Jobs at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analysis of sales information to generate local insights Support District Manager with Business Planning requirements with weekly insights and analysis across support teams
• Support sales manager with quarterly sales plans localized deep dive and trend analysis
• Weekly opportunity or issue identification for the sales team
• Analyse standard reporting packs and provide recommendations to sales managers and to the district manager
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on performance down to sales rep level (volume, pricing, retention, BEES, trade Schemes, availability, calling, promotions & scorecards)
• Maintains the integrity an accuracy of sales Master data
• Assisting sales managers and district manager with customer free beer credits
• Purchase order creation and other PTP queries for sales manager and district manager

Minimum Requirements:

• B Com/or Related Business Degree
• Experience 1-2 years sales experience would be advantageous

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety

• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that legislative requirements are met in line with the Section 16.2 appointee requirements
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.
• Quarterly Safety reviews are conducted with the RLM and RSD to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
• Completes an annual risk review of internal and external processes, identifying relevant mitigation plans and implementing them​

Quality

• Ensures that logistics teams adhere to Quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per ABInbev Quality guidelines

DPO

• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO guidelines (OWD's, SCL, MCL, Mandatory meetings)
• Conducts the Daily Logistics Meeting as per the specified TOR's listed in the DPO framework
• Tracks KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference. Ensures that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out-of-range KPI's in line with DPO Methodology
• Ensures that Processes are standardized via SOP's and work standards are monitored and improved upon using Operational Work Diagnostics
• 5S routines and improvement exercises are conducted on a weekly and monthly basis to uphold standards in Trucks and Work Areas
• Annual Business Descriptions are developed per functional area, taking into account SWOT Analysis and key business imperatives
• Lead DPO Implementation at the Brewery

Continuous Improvement

• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best-in-class standards through effective benchmarking
• Engages with HRBP and ensures that the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) document is maintained in line with ongoing operational requirements for staff development
• Ensures that TNA weekly and Monthly training schedules are adhered too
• Drives a problem-solving culture through the use of DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's, GAPA, PDCA) from frontline to senior management
• Vehicle contingency plans exist for the replacement of contracted vehicles and drivers
• Delivery fleet size and mix calculated to ensure optimum cost and customer service effectiveness and delivery within the Distribution area
• Obsolescence Risks taken up with commercial for action plans
• Manage Full Beer Returns Process
• Plan and Manage Trade Visits and Drive Compliance
• Develop Peak sizing and Planning for all critical periods.
• Manage Customer and Driver master data
• Conduct bi-annual Customer service evaluation and analyses customer feedback with actions
• Management of SLAs (Planning, Commercial, Dedicated Carrier/3PL Teams etc)

IR

• Maintains a healthy IR climate by conducting documented monthly engagements with Union representatives
• Ensure that the frontline are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement
• Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process
• Maintains a healthy IR climate with Partners (Owner Drivers, Temp Labour, Outsourced Services) through documented SLA Meetings
• Communication channels are open to relevant stakeholders via Monthly All Employee meetings

Governance

• Ensures that internal compliance controls are adhered to in terms of Vendor payments, SOX and CSA controls
• Ensures that management teams are trained on the Code of Business Conduct and strict adherence is in place
• Effective use of the Compliance Channel is maintained
• Delivery fleet and drivers consistently comply with the statutory requirements

Service Level

• Engages with Sales to ensure RTI's are maintained to minimize packaging downtime

Budgets

• Drives a strict adherence to flexed budgets with the Delivery teams.
• Ensures that Management teams conduct sizing on a weekly and monthly basis in line with the Sales plan. Sizing risks are identified and relevant actions taken to mitigate
• Accounts for over/underspends on a weekly and monthly basis dependent on the GL Frequency
• Manage Budget Process and Develop Budget

Develop People

• Create an operational environment that that inspires positive organizational effectiveness through the development of team members within Dream People Culture and the Leadership Capability Model
• Recruits diverse talent
• Develops people through knowledge sharing and insights
• Provides timely and constructive feedback while effectively coaching for performance
• Manage Own and Team Development and Performance
• Manage Dedicated Carriers and 3PL Contractors and Drive performance improvement
• Set, Cascade Team & Individual goals

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year Degree in Logistics or any other related field
• Minimum 4 years' experience including Management, Logistics, Distribution/Warehousing and Finance
• Familiar with local market environments
• Knowledge of all relevant legislative requirements
• Knowledge of customer service principles

