on advanced level.
• The successful candidate must be high in innovative thinking, troubleshooting and have ability to provide creative solutions to `business, site and departmental challenges 

Closing Date: 31/03/2026

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Purpose of the Position:

• The Manufacturing Analyst plays a pivotal role in optimising production workflows, analysing operational data, production processes, and supporting administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• This hybrid role bridges strategic analysis with hands-on coordination, contributing to both efficiency and organisational effectiveness and also serves as a critical link between operational teams and SA manufacturing leadership.

Key Performance Area:

• Operational Analysis
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Implementing process improvements.
• Optimising resource allocation through implementing lean, six sigma or TQM methodologies.
• Collect, interpret, and report on production and process data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop dashboards, reports and performance metrics to monitor KPIs such as throughput, downtime, and other operational performance indicators.
• Assist in cost tracking and resource utilisation reporting to support strategic decision-making. and to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop standardised work instructions and best practices.

Manufacturing Support

• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot operational issues and implement process enhancements. 
• Perform root cause analysis using techniques like 5-Whys and Pareto analysis.
• Assist in quality control initiatives and ensure compliance.

Support Health &Safety strategy.

• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.

Administrative and Coordination Duties

• Prepare and manage the SAM head office budget.

Fully accountable for the SAM Head office administrative duties, for example:

• Planning, scheduling meetings, strategy sessions, etc.
• Prepare and submit claims.
• Manage audit documentation for audits and reviews.
• Develop comprehensive reports for leadership decision making
• Maintain accurate records and be accountable for office governance.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and manage documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Support procurement and vendor communications.
• Accountable for SAM PPE coordination.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise internally with Safety, Quality, Engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to align operational goals.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders through clear, actionable reports.

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

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and data visualisation tools.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Experience with administrative tasks, including scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• SAP (Advantageous)
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or business support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Closing Date: 02/04/2026

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First Line Maintenance:

Provide first line corrective action and troubleshooting for production automations system failures, to minimise downtime and losses.     

• Takes a lead role in programming, fault finding and maintenance of PLC hardware and software and in the development of SCADA systems.
• To independently intervene to adjust the software for an automation system, observing the quality standards and always informing the supplier responsible for executing the maintenance contract of the relevant system.
• To advise and support shift technicians in corrective action for production automation system failures.
• To provide management information on breakdowns and work order progress via monthly reporting of breakdowns and stoppages.
• Fully assist maintenance technicians on breakdowns, after a pre-determined escalation period has expired.

Preventative Maintenance:

Manage preventative and planned maintenance programs with external suppliers to ensure reliable operation of production automation and computerized systems.

• In conjunction with contract, automation partners ensure implementation of an effective preventative maintenance program for all Brewery automation systems.
• Ensure Automation contract partners provide effective service desk services, and act as the key contact for Automation contract partners.
• Co-ordinate the co-operation between Automation contract partners, external suppliers and production. 
• Actively uses and assists with the development of the Computerized Maintenance Management System to effectively maintain and manage assets.
• Manage the specification, installation, maintenance and development of the sites automation network, hardware architecture and automation software library.
• Specifies the maintenance standards for instrumentation and control systems and monitor compliance.

Compliance:

Ensure automation systems operate safely and meet all legislative, and Heineken standards. 

• Ensure all Sedibeng Brewery automation systems comply with legal regulations, and Heineken rules, guidelines, standards, procedures and instructions.
• Maintain automation systems in a safe operational condition.
• Maintain knowledge of latest legislative regulations and Heineken standards and ensure application at Sedibeng Brewery.
• Define and implement standards for field-based control and instrumentation equipment to support the sites automation strategy.
• Develop the current control/software hierarchy across brewing and packaging to lever productivity and cost benefits.
• Work in conjunction with the Maintenance Engineer to optimise the value from all compliance/technical support and maintenance contracts within own field.

Process Improvement:

Co-ordinate improvement actions for process deviations, resulting from in process automation or computerisation.

• Participate in TPM improvement teams - TPM Involvement, directly as a team member and indirectly providing assistance to crafts who have been allocated with automation related tasks.
• Act as project sponsor/owners representative on all automation capital investment
• Enable process optimisation by modifying software and functional descriptions of process automation were required. 
• Set priorities for modification activities, in consultation with Departmental Managers and external executing parties.

