Job Vacancies at The Heineken Company

• 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.
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required.
• Maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring all laboratory equipment calibrations remain up to date.
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment.
• Upgrading, optimizing and modifying electronic control systems.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures.
• Completing all relevant administration.
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).

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

• Qualified Electronic/Electrical Artisan (T3/S3/N6) with a completed Trade Test 
• 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.);
• Experience with utilities type equipment for eg. Refrigeration plants, wastewater
• plants etc. would be advantageous.
• 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 RESULT AREAS

• Effectively manage the daily administration functions
• Assist and support managers with purchase requisitions. good receipt process, purchase orders and all procurement related admin
• Ensure the correct issuing and management of petty cash
• responsible for the coordination of the ISO audits and changes to documentation
• Involvement in preparation of budgets and forecasts, including monthly coordination of Opex spends and variance analysis
• Assist at the site with regards to ICC’s and stock takes
• Ability to coordinate in the monthly variance report after obtaining and evaluating the reasons for the variances
• Ensure that distribution cents per litre is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization
• effectively coordinate the monthly internal audit function for the distribution centre
• Stock take preparation and data capturing
• Improving business processes to ensure achievement of business objectives

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid matric certificate
• A diploma or degree / advanced national certificates in administration or finance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in FMCG logistics / distribution environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, SuccessFactors
• Experience meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work weekends, After hours, public holidays and / or shifts if necessary
• Should be willing to cover for other roles within the depot

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Key Responsibilities

Driving a data and insight driven culture (supported through multiple sources and through robust data analytics):

• Synthesis of base analytics information, market reports, tracking studies, consumer trends, shopper trends etc. to drive consumer insights, foresights and opportunity definition
• Data Quality & Access - Maintain and manage data sources and relationships with internal stakeholders and agency partners (if necessary) ensuring data integrity is at the heart of the function; develop a system that allows Marketing to draw on those data sources, fostering understanding and actionability.
• Champions the voice of the consumer by being close to and inspired by the market, consumers and shoppers; by identifying opportunities and risks within the broader business environment;  through well substantiated information which can be integrated into decision making and action plans
• Provide regular category and brand commercial insights & foresights, and proactively share findings and recommendations to support competitive advantage in the market (proactive vs reactive).

Translates research findings into meaningful insights, recommendations, and business implications to aid decision making and influence strategic direction (geography, category, brand)

• Provide direction and value-add to market research projects and processes
• Demonstrates best practice on all areas of research planning and implementation
• Support the enrichment of research outcomes through integration of insights from other sources (including ad hoc research studies, internal data, qualitative and quantitative studies, and syndicated research/ reports) to shape full stories of consumer driven insights.
• Manages agency relationships to ensure delivery of high quality research results
• Manages expectations about project execution; educates clients on how the research can and can’t be used; ensures the investment in research is aligned to the decision risk involved
• Support innovation agenda through sound consumer research and insightful recommendations that push and shape thinking, across all aspects including intrinsics
• Support innovation process with market estimation, forecasting, post-implementation evaluations ensuring that we are proactive in course correction
• Identification of (white-space) opportunities based on consumer insights and clearly articulates the implications and recommendations for the innovation funnel

Management of, and value extraction from, the brand health measurement program

• Ensure the Brand Health measurement is fit for purpose, aligns with Global best practice, models and frameworks, and is an active & valued input into brand and category thinking and strategy
• Ensure monitoring of the brand plan against key brand health metrics e.g brand power, and advise on course correction in terms of risk areas as well as opportunity spaces

Contributor in OpCo Business Processes - Portfolio Strategy, SP, AP, ICP rhythm

• Portfolio Strategy – managed locally or in partnership with Global Commerce (BWP)
• Annual Planning (Commercial Plan, Brand Plan, SAP…)
• Brand Strategy (Positioning, Pricing, and Markets)
• Channel Strategy – managed locally or in partnership with Global Commerce (BWC)

Participate on Vendor and CMI Budget Management

• Sustain partnership with Purchasing to develop processes for, and adherence to, vendor management and spend
• Ensure maximized ROI of research spend
• Maintain vendor management performance assessments that is based on on-going reviews and formal feedback

People

• Lead personal development and career development
• Upskill colleagues through imparting knowledge and empowering them
• Build strong relationships within team and broader business
• Cross Functional collaboration & key internal stakeholder relations are essential to ensure alignment with the broader business 

Job Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary marketing qualification; preferably business science related (degree / diploma) or equivalent experience
• Post-graduate qualification preferable
• 8 years+ market research and insights experience (pref in FMCG, alcoholic beverage industry)
• Experience working with and successfully managing agencies / strategic and global partner relationships.
• Demonstrated success in a demanding, complex business environment
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pivotables, Tableau.
• Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to distill higher level insights from a macro point of view as well as getting to the detail
• Commercially astute with proven ability to convert the outcomes of analytic models into tangible business value
• People leadership experience preferable (for future)

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

• Manage a team of Electronic technicians and Electricians
• Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.
• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.
• Maintain field hardware – loop checks / calibration, etc.
• Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.
• Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure that changes that are made are carried out according to ISO procedure.
• Ensure update information (electrical drawing, manuals, etc) regarding electronic systems.
• Coordinate (program) individual machine output to optimise overall line performance.
• Ensure proper access control to electronic system.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Ensure current backup for electronic systems on the designated server location.
• Perform all relevant administrative functions.
• Provide second line problem solving across the plant during and after hours when required.
• Improving line control systems.
• Optimising inspection equipment.
• Liaise with original equipment suppliers to provide support.
• Train / coach Electronic Technicians, Electrical Artisans, and Machine Specialists.

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

• Recognised N6 Electrical Engineering Certificate and a trade test certificate/ S4 Electrical/ Electronic National Diploma.
• Knowledge of bottling equipment, workshop and engineering practices, tools, and apparatus.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance of electronic systems
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in plc programming (Siemens)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Networks (Profibus/Net, EtherNet, Asi, Canbus etc)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Inspection and Coding
• 2 years’ experience in managing a Team.
• Knowledge of packaging/ bottling equipment
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations regarding tools.
• Knowledge in FMCG environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of all workshop/engineering tools, machines, apparatus, and materials.
• Computer literate, SAP, MS Word & MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure