Active Job Vacancies at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to of this role is to provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing checks and analysis on various process and packaged product samples to enable production to produce beer that conforms to SAB Pty (Ltd) quality standards and Physical Chemical specifications.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting Quality KPIs
• Prevent quality non compliances
• Promote quality awareness
• Contribute to quality performance at the site
• Promotion of a quality culture
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
• Maintain and calibrate equipment
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Prepare samples
• Conduct analyses
• Execute VPO activities in accordance with the VPO work practices
• Execution of activities to ensure compliance to food safety and quality management systems

Process Control

• Sampling is carried out as per manualised methods
• Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual
• Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualised method
• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method
• Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices
• Accurate results generated at specified times
• Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals
• Non-conformance identified
• Out of control procedure adhered to
• VPO compliance

Lab Equipment

• Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods
• Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to
• Calibration records available and update

Safety and Healthy Work Environment

• Adherence to PPE policy
• Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned
• Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
• Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures
• Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
• Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure
• Housekeeping schedules are adhered to

Specialist Analysis

• Carry out specialised and highly specialised quality analyses where required
• Record the results of analyses conducted on appropriate information systems and communicate results accordingly
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously
• Assist the plant in the execution of quality analysis, where required
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible

Quality Auditing

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
• Review quality analysis procedures of production teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of production teams and communicating results
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Zone/Global guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required
• Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory

Problem Solving

• Support the production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques
• Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques as required

Training

• Support the training of the production teams
• Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques

Continuous Improvement

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required

Profile:

• Min: National Diploma Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology; BTech Chemistry desirable
• 2-3 years in Laboratory, Understanding of process control within the malting process environment
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of VPO Skills
• Analytical ability
• Precision and accuracy, attention to detail
• Communicate effectively in the workplace
• Contribute to self and team development

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Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to manage shift to efficiently execute both T1 & T2 load plans to satisfy internal and external Customer service levels.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Physically perform and lead the morning inventory count process
• 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
• Create and manage warehouse management tools to ensure FEFO.
• Track and trend Inventory Accuracy
• Ensure movement of materials reflects in the SAP system at all times
• 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 Improve Quality Standards
• Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control and 5. product exposure
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP
• Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product
• Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non conforming inventory
• Product quality induction programme conducted
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity
• Adhere to a standardized picking process and ensure compliance through management routines to ensure a safe and productive process
• Track, trend and manage picking accuracy and productivity through management tools Productivity & Capacity Managed
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI
• Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool Warehouse Management
• Implement, track, trend and improve 5S results
• Support the design of the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, Indicators and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines and tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA)
• Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance
• Develop and maintain SCL routines and track adherence thereof
• 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, calendarize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual target Safe Warehouse Practices
• Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks
• Track and measure the PI of the loading/unloading bay allocation tool with action plans to improve productivity
• Track, trend and manage related KPI's/PI's e.g. TCT, baytime utilization, Hl/man Hour

Profile:

• 3 year relevant diploma/degree
• 2+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Superior planning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Excellent coaching capability

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Job Purpose

QA trainee programme is a structured 18-24 month programme which is designed to address the acquisition of QA skills and experience for the trainee as well as familiarise them with the SAB philosophies.​ The rigour of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

We are looking for a QA trainee with the best technical smarts to learn and contribute in a high performing professional manufacturing environment.​ The candidate will be required to assess and make informed decisions regarding governance systems, as well as review system designs ensuring sustainability and mitigating product and package risks.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Principles of quality assurance
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of quality control and related governance systems​
• Understanding and application of quality assurance expertise & how this fits in broader value chain context​
• Apply quality assurance practices within a specific functional area
• Apply theoretical, problem-solving and lateral thinking in the design of new processes and systems​
• Communicate practices and solutions to the rest of the team​
• Participate in QA team structures
• Diagnose systemic and situational problems​
• Interface with other brewery disciplines to meet functional and/or project management objectives
• Positive thinking orientation
• Problem solving orientation

Profile:

• B. Tech / BSc in relevant field of study
• 2 years quality control related experience in an FMCG would be advantageous​ Key competencies and attributes
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Excellent self-management practices
• Proactive, energetic and committed
• Flexible, adaptable and pragmatic
• Action-oriented, proactive, self-sufficient, conscientious, motivated, tenacious, resilient
• High tolerance for stress and managing the operational realities of the business​
• Must be willing to relocate to any brewery within the zone post the conclusion of the traineeship

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Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the receiving, issuing, counting and storage of all Raw Materials & M&P Sundries, whilst managing and optimising resources (equipment and people).

