Jobs at The Heineken Company

Position Description: 

• This exciting career opportunity is suited to a highly motivated, hardworking, committed individual who is reliable, punctual and determined to succeed.

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

• Undergoing training in the trade of the Millwright apprenticeship and to qualify as an Artisan. 
• Participating in the apprenticeship training programme. 
• Delivery quality work always; and 
• Performing allocated duties.  

The successful candidate must preferably have the following skills and qualifications: 

 Skills Requirements 

• Good technical problem-solving skills. 
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Attention to detail (meticulous and accurate); and 
• Sound knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. 

Educational Requirements 

• Matric with Maths and Science  
• N2 or Diploma in Engineering studies with relevant Electrical and Mechanical trade theory. (please attached certified copy) 

Additional requirements: 

• Own reliable transport. 
• Work shifts as and when required. 
• Willingness to be utilised at different Heineken Beverages plants or facilities. 

Closing Date: 28/11/2025

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

• Effective Supplier Relationship Management to ensure Purchase Orders are delivered On-Time-In-Full (OTIF)
• Ensure accurate Vendor Records, material Master Data and Pricing
• Create and or convert dependant Purchase Requisitions in SAP
• Create Purchase Orders on SAP and effectively Communicate PO’s to Suppliers.
• Confirm Delivery Dates and manage Delivery Status.
• Assist with population of the Missing Parts report.
• Run daily Procurement Routines and effectively and timeously manage Exception Messages.
• Effectively managed material EOQ’s & MOQ’s.
• Assist with the effective management of material Price Variances.
• Analyse & take corrective action on Abnormal Purchase Requisitions (automated/manual).
• Reduce Working Capital through optimized procurement practices.
• Manage procurement routines for (NPD) & (PUG) post site handover.
• Assist with site - Procurement Risk Management Routines and Control.
• Perform the relevant Administration, Verification and Reporting functions
• Actively participating in Planning Mini-Business and actively drives Continuous Improvement Initiatives

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Tertiary qualification / NQF 6 (Focussing on Supply Chain Management and or Purchasing
• 1-3 Years working experience in a procurement & buying environment
• Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) on an ERP suite (working knowledge of MRP on    SAP MM),
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in procurement & buying environment
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work extended hours if and when required.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.

Closing Date: 28/11/2025

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Purpose of the job

• Be a first class business partner for the Support Functions by providing reliable, relevant and timely information to drive fact based decision making and revenue & cost management.
• Be the guardian of HEINEKEN assets and reputation through improved financial controls, managed financial risks and clear & transparent information on business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Be a co-pilot to Support Functions in decision making through solicited and unsolicited advice based on financial analysis and in-depth knowledge of business operations.
• Support the overall governance cycle (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates) by working closely with the other controllers/analysts.
• Prepare and deliver streamlined & timely reports on quantitative and qualitative Functions/OpCo performance, including commentaries and KPIs, graphs, internal/external insights and/or benchmarks.
• Support preparation of Support Functions fund applications and cross-functional fund applications having a major impact on the OpCo strategic ambition realization. Execute post audits where relevant.
• Monitor actual cost development of OpCo as a whole and Support Functions specifically, provide early warnings on deviations, advise on corrective actions; analyse and explain OpCo working capital developments.
• 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.
• Identify gaps in Support Functions processes, design, propose and implement solutions/controls to strengthen control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 26/11/2025

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Purpose of the Position

• The purpose is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and have a prerequisite to have practical work experience in order to obtain their qualification.
• The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a 12-month contract commencing 01 March 2026 and terminating 31 February 2027.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to the following:

• Quality Assurance (Intrinsic & extrinsic quality control; Quality Management Systems; etc.)
• Research
• Production

To qualify for selection and participation in this program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Final year of obtaining Analytical Chemistry / Food Technology or B Sc Biotechnology degree/diploma
• Candidates in need of in-service or practical workplace experience  
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• South African citizen
• Must reside in or be able to relocate to Worcester.

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Motivational letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Certified academic record
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate.
• Certified copy of identity document.
• A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification.
• A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution (Logbook)

Closing Date: 28/11/2025