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Define and implement the Africa Zone Payroll strategy aligned to Global People Services and Finance frameworks
• Act as the accountable executive for payroll governance, risk, controls and compliance across 12 countries
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, corporate governance policies, SABOX, and audit requirements
• Drive standardization of payroll processes across markets while accommodating local legislative nuances
• Serve as payroll escalation point for senior leadership and regional stakeholders

Payroll Operations Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of end-to-end payroll execution including salaries, incentives, bonuses, benefits and statutory payments
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll sign-off across all markets
• Approve payroll calendars and ensure delivery against SLA commitments
• Oversee year-end processes including tax reconciliations and statutory submissions
• Ensure accuracy of recharge mechanisms between Zone and countries

Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with all country-specific payroll, tax, and employment legislation (e.g. PAYE, social security, pension, benefits regulations across Africa)
• Oversee statutory reporting and filings across all jurisdictions
• Lead resolution of regulatory escalations with revenue authorities and statutory bodies (e.g. SARS and equivalents across Africa)
• Accountable for payroll audit readiness and remediation of findings (internal & external)

Financial Control & Risk Management

• Oversight of payroll-related General Ledger postings and reconciliations
• Ensure integrity of payroll financial reporting and month-end close processes
• Sign off on monthly payroll packs, bonus calculations and payroll-related financial reporting
• Drive risk mitigation and control enhancements across payroll processes
• Ensure strong reconciliation discipline and root cause analysis for discrepancies

Systems, Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Own payroll systems strategy (e.g. SAP HR, Payspace or equivalent)
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives including automation, digitization and harmonization across markets
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and cost optimization
• Manage system upgrades, statutory configuration changes and vendor performance
• Enhance reporting capabilities and payroll analytics across the Zone

Employee Experience & Stakeholder Management

• Champion a customer-centric payroll service model
• Drive improvements in payroll service delivery and query resolution
• Engage regularly with Zone and Country People Directors, Finance leaders and external vendors
• Provide monthly payroll statistics and insights to senior leadership
• Ensure payroll supports broader People Services transformation initiatives

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and develop a multi-country payroll team (Direct: 6 | Indirect: 14+)
• Set clear performance objectives, KPIs and service standards
• Build capability and succession within the payroll function
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance and continuous improvement
• Maintain and evolve SOPs and governance documentation

Profile & Experience

Education

• BCom Finance, Accounting or related degree (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Payroll/Tax (advantageous)

Experience

• 8–12+ years progressive payroll experience, including multi-country payroll management
• Proven experience leading payroll operations across multiple African markets
• Minimum 5+ years senior leadership / people management experience
• Strong exposure to payroll governance, audits and statutory compliance
• Experience operating at executive stakeholder level

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll inputs, ensuring strict compliance with established payroll governance frameworks.
• Delegate payroll input capture tasks to payroll administrators, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and deadlines.
• Monitor, verify, and distribute all payroll inputs to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
• Review and authorize daily and monthly payroll inputs to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Ensure the completion of MICS (Management Information and Control Systems) checks in line with organizational standards and policies.
• Prepare and approve monthly audit and variance reports, maintaining thorough documentation for transparency.
• Compile separation lists and facilitate their approval process in a timely manner.
• Regularly generate and review payroll reports to reinforce internal controls and fulfill compliance obligations.
• Review and approve the integrity of dummy payroll runs, confirming completeness and accuracy prior to finalization.
• Ensure payroll administrators consistently meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across all payroll-related tasks.
• Monitor payroll administrator accuracy, maintaining records and delivering feedback to team leads.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries promptly to uphold payroll accuracy and satisfaction.
• Enforce adherence to payroll processes and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure operational efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes for opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to team members, supporting their professional development and career progression.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Manage overall team performance, addressing any issues and providing actionable feedback to maintain standards.
• Champion the company’s culture by promoting alignment with core values and organizational mission.
• Collaborate with auditors to provide required documentation and support during audit activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum BCom or Finance related degree with 5-8  years payroll experience​
• Supervisory/People Management experience essential​
• Experience on SAP payroll system is essential​
• Payspace payroll system experience advantageous​
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legal aspects e.g.  PAYE (SA and/or Rest of Africa)​
• Good Excel & MS Office​
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures,  regulations and governance essential​
• Excellent numeric skills essential​