Key roles and responsibilities:

Raw Material Quality Management​

• Raw material quality standards are adhered to as per VPO requirements​
• Raw material sampling and batch recording to ensure traceability of all raw materials
• Raw material Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock​
• Ensure stock stored correctly and compliance to the freshness and rotation policy (FEFO) as per VPO standards​

Raw Materials Leadership

• Lead through VPO and support all VPO Pillar requirements.
• Ensure sufficient human resources availability according to raw material delivery plan.
• Ensure all VPO procedures and systems are adhered to.
• Ensure internal customers are supplied with their raw material requirements in terms of supporting the daily packaging plan.
• Efficient handling and storage of stock, stock rotation according to FEFO, utilization of storage facilities.
• Ensure and promote a safe and healthy work environment and ensure effective housekeeping / 5S.
• Highlight deviations to Service level Agreements with suppliers and internal customers.
• Maintain plant and equipment (scales, forklifts, hoists, harnesses, etc.).
• GRIR / VIM Query Management.
• Manage and track KPI’s, PI’s.
• Ensure Lines balanced every maintenance and EOB
• Ensure ATCT targets are met
• Ensure SPP regarding defect material are reported by lines to quality department
• Ensure all GRN’s are done correctly timeously

Raw Materials Inventory Management:

• Independent inventory counts conducted on all raw material Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory.
• Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to DPR/RMSM/PPM with commentary & action plans.​
• All physical movements of raw material stock transacted in SAP accurately, ​and records kept of all stock batches for traceability.
• Management of MES stock receipts updated real time.
• Adherence to storage and stacking policies and procedures.
• ICE stock count pack compliance.
• Daily walkabouts are adhered

Profile:

• Ideally National Diploma in Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant studies ​
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment​
• Knowledge of Stock Control Processes ​
• Knowledge of Brewery processes beneficial
• FLT license an advantage
• MS Office & SAP proficiency
• Attention to detail​
• Problem solving ability

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Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Specialist Analysis

• Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan. Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems.
• Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving.
• Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants.
• Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment

Quality Auditing

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits.

Training

• Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices.
• Take part in the development of training material.
• Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role.

Continuous Improvement

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.
• Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards.
• Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary.
• Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met

Profile:

• BSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or equivalent
• 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
• Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
• Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
• Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance

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Job Purpose

The Technical Ttrainee programme is a structured 18 month programme which is designed to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the company culture and principles. The rigor of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and operation of Utilities equipment across the Brewery
• Participation in projects in Utilities aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
• Apply VPO principles
• Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
• Participation in Utilities team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Utilities
• Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business

Profile:

• Minimum BSc or B-Tech Qualification -Mechanical/Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering​
• 2 years Utilities Experience advantageous

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Job Description

• The Key Purpose of this role is to manage the Monthly Process (reporting/analysis/review/LE) and the annual plan/ budget of the breweries.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the monthly completion of SCFD, standard reporting, review of the P&L and accountability for ensuring that results are not materially misstated for each Brewery in the zone
• Accurate, complete and timely reporting for each brewery
• End to end accountability for the calculation of BOMs for each Brewery in the zone & uploading BOMs into the relevant system
• Correct BOMs for the breweries
• Completion of reconciliations between systems
• Completion of monthly analysis files
• Completion of weekly KPI’s reporting
• Calculate stock revaluations
• Calculate fixed cost charge to stock
• Creation of PCE’s for new products
• Completion of standard usage variance trackers
• Accurate and complete financial data for the brewery and timely reporting
• Population of standard T&M presentation decks for each plant as well as for the zone reporting to global
• Accurate, complete and timely reporting for each brewery and the zone

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of general accounting and consolidation practices
• Project management, problem assessment and solving skills
• Working in an ERP environment
• Knowledge of general accounting and consolidation practices
• Project management, problem assessment and solving skills
• Working in an ERP environment
• Working in a process-oriented organization

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year university degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or similar
• 2+ years' experience in finance in a manufacturing environment

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Job Description

The Key purpose of this role is to be responsible for managing and analyzing master data related to inventory deployment. To ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across various systems and databases, which is crucial for efficient inventory management and deployment.

The Incumbent will work closely with other departments, such as WSNP, SNP, T1, InEx, and Tech, to ensure that the right products are in the right place at the right time, based on accurate and up-to-date data. They also play a critical role in improving data quality, contributing to more reliable forecasts and strategic decisions.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Master Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of master data related to inventory deployment across multiple systems
• Warehouse Capacity Analysis: Analyse warehouse capacity, utilizing trends and forecasts to determine necessary changes to distribution strategies.
• iPlanner Data Management: Maintain and analyze Preferred Root Matrix (PRM) data within the iPlanner system, ensuring distribution channels are up-to-date and all necessary changes are implemented timeously
• Spotlight: Input Masterdata & rules, ensure suggestions are in accordance with Business need, and engage with solutions to better system outputs. Analyse and report on system adoptions across the IDP team
• Production and Inventory Policy Balancing: Balance increases and decreases in production with changes in inventory policy throughout the grids to ensure production continuity and optimal stock levels.
• Data Quality Assurance: Regularly review and clean data to maintain high standards of data quality across all systems.
• Reporting and Analytics: Perform data analysis and compile reports to ensure visibility across the IDP area and to support the decision-making processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure data alignment and effective inventory management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data management and inventory deployment efficiency.
• IDP Planning: Inventory Deployment Planning when required
• Service Level: Monitor and report on Service Level. SL Load suggestion and prioritisation. Scrutinize daily Load Plan to ensure closure of OOS.
• T1 iPlanner master data: Ensuring that all T1 I planner inputs are managed daily and is accurate.
• Demand inputs: Review demand by SKU and site to ensure accurate deployment in I Planner

Profile:

• Relevant Bachelors degree in Planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• 3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCG
• Deep Knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes, specifically inventory management
• Understanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principles
• Improvement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodology
• Demonstrable problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work under continuous pressure for extended periods
• Clear and strong communication skills
• High levels of integrity and honesty
• Innovative thinker
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative and drive
• Critical decision making ability 
• Customer centric

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Job purpose

The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) within the logistics supply chain, ensuring standards are met and in compliance to all inventory governance processes & controls. To also ensure that all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected on SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.

Key roles and responsibilities 

FG Quality Management

• FG Inventory quality fundamental standards are adhered to as per DPO & VPO requirements
• FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards
• Inventory count are recorded accurately with quantities & BBD x SKU & bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards
• Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards
• FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
• All FG salvages are re-packed as per VPO & DPO standards
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure

Governance and Risk

• Ensure all Documentation is signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs, gate register, etc
• Ensure that Security cameras are in key points on site & random verifications conducted
• Ensure that all 3 Point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival
• Ensure all physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-off's are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment
• MS Office proficiency
• Attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Ability to manage self
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of the SAP R3 system
• Good verbal ability and communication skills
• High levels of Integrity and ethics

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Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to manage, lead and support the Quality Assurance team and to support internal customers (Plant Management - S&D, and Manufacturing and Innovation/marketing) so that product quality and integrity are maintained across the value stream and business is conducted in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-
• free working environment
• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Manage Human Resources
• Develop employees
• Ensure a positive employee relations climate
• Manage and apply personnel practices
• Quality control governance for the brewery
• Standards are in place and well understood
• Training is done against the specified methods
• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards
• Ensure that equipment is calibrated and is functioning as per original standard
• Highlight of any deviations to the Brewing manager, Packaging manager and Plant manager for action and stopping of the process when necessary
• Manage quality control environment
• Conform to value chain requirements
• Manage QC administration
• Optimise the availability of measuring equipment
• Maintain and control consumable stock levels
• Optimise quality control management system
• Optimise team performance
• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Maintain performance management system
• Communicate effectively in the workplace
• Lead Quality strategy as per VPO
• Improve quality compliance and management on site and reduce reputational risks for the site
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Min – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology or 4 year equivalent training
• Min – 3-6 months on the job training, Ideal – 6-9 months on the job training

Experience:

• 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation
• Understanding of process control within a brewing and packaging process environment
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive and proven leadership ability
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
• Knowledge of Core Laboratory practices
• Communication / interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Conceptual thinker. Analytical. High level of numeracy
• Conducts audits, interprets results and disseminates information to ensure operational efficiently
• Sets and manages department costs within budget constrains and ensures safety standards are adhered to
• Develops Quality procedures and systems for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Develops and manages the Supplier Partnership Programme
• Provides leadership in the area of the application of quality principles and techniques across the value chain

