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Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Packaged Volumes:

• Ensure that hl. packed by brand/pack are in accordance with plan
• Supply full beer to warehouse and agree on stock numbers
• Maintain/increase number of hl packed per day in accordance with plan and laid down factory efficiency standards

Packaged Product Quality:

• Ensure that the packaging process is controlled such that all quality standards are maintained
• Implement correct action to prevent substandard product and reinforce continuous improvement

Productivity:

• Achieve and improve all targets i.e. hl per man hour; % GLY and hl / factory hour targets; % LEF and hl / machine hour targets
• Control fixed costs, beer loss and container loss
• Prepare and implement plans that produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance and subordinate deployment
• Motivate and manage human resource, including performance appraisals, discipline, administration, training, IR climate, absenteeism etc.
• Comply with laid down safety standards and statutory requirements
• Ensure packaging line is clean / tidy at all times.
• Report on efficiencies, downtime, and other production related issues
• Recruit, select and appoint staff
• Outplacement of staff
• Team and individual goals set and monitored

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Engineering or B-Tech Mechanical / Electrical
• Packaging Traineeship (in-house)
• Packaging experience (high speed plant and equipment)
• Ability to work shifts
• Good understanding OHS and NOSA requirements
• Should have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of intercompany chargeback requests
• Prepare and execute intercompany billings, payments, netting, cash application, accrual entries, adjustments and correction entries as needed
• Review intercompany charges for completeness and integrity to the process
• Prepare quality intercompany reconciliations, account analysis and provide detailed transactions to non-finance teams
• Prepare and upload intercompany related journals as required by the business, including accruals, recharges and creating invoices
• Managing the health of all intercompany balance sheet accounts in terms of risk, ageing, validity of transactions within the account and clear reconciling items
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items with the aim to clear mismatches and aged items on Cognos in line with the Global policy
• Present and implement corrective action and preventative action for recurring process related issues.
• Assist the team to meet weekly and monthly targets and all relevant SLA’s and KPI's
• Participate in monthly closing for entities including balance sheet, income statement and other financial information for internal and external reporting purposes
• Prepare the Intercompany Trial balance for Cognos reporting.
• Investigate and resolve month end reconciling intercompany differences Cognos
• Provides customer support and responds to requests and accounting-related inquiries for intercompany processes
• Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required to internal and external audit
• Ensuring adherence and proper documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements including MICS and SOX Controls and SLAs
• Present to the Team Lead key challenges, insights and workarounds. Trouble shoot issues and share improvement ideas with Team Lead
• Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of process area, as the Subject Matter Expert for the process
• Identify automation opportunities to improve the way we operate and work closely with technology to leverage system functionalities to improve the process.
• Maintenance of role training documentation. Assisting in knowledge transfer to new employees within the role
• Perform Ad hoc projects and requests as assigned and identify process improvement, automation and efficiency opportunities to improve the way we operate.
• Understanding of Exchange Control Legislation and Company Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bcom Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 -5 years prior related position experience in financial accounting required
• Competency in Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), with particularly strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Financial Systems, Syspro, SAP, S/4HANA and COGNOS system.
• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Procurement to Pay processes and query resolution

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Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Partner with Leadership team to develop and implement the People Strategy
• Support the teams to manage as well as support delivering on business priorities
• Ensure that the HR service delivered in the Region drives business results and supports the business strategy
• Build capability and credibility for the People function through robust development and coaching
• Embed the People Cycle
• Lead the annual target setting processes, ensuring an aligned collective effort focused on strategic priorities
• Manage individual reward matters, with support from COEs and in line with policies
• Co-ordinate OPR process / Talent Management process
• Manage the talent processes to support the current and future development and deployment needs
• Support the recruitment process, including ensuring effective onboarding
• Consolidate and analyze talent data and work with line leaders to ensure that this data is used to inform talent planning
• Ensure that all relevant legislative diversity requirements are met and support is provided to line managers around the diversity agenda
• Support IR policies and practices are understood and employed by all
• Manage the resolution of employee relations issues in the region
• Work with the line leadership to assess learning needs required to deliver the business strategy and work with L&D COEs to develop and holistic L&D plan to address gaps
• Link L&D to Talent Development
• Develop the people reporting dashboard aligned to business needs
• Diagnose business performance problems and collaborate with specialist teams to create effective and integrated solutions for teams & individuals
• Monitor organization performance & provide data for the people/organization scorecard
• Review feedback from Employee Engagement surveys as well as other people data [e.g. exit interviews, KPI scorecards) to understand issues associated with engagement
• Develop and implement appropriate plans to focus on building engagement