Calibration:

Ensure accuracy of on-line process measurement systems by maintaining effective calibration programs.

• Ensure effective calibration programs are in place for all on-line instrumentation.
• Actively participate in calibration of online instrumentation.
• Maintain instrument control and calibration documentation to the standards required by the quality system.
• Ensure that all live modifications are carried out with the utmost accuracy to ensure personnel and plant safety, environmental discharge and product quality is not compromised in any way.
• Minor Modification process, involved in the assessment of automation related modifications and carrying out modifications usually with the involvement of technicians as part of the up-skilling process.

Plant Modification:

Ensure quality of automation modifications and automation of new construction projects

• Evaluate modification proposals to ensure compliance with legislative and Heineken standards.
• Evaluate designs for new installations to ensure compliance with legislative and Heineken standards.
• Conduct acceptance testing and evaluation of automation systems after delivery of modifications or installation of new plant.
• Assisting site-based project engineers to ensure that any new projects/additions conform to the site standards and are fully integrated into existing mature control systems.
• Develop all control room/equipment SCADA and HMIs in line with Heineken standards.

Staff Development:

Assist Development of Sedibeng Brewery Staff in respect of automation systems.

• To detect any training needs for artisans and operators in the use and maintenance of automation systems. 
• Recommendation education and retraining of other Staff where necessary.
• Co-ordinate training programs for new plant and installations in coordination with automation contract partners and external suppliers.
• Ensure work instructions and documentation for automated systems are maintained and updated.
• In conjunction with the Training and development manager, mentor and coach the engineering technicians to increase their competency in automation and control systems on site.
• Promote staff awareness and compliance with relevant legislation.

Safety, Health and Environment:

• Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.

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Purpose of the job

• Strive to be a trusted finance business partner for several functions and individuals within Heineken Beverages International. Gain insight into operational detail of the business with the objective to add value through:
• Planning and forecasting
• Bespoke reporting
• Financial analysis and modelling
• Making and implementation of recommendations

Key responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Results

• Managing accounting for financial transactions.
• Working with Record to Report teams to ensure accurate cost allocations and facilitate cross-company recharges.
• Manage the supply of relevant business information to support streamlined businesses processes
• Support the planning cycle (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates)
• Participation in external and internal audits
• Providing financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations
• Co-ordinating tax related activities in conjunction with the Group tax function

Operational Results

• Monitor, participate and provide support for the capturing of financial data
• Assist in developing, implementing and the maintenance of internal controls and group policies as well as implementing country specific controls
• Managing ABTL & Variable Selling Expenses (DVC) process within HBI & HBUK, including reporting, ensuring rates are accurately maintained on SAP and managing spending levels.
• Ensuring efficient operational expenditure control and reporting.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with financial information and details of transactions
• Influencing operational procedures, guidelines and work instructions for area of functional performance
• Co-ordinate and streamline budgeting and forecasting systems and processes
• Meaningful value-added management reporting and assistance on projects

Customer & Relationship Results

• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Professional communication, behaviour and actions resulted in a high level of credibility, trust and respect throughout the business unit
• Consistently meet customer and business needs and requirements
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships with customers, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders

Innovation & Improvement Results

• Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility
• Propose new standards regarding methods, systems and work processes, which lead to higher quality or better results at same or reduced cost
• Contribute to and support product or service improvement and innovation Conceptualize operations in Excel models with the ability to forecast results.
• Support governance cycle (Strategic Plan/Annual Plan/Rolling Forecasts).
• Efficient, effective and accessible Internal monthly and ad hoc reporting.
• CIL and other Group reporting.
• Management of capital and operational expenditure.
• Identify and implement initiatives to simplify/automate business processes.
• Assist with development of business cases.

Job requirements

Education

• Tertiary Commercial/ Financial qualification 

Experience

Education & Experience:

• Tertiary Commercial/ Financial qualification
• 5+ Years of relevant financial experience. Commercial finance experience would be preferential.
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint Skills.
• Strong analytical and data storytelling abilities.
• Very detailed orientated.
• Solid grasp of ERPs and reporting tools.
• Experience in multinational environment with multiple entities and various ownership models.
• Full understanding of value chains (source to consumer).
• Production exposure with knowledge of costing methodologies.
• Self-starter.
• Goal orientated and deadline driven.
• Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment.
• Inquisitive and capable of building networks to source information.

Closing Date: 04/04/2026