Vacant Jobs at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

• To maintain all equipment to optimize availability of equipment and give assistance with the co- ordination of line activities to meet the production plan.

You will be required to do the following:

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site as per required standard.
• Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules.
• Improving OEE (overall equipment efficiency) on all production lines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime.
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
• Compliance to OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department.
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
• Perform stand-in duties.
• Leading and supervising people.
• Participate in Mini business activities and practices.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate - Millwright preferably
• Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous.
• Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice.
• More than 5 years relevant practical experience
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail.
• Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods.
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour - towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

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

Operations:

• Efficient operation of the packaging equipment to achieve packaging targets.
• Check equipment availability in preparation for production start up
• Start up, operate, and shut down the equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and perform changeovers in accordance with the packaging production plan.
• Clean workstation and equipment according to standard operating procedures and schedules.
• CIP of bottling line and production equipment when needed
• Participate in DCS1 meetings.
• Participate in problem solving and opportunity identification within the production environment
• Give feedback on equipment performance.
• Operation of RO plant to produce RO water within specification
• Responsible for the blending of premium brandies
• Assist production team in loading / off-loading of trucks
• Assist production team in maturation tasks
• Safe and efficient handling of chemicals
• Completion of all process control sheets and other production documentation
• Participate in bulk, dry goods and finished goods stock take
• Actively participate in TPM activities

Maintenance:

• [DJ1] [MB2] [DJ3] Report and record faults and deviations on machines to Production Controller

Safety, Health and Environment:

• Compliance to the SHE standards and requirements to ensure safe operation of the
• production processes for maturation, blending and bottling
• Report unsafe conditions and accidents to the SHE representative and supervisor
• Follow safe work procedures, including the use of correct PPE.
• Segregate and dispose of waste as per the waste handling program requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings and committees.
• Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued    education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures, and processes to drive zero accident mentality.

Compliance:

• Compliance with the quality standards and requirements to ensure the packaging of a quality beverage.
• Carry out quality checks on all the production processes
• Monitor packaging equipment control parameters.
• Support all quality initiatives.
• Capture data and keep records for reference and auditing.
• Must follow and maintain requirements and procedures as laid down in the Quality Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000 and SANS1841)

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Grade 12 qualification
• Must have completed BMO and / or another skills program.
• Working experience within a production/bottling environment
• Proven written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must display attention to detail.
• Ability to solve basic production problems.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to organize a wide variety of tasks under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours when required. 
• Have own, or access to, reliable transport to and from work. 
• Be customer focused.
• Must be reliable in terms of attendance and punctuality

Closing Date: 18/11/2025

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Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to): 

• Align goals and objectives with site quality 
• Manage Micro lab 
• Manage equipment reliability 
• Manage and optimise current lab systems 
• Conduct site training as required and relevant 
• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications 
• Ensure integrity of results 
• Analyse data of identify quality risks 
• Analyse data to identify food safety risks 
• Compliance to Micro methods and standards 
• Ensure hygiene support and compliance 
• Lead hygiene problem solving and improvement initiatives as applicable 
• Effectively manage high performance culture of self 
• Always ensure sound approaches to health and safety 
• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and sustainable development 

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• A recognized and relevant Degree / Diploma in Microbiology, Food Technology or Biotechnology  
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory and Micro laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be considered advantageous). 
• Must have extensive Microbiological knowledge 
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Must be computer literate i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc 
• Attention to detail with the ability to work accurately. 
• Excellent report writing and written communication skills. 
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability work well within a team. 
• Must be able to think innovatively. 
• Must have advanced problem-solving ability 
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and extended hours when necessary. 
• Must have reliable transport to and from work. 
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position. 

Closing Date: 07/11/2025