Profile

Education:

• A relevant HR or business-related degree and post graduate qualification

Experience:

• Strong coaching and communication skills
• Stakeholder/relationship management and analysis & diagnostic investigation
• Knowledge of local labour legislation and experience in labour relations is required
• Demonstrated experience in managing the HR processes related to the end-to-end employee life cycle
• Track record of building excellent relationships and credibility with senior business leaders based on solid commercial understanding and an ability to identify customer needs and go beyond just delivering defined HR solutions
• A track record of building HR capability, shaping culture and leadership behaviours
• Proven experience in solving strategic business problems with pragmatic solutions
• Credibility, presence and resilience
• Experience in FMCG is preferred

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Excellent at owning, managing and driving change – a change agent within Control, Automation, Inspection, Coding and cross functionally.
• Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding
• Lead the execution of packaging value engineering and sustainability projects Drive effective Loop closure to prevent reoccurring downtime in packaging hall
• Utilize the link between OWs and AWS to drive performance through VPO tools
• Develop SWIs, SOPs and schedules reviewed and train Front Line Team
• Work closely with excellent packaging technical team to develop and implement new technologies
• Effectively drive MEO planning by utilizing short, medium and long term action plans through focused L&W
• Collaborate with both Electrical, Control & Automation teams to identify, define, develop Integration & Automation solutions for packaging
• Drive projects to meet quality expectations and business objectives 
• Manage multiple objectives and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Research and develop solutions for complex automation challenges in the packaging environment through ZTE support
• Assist with front-line support of production systems (including outside of normal working hours)
• Equipment restored to an "as new" condition, in which initial deterioration is eliminated or controlled
• Actively participate in problem solving (5 Why reviews, Abnormality Reports and PDCA/ITF's) to provide deep technical knowledge to ensure correct root cause identification and that suitable preventive measures are identified and implemented
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
• Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• Collaboration with ZTE's, Vendor's and Reverse Engineering Specialist to deliver KPI’s

Minimum Requirements:

• N6 National Diploma with Trade Test
• National Diploma from Technician – Electrical, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Experience in Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Good knowledge in Networks: Asi-Interface, Profibus, Profinet, Device Net and Ethernet.
• Drive knowledge in Danfoss, SEW and Simotion
• Packaging experience highly advantageous
• Physically fit (Physically demanding environment)
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
• Specialized knowledge of the packaging process
• In depth knowledge of field networks and HMI

Desirable Education

• B-tech or BSc in Electrical or Equivalent

Experience

• Over 5 years’ experience in an FMCG Environment
• A motivated individual with high levels of resilience and the ability to operate in a high pressure
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Ensure that Brewery quality and safety targets are met
• Ensure overall reliability of production Process optimisation and asset management and plant availability
• Adherence to AB InBev and global packaging quality standards
• Ensure Packaging strategy implementation and support
• Ensure line audits are complete by machine as per Zone Technical Experts guidelines
• Ensure training need analyses are conducted and training plans developed for team members Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure cross skilling occurs within the packaging shift team
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Packaging Levels 1,2,3
• Analyses plant performance data to identify opportunities for performance improvement and waste reduction
• Analyses plant failure modes and investigate causes for repeat failures to correct root causes

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)
• Belt training
• Packaging Technical / Management / Global Management Trainee
• At least 3-5 years factory production experience and a management level
• Proven people management

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Effective communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Self-managed and assertiveness
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
• Creative and broad-minded thinker
• Dynamic Personality
• Must be a change agent (influential power)
• Ability to deliver results through influencing multilevel individuals and teams 
• Self-starter and energetic
• Willingness to challenge the “status quo”
• Owner Mind-set
• Positive safety mind-set
• Good attention to details and speed of execution
• Excitement to function in a dynamic and fast changing environment
• Problem Solver
• Computer Skills (Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel)
• Conflict management skills
• Passion for Safety and Environment