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Job Description
The key purpose of this role is to safely operate one or more discrete processes in the Brewing & Utilities plant (e.g. Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Q&C), the execution of maintenance tasks, quality control checks and analyses, and the coaching of fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Plant and Process

• Optimise Plant & Process Performance where appropriate
• Operate the Brew house Plant and Process
• Operate Beverage Fermentation Plant and Process
• Operate Beverage Filtration Plant and Process
• Operate the Packaging (kegging and bottling) Plant and Process
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
• Support the creation (drafting and documenting) of standard work procedures (including quick fix routines and problems

Quality Control and Analysis

• Carry out the required quality +checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• Where quality problems have arisen, apply the appropriate problem-solving techniques (e.g. Quick fix routines) to resolve
• Escalate any identified or unresolved problems to BAM

Communication

• Actively participate in meetings and goal reviews.
• Utilize the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks problem-solving activities

Problem Solving

• Respond rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out-of-control process situations
• Apply problem solving techniques (e.g. 5Y, quick fix routines etc.) to identify and correct problem

Work In Teams

• Develop others in own skills as well as the learning of the skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians
• Be a logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist) • Demonstrate Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best)
• Be available to work flexible hours (outside of normal office hours and sometimes over the weekends) to meet production

Profile:

• National Diploma – Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology
• Completed IST in Brewing
• Ability to work shifts
• Experience in working in an NPD process environment
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability

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Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is s Identifying and delivering initiatives to deliver step change performance improvement and process stability in order to realize true process capability.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Partake in the development of the asset care plan for the brewing, contributing suggestions and providing expert advice
• Implement the asset care plan for the brewing, ensuring the engineering team have the required competencies
• Ensure that asset care goals are incorporated into engineering team and individual goals
• Audit compliance to the asset care program by both the engineering team and shift-based teams
• Ensure that asset care competencies are developed in the engineering team
• Where training needs have been identified, through the training specialist, ensure these are addressed • Exercise budgetary controls over the asset care requirements of brewing
• Responsible for the overall reliability and uptime of brewing plant
• Lead the engineering team in the provision of asset care and engineering support to the shift-based production teams
• Verifies that engineering team are carrying out routine and planned maintenance, and validates quality of work
• Verifies that the maintenance systems are working properly and that data integrity and information accuracy maintained
• Reviews plant reliability to ensure equipment is operating optimally and to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Takes part in maintenance problem solving, and ensure that engineering team is applying the correct problem-solving techniques
• Takes part in regional and central office plant optimization trials, providing advice, assistance and guidance where required
• Evaluates impact of new plant and equipment, and signs off all plant modifications and changes
• Analyses plant performance data to identify opportunities for improvement to plant performance, and initiates opportunity evaluation

Profile

• BSc Engineering or equivalent tertiary education
• 3-5 years as a Section Engineer ideally in an FMCG company
• Experience with modern VPO Maintenance Pillar
• Previous exposure in brewing or similar process
• Ability to ensure that all equipment and resources are available for an effective maintenance system
• Ability to manage and ensure an effective spares stock levels and to ensure that costs are within budget
• Ability to ensure that principles of VPO are implemented within brewing department
• Ability to ensure that plant start-ups and shut downs are done safely and properly
• Knowledge of the OH&S Act and NOSA standards
• Ability to effect good HR processes to ensure that people are disciplined, motivated, developed and properly managed to ensure effective team performance
• Government Certificate of Competence would be an advantage
• Analytical and evaluative skills
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills - Articulate
• Conceptual skills
• Accurate, decisiveness and persuasiveness
• People handling and leadership skill

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Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to deliver clear actionable insights to the Key Account Manager that drive profitability or growth opportunities within their markets. In Key Accounts (In home) we deal with 31 groups and +/-4000 outlets. This position’s main purpose is to ensure our reporting capability externally with customers is taken to an advanced level in terms of analysis, insights, profitability and measurement of KPI’s.

The Key Accounts Analyst will provide assistance to the Director: Key Accounts (In Home) in an analytical role, using all data available (SI, PowerBi, IRI Aztec) to format automated tracking monthly reports, combine this data with insights data to format conclusive insights by Key Account to drive the SAB business with the respective Key Accounts.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Data Analysis

• Out of till data –Drive insight driven decision making from the data available
• Prepare, analyze and report on a monthly/quarterly basis the Top end retail chains National/Regional/District volume and value share insights reports (including LADs, Beer, Cider and RTDs). This would include brand pack analysis. Highlighting trends and possible opportunities available.
• Share monthly Top end retail chains Regional/District volume & value shares to sales teams including outlet share reports.

