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Key responsibilities:

Process Operations:

• To ensure that the brewing or cider process areas are operated in and optimal manner in order to achieve production targets.
• Adhere to the shift, daily and weekly brewing plan and raise the alarm if there is a deviation.
• Utilities – raise the alarm if there are deviations.
• Inspect the plant and equipment and ensure that it is available and set up for start up and production according to plan.
• Start up, operate and shut down the plant according to the relevant SOP’s.
• Clean and sanitise the plant and equipment according to the relevant SOP’s.
• Conduct quality tests to ensure cleaning and sanitizing is done according to requirements.
• Carry out walk about inspections and take action on deviations.
• Measure and record process inputs, outputs and changes, and take appropriate action where required.

First Line Maintenance:

• To ensure the effective maintenance of the brewing plant and equipment to meet brewing production targets.
• Carry out maintenance tasks as per the schedules.
• Carry out external cleaning of the plant and work area according to standard procedures.
• Identify and communicate non-routine and breakdown maintenance tasks to relevant personnel.
• Check and accept the plant as fit and safe for use after planned and/or breakdown maintenance.
• Report deviances and equipment defects.

Quality Compliance:

• To ensure compliance to the brewing product quality standards.
• Must follow and maintain requirements and procedures as laid down in the Quality Systems Sedibeng Brewery subscribes to ( Laboratory Star System, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)
• Take samples, perform quality analysis and record data as required against laid down methods and procedures.
• Perform and ensure adherence to reference sample analysis requirements and standards.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of equipment as per laid down procedures.
• Check production performance against quality standards.
• Highlight defective raw materials and product.
• Capture, trend, display and action brewhouse data, including short interval control data sheets, process monitoring data (inputs and outputs), QC data and downtime data.

Teamwork:

• To ensure that effective teamwork occurs within and across shifts and teams at different levels.
• Participate in required shift and/or departmental SBU meeting and communicate problems and potential problems, also escalating to the next level of responsibility where applicable.
• Handover to the Operator of the next shift communicating performance, problems and changes that may impact on the shift.
• Identify and resolve conflict within the team.
• Participate in team goal setting.
• Participate in individual and team reviews and provide performance feedback.

Problem Solving:

• To ensure that brewing operational problems are identified and resolved at root cause level.
• Use brewing problem identification triggers to identify efficiency, quality and waste problems.
• Follow up on progress made to resolve problems identified.
• Participate in formal problem solving.
• Participate in developing loop closing routines.
• As an owner of the process area, utilise the brewery’s UPS system (tagging, BDA’s, RCFA’s etc.) to drive loop closure on problems experienced – essentially pushing towards eradicating the root cause of the problem.

Safety, Health & Environment

• To ensure a safe working environment where all legal requirements are met in a socially responsible manner.
• Ensure compliance with acts and procedures.
• Use PPE.
• Ensure correct storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Report incidents.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in team risk management processes.
• Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education, training, and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.

Housekeeping:

• Ensure that the plant and workstation are kept clean and tidy.
• Clean, tidy and organize workstation and area of responsibility in the plant, as per 5S methodology.

Qualifications:

• Relevant National Diploma
• B.Tech Process Engineering or equivalent
• General Certificate in Brewing (GCB) or working towards one
• Experience:
• 2 – 3 years relevant experience

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Key Purpose: 

• The purpose of this role is to manage the total activities within a packaging unit (consisting of multiple lines), from raw materials management to finished goods delivery, in order to ensure supply of Sedibeng brewery products (beer, RTD, and ciders) to customers at premium quality, on time, in full.

PRODUCTION

• Execute and implement the production operational plan, monitor progress and trends both qualitatively and quantitatively in order to realise unit objectives.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement, and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions of the packaging unit.
• Implement and sustain systems and structures which will enable value adding problem solving and solution implementation, through using world class manufacturing tools, building towards a world lass organisation

COST EFFECTIVENESS

• Optimise the production and related processes by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities to the unit in order to improve cost efficiency and reduce losses on a continuous basis.

QUALITY

• Maximise packaged product quality by focussing on key deviations from quality specifications and developing plans to correct these through the application of quality systems, procedures and standards.
• Leading the quality focus within the hall and living the quality promise we make to consumers; this would include the required urgency and attention around correcting quality deviations sustainably.

ASSETS

• Ensure that packaging equipment is maintained in excellent operational condition by implementing effective autonomous maintenance and preventative maintenance programmes in conjunction with the engineering department. The relationship needs to be managed to fully leverage the collaboration with the required departments to support sustainable improvement in all metrics.