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety/Environment Management or equivalent BTech qualification

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Key roles and responsibilities:

•  Analysis of sales information to generate local insights Support District Manager with Business Planning requirements Support District Manager with weekly insights and analysis across Sales teams.​
• Support Sales Managers with quarterly Sales Plans, localised deep dive and trend analysis​
• Weekly opportunity or issue identification for the sales teams​
• Analyse standard reporting packs and provide recommendations to Sales managers and to the District Manager​
• Daily, weekly & monthly reporting on performance down to sales rep level (Volume, Pricing, Retention, BEES, Trade Schemes, Availability, Calling, Promotions & Scorecards)​
• Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Sales Masterdata​
• Assisting Sales Managers and District Manager with Customer Free Beer Credits (FBC’s)​
• Purchase order creation and other PTP queries for Sales Managers 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

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets
• Closely monitor actions of the competition

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 year degree qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent administration skills

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Insure compliance to 5's Standard within and around Warehouse Operation and show results evolution
• Cascade all Global policies and insure compliance to them
• Implement and design the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, kPI Indicators and ensure compliance with all warehouse staff and show results evolution
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines by using tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA,SCL OWD)
• Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance
• Develop and maintain MCRS/MCL routines and track adherence there off
• Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI’s
• Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, standardize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual targets
• Insure adherence to best practice generation process and execute approved projects and show result evolution
• Make use of GOP's linked to warehouse KPI's and insure 75% score is achieved
• Utilize GAPA and PDCA for chronic abnormality's and execute actions derived from analysis

Inventory

• Insure daily compliance of inventory counts
• Insure compliance to inventory policy and use management tools to close gaps
• Insure compliance to Quality Policy and use management tools to close gaps
• Manage the process on how to destroy and write off obsolete product in compliance with legal/environmental requirements
• Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory accuracy KPI
• Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem solving tools and management of stock age KPI’s
• Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results
• Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results

Layout Implementation

• Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone
• Track and manage warehouse management tools to ensure ABC compliance
• Trough MCL routine track compliance to all safety related processes within the warehouse
• Track and trend ABC compliance to realize warehouse efficiencies , Time and Motion studies and show Results evolution

Improve Quality Standards

• Manage, track and trend warehouse cleanliness, pest control schedule adherence, cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, daily temperature control and product exposure
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP
• Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product
• Execute Action Plan to address the Stock Age Index KPI
• Track and trend %HL near to be blocked as a PI
• Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non-conforming inventory
• Track, trend and manage sorting processes to reduce MBFU% and to improve sorting productivity by utilizing management tools
• Track and trend broken cases by operator, picker and sorter to develop action plan to improve total breakage costs
• Create a quality induction programme and ensure 100% compliance on training to warehouse staff
• Track, trend and manage the distribution returns policy to ensure alignment with the quality policy
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity

Picking Standards

• Insure adherence to the standardised picking process and ensure compliance through management routines that ensure a safe and productive process.
• Insure Picking area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions
• Create and monitor picking KPI's/Pi's Cas/Per man Hour , Replenishment adherence.

Sorting Standards

• Sorting Guideline adherence & targets met - Sorting resources planned, trained & quality bottle sorting performed. Random bottle sorting inspection performed daily, gaps
• Identified & action plans implemented
• Ensure sorting area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions
• Create and monitor sorting KPI's/Pi's CA's/Per man Hour ,show positive brewery MBFU evolution

Productivity & Capacity Managed

• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI
• Design and maintain sizing simulator to address optimal labour and equipment resourcing
• Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool
• Develop and Manage the Warehouse Capacity Utilization model to improve Warehouse efficiency
• Implement and manage waste plan and recycling operation by type of material: paper/carton, plastic by type: PET, PS, PP etc., metal – aluminum, iron, etc., glass, food remains, other types, unrecyclable
• Manage TCT and there are actions plans visible to improve it and it is also measured in Loading/Unloading and Replenishment

Safe Warehouse Practices

• Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 year relevant diploma/degree
• 3+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience advantageous
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient • Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution.
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector.
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets.
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Minimum requirements:

• 3-year degree qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent administration skills