SAP (SI) reporting

• Utilize SI reports to update on a monthly basis the Customer National/Regional and Total Key Accounts reviews
• Quarterly to update the regional presentations and attend Regional Key Account Trimester workshops
• Determine Annual volume targets by Key Account and Total
• Determine Monthly volume forecast for Total Key Accounts and track on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Determine and track Brand targets per Key Account Other/General
• Deliver and upgrade current reporting to ensure we are meeting needs of key stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with the KAMs to present insights and analysis on a quarterly basis
• .Establish monthly targets by Key Account and Key Account Manager, set out by brand, pack and category.
• Work with the Revenue team, to track performance of Key Accounts business probability and aligned to business asks
• Set Net Revenue per HL targets by Key Account and Total Key Accounts with Finance and track on a monthly basis

Trading Terms

• Key Operating Process (KOP)
• Coordinate and assist the Director Key accounts to draw up timetable for key deliverables of KOP process
• Create and update current templates for KAM’s to review
• Set up sessions with the GAMs and team to complete these templates
• Prepare, update and complete the Trading Terms Finance budgets by Key Account together with the KAMs, GM and Finance.
• Prepare and complete the Trading Terms Finance Budget presentation with the GM
• Work with GM to complete Trading Terms Finance Budget/MD presentation which include Market overview, Key account performance, Finance Budgets, Category and Push & pull integrated calendars review, which is presented to the Managing Director, Sales Director, General Managers, National Trade Marketing managers

Joint Business Planning (JBP)

• Assist the Key Account Manager in Joint Business planning process for select Retailers.
• Assist with the documentation and attend the Final JBP presentation.
• Drive JBP integration with business use through BEES Link.

Profile:

• 3-year Business Degree
• 5 years+ relevant commercial experience, including experience of best practice
• Minimum 3 years Off premise SAB or FMCG Trade Marketing experience with analytical capability at a high level
• MsOffice –advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word Ability to convert data into insights in the Key Account environment.
• Must have dealt with Nielsen and or IRI Aztec at senior level
• Ability to deal with senior key stakeholders within the organisation
• Finance and analytical background is key for this individual to succeed in this challenging role
• Strong analytical ability to generate insights and recommendations out of data.

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Job Description

The Key Purpose of this role is to drive leadership capability development across Africa Zone in support of our strategic talent development plan that is aimed at developing, growing and retaining great people needed for future organic and inorganic growth.

Key Role and responsibilities:

• Partner with the Global L&D to provide inputs in shaping the global leadership development strategy, plans and offerings 
• Create the Africa Zone enterprise development plan in alignment with global strategy/plans and emerging business needs 
• Liaise with Global, Zone and BU stakeholders to support the roll-out of leadership development initiatives across Africa 
• Design and roll-out targeted and scalable development interventions for zone needs to complement the global plan
• Implement various learning methods like in-person training, virtual sessions, coaching, mentoring programs etc. to cater to diverse needs and preferences.
• Utilize learning management systems and other digital tools to facilitate online learning, resource access, communication and streamline tracking and reporting
• Set clear KPIs and regularly measure the effectiveness and impact of the development programs through surveys, feedback sessions, and performance tracking to identify areas for improvement
• Analyze data to gain insights into efficacy and impact of development programs and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve the programs
• Partner with PBPs and people leaders to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and information they need to support the development phase of our talent planning process
• Manage leadership development budgets and other resources in an efficient fashion
• Identify opportunities to outsource leadership capability development and partner with universities and other accredited institutions

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Knowledge of L&D and Leadership Development Processes
• Instructional Design & Delivery
• Learning Evaluation
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Project/Program Management
• Strong focus on Leadership Development
• Communication Skill
• Interest in growing and development of individuals and community
• Strong alignment to ABI 10 Principles
• Strong team management and team development

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification in HR or relevant (ideally in learning and development)
• 5+ years' experience in L&D
• FMCG experience advantages

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Job Description

Key Accounts

In Key Accounts (In home) we deal with 31 groups and +-4000 outlets. This position’s main purpose is to ensure execution of our key priorities is delivered through our 3rdparty supplier Pack n Stack as well as our sales force; while managing our national space strategy to ensure we win in cold and ambient space in retail. We are looking for an experienced candidate that has managed Self Service and has a can-do attitude, is driven and willing to learn.

