Jobs at The South African Breweries (SAB)

• The Key Purpose of this role is to strengthen governance and financial oversight by building in-house financial analysis and portfolio management capacity, while supporting trustees with strategic insights that go beyond compliance reporting. Ensure adherence to Section 30C, IFRS, and fiduciary obligations, and anchor institutional capacity through a hybrid model that retains some outsources services. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

Financial reporting and financial management 

• Assess and develop the optimal financial management and financial reporting function 
• Lead financial management, reporting, and risk oversight.
• Work with external auditors, finance external partners and ensure the integrity of financial reports
• Oversee cashflow forecasting, provisioning policies, and portfolio monitoring
• Oversee annual budgets, audits, and trustee reporting

Risk management and procurement 

• Develop and strengthen the internal control and risk management environment
• Develop the most appropriate risk management framework, including maintaining the risk register 
• Develop the most optimal procurement guidelines and practices suitable for the foundation environment

Investment and portfolio management 

• Develop the most optimal capability for loan management, private equity, and blended finance instruments for the support of small businesses. 
• Manage the investment portfolio managed by an external fund manager, ensuring risk-return alignment with SABF’s mandate
• Develop the governance framework required to manage the fund through an external fund manager 
• Assess and benchmark the performance of the investment portfolio and external fund managers 
• Support due diligence and credit assessments for beneficiaries.

Systems and technology

• Lead the identification and implementation of the most appropriate financial reporting, financial management, investment management, and risk management systems
• Assess the effectiveness of implemented systems 

Leadership and stakeholder management

• Work with the external finance team to ensure reporting to the Board of Trustees on the financial affairs of the SABF
• Lead all financial aspects of the SABF and proactively engage with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks 

Key Attributes and Competencies: 

• Strong finance and investment management background, 
• Experience in high-risk lending, venture capital, or development finance.
• Understanding of philanthropic finance and blended capital models.
• Leadership skills to build internal finance team capacity
• Governance, compliance, and fiduciary acumen.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or related field 
• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage 
• 8+ years of experience in financial management, with 3-5 years in senior finance role 
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting cash flow and compliance 
• Proven exposure to fund accounting, grants and loans or investment portfolios 
• Experience in supporting board, Committees and audits 
• Strong analytical, governance capability 

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to provide specialised Artisan skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance and problem-solving activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
• This will include standby and day shift support
• Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving in giving support to the operators
• Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based team on mechanical & electrical equipment, mechanical & electrical fault finding and correct responses to failure modes
• Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• Take part, as functional expert, in Regional and Central plant​ optimisation trials​

Planned Maintenance

• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Where scheduled work cannot be completed, feed back to the maintenance controller for direction
• This may involve rescheduling the work or prioritizing outstanding work
• Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in support during planned maintenance
• Complete any administration and SAP tasks in support of planned​ maintenance
• Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

Routine Maintenance

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques
• If required, additional resources may be called in to assist
• Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the CM schedule

Running Repairs

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
• Where required, specialist assistance may be called in
• This may include internal resources such as Instrument Technicians, or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
• Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as re-wiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
• Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out
• This includes all SAP inputs
• Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicate this to the​ Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned​ Window

Problem Solving

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
• Take part, as functional expert, in FFA's on request

Housekeeping and Safety 

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate SAB policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Problem solving skills ​
• Planning skills ​
• Mental alertness, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual skills
• Subject matter expert

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised trade test Millwright /Fitter/Electrician
• Matric
• N3

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to act as the face and voice of the brand by managing and nurturing online communities through consistent, professional, and engaging two-way communication, driving brand loyalty, positive sentiment, and meaningful consumer engagement across digital platforms.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day community engagement across social media platforms, including responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and brand-appropriate manner.
• Create, schedule, and publish social media content in line with approved content calendars and brand guidelines.
• Actively monitor brand mentions, keywords, and conversations to identify engagement opportunities, risks, or emerging issues.
• Manage and execute online competitions, giveaways, and interactive community initiatives.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns by coordinating with internal teams and contributing to content and engagement execution.
• Provide live coverage and real-time engagement during events when required.
• Escalate sensitive issues, complaints, or crises appropriately while maintaining professionalism and brand tone.
• Track, collect, and report on community engagement metrics, including likes, shares, comments, and sentiment.
• Prepare basic weekly and monthly engagement reports with insights and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate engagement logs and documentation of interactions and escalations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of community management processes and best practices.

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and online communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
• Analytical thinking with the ability to track and interpret community KPIs
• Ability to perform under pressure, including during high-engagement periods or crisis situations
• Tech-savvy with a solid understanding of online marketing principles
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong organisational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced digital environment
• Strong understanding of South African and broader African cultural contexts

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Higher Certificate, Diploma, or relevant tertiary qualification or certification
• BSc Degree in Marketing or a related field (advantageous)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community management or a closely related role
• Proven experience managing online communities and social media platforms
• Experience with live event coverage
• Experience planning and executing community initiatives
• Ability to identify, track, and report on relevant community KPIs
• Computer literacy