DEPARTMENTAL ORGANISATION

• Translate the production strategic imperatives into an operational plan for the unit, in support of the business strategy and ambition.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

• Ensures the packaging 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 in order to drive the zero-accident mentality.

Qualifications:

•  BSc or BTech degree in Engineering or Science
•  A Master’s qualification in business or science, or currently working towards such a qualification will be an advantage

Experience:

•  3 - 5 years production management experience in FMCG, preferably experience obtained in a bottling or beverage manufacturing environment;
• • Strong planning etiquette

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Purpose of Role:

The Brand Manager is responsible for executing brand strategies, managing marketing campaigns, and driving brand growth. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure consistent brand messaging and effective communication with the target audience. They should support the development of the integrated brand plans and lead key initiatives aligned to the brand positioning and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Consumer Centricity:

• Develop deep understanding of consumer segmentation and demand spaces, alongside typologies to execute targeted marketing initiatives.
• Understand consumer needs, preferences, and behavior, using the monthly brand health tracker, and bespoke qualitative or quantitative studies.
• Supplement formal market data with insights garnered from internal and external stakeholders: consumers, customers, trade, buyers, sales force.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric brand experiences.

Brand Strategy:

• Understand the brand strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring consistent positioning, purpose, creative big idea, and messaging to build brand equity.
• Support the implementation of brand visual, tonal and execution guidelines and ensure brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, market share, brand performance, brand health, and consumer perceptions to share feedback to team.

Communication Strategy:

• Contribute to the development of integrated TTL communication strategies across various channels, including digital and tech innovation, social media, CRM, TV, radio, OOH, print, PR, influencer, events, and experiences.
• Support the execution of ATL and BTL sponsorships, and influencer or ambassador partnership management.
• Manage the Website, CRM, social channels, and community management.
• Support the creation and execute compelling, engaging and locally relevant TTL creative campaigns that resonate with the target audience.
• Oversight of brand asset management on internal and external platforms: packs, brand visual identity, logos, creative assets.
• Support the creative and media agencies to execute effective campaigns using the bottoms up zero-based budgeting approach.

Integrated Commercial Planning:

• Support the execution of integrated commercial plans that drive brand growth.
• Collaborate with sales and trade marketing teams to align marketing activities with sales objectives.
• Execute marketing activities aligned to trade promotions and sales initiatives using a commercial framework, key objectives, and execution approach.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to optimize commercial plans.
• Support brand budget management.

Brand Profitability:

• Understand the brand income statement to support execution of brand profitability initiatives.
• Understand the revenue management pricing strategy, pack-price approach, and promotional effectiveness.
• Contribute to the analysis of marketing ROI and make data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising brand impact.
• Support the management of brand A&P cost centres including monthly recons and reporting.

Innovation:

• Use segmentation, consumer insights and category competitor analysis to identify opportunity spaces within and beyond the bottle.
• Collaborate with intrinsic, packaging, and product development teams to implement future fit products or product variations.
• Can assess and contribute towards building creative concepts that can improve business results.
• Support the implementation of pack upgrades to maintain brand relevance and manage PIPO with limited write offs.
• Support market testing and analysis to validate new product concepts or brand innovation.

Trade Marketing and Route to Consumer:

• Collaborate with trade marketing and channel partners to develop target marketing initiatives.
• Implementation of marketing strategies that complement the dynamics of each class of trade: off trade, on trade, eCommerce.
• Contribute to development and execution of channel-specific trade promotions and activations, in-store merchandising, and trade assets, and POS materials with a consistent trade playbook for all channels.
• Use shopper market research and analysis to understand consumer behavior and preferences in different channels.

Team Collaboration:

• Task Coordination with ABMs.
• Integrated creative and media agency account administration.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple projects: Global and Regional Marketing Teams, MT, Innovation, Trade Marketing, Sales, Group Key Accounts, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Revenue Management, Supply and Operations, Procurement, Corporate Affairs.

Job Requirements:

 

 

• Tertiary marketing qualification (degree / diploma) in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in brand management, marketing, or a related role.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, consumer behavior, and brand development concepts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and analytics tools.
• Creative thinking and a passion for brand marketing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Competencies:

 

• Consumer centricity: Understanding of consumer needs and preferences to contribute to targeted marketing initiatives.
• Project management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple brand initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze data and metrics to measure brand performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork, high EQ, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and take on new responsibilities.
• Communication: Strong communicator with clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to contribute to conveying brand messaging.
• Creative mindset: Ability to contribute ideas and support the development of innovative brand initiatives.
• Passion for marketing: Enthusiasm for the field of marketing and a desire to learn and grow in the role.
• Result orientation: Focus on achieving marketing objectives and driving business growth.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term brand strategies that align with business goals.