Space & Capability Specialist –Key Accounts

This role focuses on two key pillars: National space management and enabling execution through our sales force, delivering strong supplier management through our 3rdparty supplier Pack n Stack. You will be responsible for educating the sales force and maintaining the Dream Team platform, by creating new content and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure key topics are covered depending on the time of the year.

Key roles and responsibilities:

National space strategy

• Management of Beer For A Year strategy and compliance nationally
• Evolution of BFAY and space strategy aligned to Key Account strategy
• Owning the space with cold pricing solutions

Training of Salesforce

• Dream Team management
• Routine bi-monthly training decks for internal stakeholders
• Key Account Academy training
• Trade Schemes, Key Account exertion priorities, Key Performance Measures, Key Account Trade investments, Space counting principles and other topics defined throughout the year

3rdParty Management

• SLA, capability and contract management, ensuring our priorities are executed with integrity and high standards.
• Determining the MSP package and service offering for trade.
• Managing KPIs in line with service level, including call performance, MSP compliance, Retail health, quality of space.
• Development and management of the Pack n Stack scorecard and Reward & Recognition model.

Profile:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, Post Graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years Off premise SAB or FMCG Trade Marketing experience with management experience
• MsOffice –proficient Excel, PowerPoint, Word Ability.
• Strong presentation skills, ability to speak in front of large audiences.
• Tight budget management.
• Ability to deal with senior key stakeholders within the organisation.

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an accountant, to provide technical accounting support for entities within South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini to ensure that the entities are applying International Financial Reporting Standards effectively.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist in compilation of annual financial statements of BU entities
• Coordinating inputs from tax team for annual financial statements
• Review significant transactions and application of International Financial Reporting Standards as well as adherence the Companies Act and other applicable laws and regulations
• Drive month-end close processes with all the stakeholders within the specific deadlines with a focusing on supporting schedules/notes to financial statements. Engage with various stakeholders to resolve issues within the specific deadlines.
• Adhere to MEC & Year end instructions and submit required templates, improving mapping and automation of interfaces between systems
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with control requirements
• Assist in internal and external audit process of entities in the BU
• Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required for internal and external audit. Prepare, maintain and archive documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements.
• Any ad-hoc requests and projects related to financial controllership for BU SA

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Business knowledge and acumen
• Ability to work on own initiative and priorities workload effectively
• High sense of accuracy, attention to detail & adherence to deadlines
• Consulting and facilitation of key customers and stakeholders
• Influencing diverse stakeholders
• Implementing and achieving business results through other people
• Driving change and demonstrating resilience
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting and Honours in Accounting
• 3 years' experience
• Passion for Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) application
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS word

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Job Description

The key purpose of this role is to provide specialised electrical/mechanical artisan skills and knowledge to the maintenance team as well as support the operations, maintenance of the plant. Additionally, perform and assist in problem solving.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Comply with safe, health and environmental procedures and legislation.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Identification of unsafe practices through SIO's.
• Safety inspections conducted.
• Safe maintenance practices audited.
• Adherence to PPE policies.
• Maintenance tools are in good working order
• Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation and or systems.
• Plan and prepare the job.
• Carry out repairs / maintenance.
• Operate workshop equipment
• Communicate effectively in teams.
• Contribute to self and team development
• Generate tags for follow on work
• Satisfied customers – no rework.
• Management skills.
• People handling ability.
• Mental alertness, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Conceptual skills.
• Subject matter expert
• Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations.
• Assist as functional expert in problem solving.
• This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan. This role can also be the  Artisan on shift.
• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance outage in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner 
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
• 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. 
• Partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Process Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action 
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs  carried out as per CMMS requirements
• 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 Maintenance Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems.
• 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 AB InBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Education:

• Matric
• Trade Tested N3
• Millwright - Trade Tested

Training:

• Min – 2-3 months on the job training
• Manufacturing Basic Maintenance Training.
• Ideal 3-6 months on the job training

Experience:

• 1-2 years as a Millwright Artisan in similar industry

Desirable but not essential:

• Electrical trade coupled with Control & Automation
• Qualified, trade-tested mechanical artisan with N4 to N6 qualification