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Purpose of Role:

The Assistant Brand Manager supports the brand management team in executing brand strategies, managing marketing campaigns, and contributing to brand growth. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure consistent brand messaging and effective communication with the target audience.

Purpose of Role:

The Brand Manager is responsible for executing brand strategies, managing marketing campaigns, and driving brand growth. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure consistent brand messaging and effective communication with the target audience. They should support the development of the integrated brand plans and lead key initiatives aligned to the brand positioning and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Consumer Centricity:

• Develop deep understanding of consumer segmentation and demand spaces, alongside typologies to execute targeted marketing initiatives.
• Understand consumer needs, preferences, and behavior, using the monthly brand health tracker, and bespoke qualitative or quantitative studies.
• Supplement formal market data with insights garnered from internal and external stakeholders: consumers, customers, trade, buyers, sales force.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric brand experiences.

Brand Strategy:

• Understand the brand strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring consistent positioning, purpose, creative big idea, and messaging to build brand equity.
• Support the implementation of brand visual, tonal and execution guidelines and ensure brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, market share, brand performance, brand health, and consumer perceptions to share feedback to team.

Communication Strategy:

• Contribute to the development of integrated TTL communication strategies across various channels, including digital and tech innovation, social media, CRM, TV, radio, OOH, print, PR, influencer, events, and experiences.
• Support the execution of ATL and BTL sponsorships, and influencer or ambassador partnership management.
• Manage the Website, CRM, social channels, and community management.
• Support the creation and execute compelling, engaging and locally relevant TTL creative campaigns that resonate with the target audience.
• Oversight of brand asset management on internal and external platforms: packs, brand visual identity, logos, creative assets.
• Support the creative and media agencies to execute effective campaigns using the bottoms up zero-based budgeting approach.

Integrated Commercial Planning:

• Support the execution of integrated commercial plans that drive brand growth.
• Collaborate with sales and trade marketing teams to align marketing activities with sales objectives.
• Execute marketing activities aligned to trade promotions and sales initiatives using a commercial framework, key objectives, and execution approach.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to optimize commercial plans.
• Support brand budget management.

Brand Profitability:

• Understand the brand income statement to support execution of brand profitability initiatives.
• Understand the revenue management pricing strategy, pack-price approach, and promotional effectiveness.
• Contribute to the analysis of marketing ROI and make data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising brand impact.
• Support the management of brand A&P cost centres including monthly recons and reporting.

Innovation:

• Use segmentation, consumer insights and category competitor analysis to identify opportunity spaces within and beyond the bottle.
• Collaborate with intrinsic, packaging, and product development teams to implement future fit products or product variations.
• Can assess and contribute towards building creative concepts that can improve business results.
• Support the implementation of pack upgrades to maintain brand relevance and manage PIPO with limited write offs.
• Support market testing and analysis to validate new product concepts or brand innovation.

Trade Marketing and Route to Consumer:

• Collaborate with trade marketing and channel partners to develop target marketing initiatives.
• Implementation of marketing strategies that complement the dynamics of each class of trade: off trade, on trade, eCommerce.
• Contribute to development and execution of channel-specific trade promotions and activations, in-store merchandising, and trade assets, and POS materials with a consistent trade playbook for all channels.
• Use shopper market research and analysis to understand consumer behavior and preferences in different channels.

Team Collaboration:

• Task Coordination with ABMs.
• Integrated creative and media agency account administration.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple projects: Global and Regional Marketing Teams, MT, Innovation, Trade Marketing, Sales, Group Key Accounts, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Revenue Management, Supply and Operations, Procurement, Corporate Affairs.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in brand management, marketing, or a related role (internships or entry-level positions).
• Knowledge of marketing principles, consumer behavior, and brand development concepts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and analytics tools.
• Creative thinking and a passion for brand marketing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail: Ability to contribute to ensuring accuracy and consistency in marketing materials.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills to contribute to managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Analytical skills: Ability to contribute to analyzing data and metrics to measure campaign performance and provide insights.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to contribute to working effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to contribute to changing priorities and taking on new responsibilities.
• Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to contribute to conveying brand messaging.
• Creative mindset: Ability to contribute ideas and support the development of innovative brand initiatives.
• Passion for marketing: Enthusiasm for the field of marketing and a desire to learn and grow in the role.

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Job Purpose

The Head of People & Organisational Development is a strategic partner to operational units and acts as the leader across multiple Centers of Excellence including Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Capabilities, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Culture & Leadership and Employee Wellness. The objective is to align these CoEs with the company's business goals, fostering an environment of high performance, inclusivity, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the Change Management and Organisational Development/Effectiveness Subject Matter Expert.
• Develop a strategic framework that integrates DEI, Talent Management, and Culture & Leadership for organisational effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to evolve performance management systems and drive transformational change.
• Design and implement a holistic Talent Strategy Framework, in alignment with DEI objectives and the organisation's business goals.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition strategies, ensuring they are in line with DEI goals and organisational culture.
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of learning and development programs.
• Ensure alignment of learning and development strategies with DEI initiatives and talent management goals.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Integrate DEI strategies into organisational culture, talent management, and leadership development.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of DEI initiatives across the organisation.
• Develop frameworks to cultivate a positive and high-performance culture.
• Implement leadership development programs that integrate DEI principles and foster strong leadership at all organisational levels.
• Develop and lead wellness programs focused on both physical and emotional well-being.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety guidelines and regulations.
• Manage budget allocations for People & Organisational Development functions.
• Monitor ROI and provide fiscal governance to support the various CoEs.
• Direct and guide the teams responsible for each Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment and effectiveness.

Qualification and Experience 

• Post-Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Management, or related field.
• SABPP Registered HR Professional is advantageous.
• 8 – 10 years experience in HR, focusing on talent development, organisational effectiveness & development, and strategy.
• 5 years specialised experience in organisational development, change management and culture.
• Knowledge of ‘future of work’ and “Employee EX”
• Track record in Employee Journey management
• Experience with management of internal employee lifecycle communications
• Leadership skills in managing HR teams, ideally in a multi-departmental or multi-regional setting.
• Track record in executing HR strategies aligned with business goals, with proven ROI.
• Hands-on work in implementing impactful DEI initiatives.
• Expertise in talent management, including succession planning and talent retention.
• Background in creating learning strategies and competency models.
• Experience in employee wellness and knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Financial acumen in budgeting and ROI analysis within HR.
• Solid experience in Strategy develpment
• Advanced experience in performance management processes and organisational development techniques
• Ability to engage with senior management, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Familiarity with HR technologies i.e HRIS and LMS.
• Multi-regional or international experience will be an advantage

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The Head: Talent Acquisition plays a pivotal role in shaping talent acquisition initiatives that align with organisational goals, as well as the objectives of the People and Organizational Development (POD) department. Responsible for enhancing talent sourcing, attraction, and onboarding practices, the role contributes to a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive work environment. This role creates value by delivering data-driven insights, streamlining recruitment processes, and integrating strategies that strengthen the organisation's employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a talent acquisition strategy that is harmonised with the organisational and POD goals.
• Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the talent acquisition initiatives, in consultation with the Head of POD.
• Establish best-practice talent acquisition policies and procedures that are aligned with global standards and the objectives of the Head of POD.
• Utilise data analytics and key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition processes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and HR Business Partners, offering insights into market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning.
• Continually refine talent acquisition initiatives based on data-driven insights and best practices.
• Create and nurture a robust talent pool using a variety of sourcing strategies and tools.
• Leverage organisational networks and external partnerships to source high-calibre candidates effectively.
• Implement initiatives that positively influence the employer brand and enhance both the candidate and employee experience.

Education and Experience

• A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business Management or any other related field
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in Human Resources, or in an Organisational Development/Effectiveness environment.
• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager or similar role
• A proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing and attracting candidates, conducting interviews, negotiating job offers, and working with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Experience with social media recruiting and other recruitment platforms
• Experience with recruitment marketing
• Strong project management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and project plans
• In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, sourcing techniques, and selection methods.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing recruitment tools, platforms, and data analytics to enhance recruitment efficiency and quality.
• Strong understanding of employer branding, diversity and inclusion, and the impact on attracting top talent.
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.
• Familiar with the FMCG’s industry's talent landscape, key skill requirements, and market trends
• Strong experience in building and managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their talent needs, and effectively communicating recruitment strategies
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Computer literate and technologically savvy in the general office management systems e.g. MS Office as well as HR Information Systems e.g. SAP Specific Company or Industry Knowledge