Latest Vacancies at The Heineken Company

The role is accountable for the business partner relationship to deliver the HR strategy and working with line managers within the Function. To enable bottom line growth and the achievement of business plans and overall strategic direction of the business/organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR partnership with business leaders
• Providing people direction to maximize performance, sound employee relations, High staff morale and devise functional strategy to unlock full potential of the talents through diversity and inclusion
• Contribute to the HRLT meaningfully to drive the people agenda for the overall business success and to maximize shareholders value, Opco profitability, market share and drive optimum cost efficiencies
• Work with the departmental heads to design fit for purpose org structures
• Develop job profiles and arrange job evaluations as and when necessary
• Facilitate rollout of functional competencies in area of responsibility
• Train manages and employees on HEINEKEN behaviours and values
• Assist departmental heads to interpret climate survey results and develop action plans
• Coach managers and employees on the use of the performance Management systems
• Co-ordinate objective setting sessions with departmental plans
• Co-ordinate calibration sessions in areas of responsibility
• Ensure that departments set SMART objectives in areas of responsibility
• Prepare performance trend report and coach managers on the execution of performance improvement initiative
• Work with departmental managers to identify future talent needs and prompt the People & Organizational Development team
• Support hiring managers to fill vacant positions by utilizing fit for purpose sourcing methods
• Manage the recruitment process to ensure completion of recruitment activities within targeted timelines
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on employment equity targets
• Prepare a regular talent analysis report
• Execute all types of employee exists
• Conduct exist interviews for middle and senior managers
• Work with the departmental heads to design fit for purpose org structures
• Attend departmental meetings regularly
• Assess customer needs and recommend interventions
• Develop sound relationships with internal customers
• Perform other duties as required from time to time
• Manage Dispute and Grievance procedures
• Negotiating Collective bargaining agreements with the union
• Overseeing dispute resolution involving employees, management and unions
• Advising management on issues regarding union-management relations, such as contract negotiations
• Handle CCMA matters (Conciliation, Arbitrations, reviews, Condonations, Rescission and Mediation
• To ensure that robust Employee Relations policies are developed and implemented in alignment with the Group HR strategy and business needs
• To monitor labour legislation developments and implement appropriate strategies to ensure compliance and minimize business risk. 
• To build and maintain excellent relationships between management, employees and employee representatives.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business or any other related field
• Minimum 8-year experience in Human Resources, or in an Organisational Development/Effectiveness environment.
• 3+ years specialized experience in one or more of the following: Learning, Organisational Development & Design, Change Management, Organisational Effectiveness, Talent Management, Diversity, Well- being, Reward, HR Generalist
• Above-market/Regional and Global Experience as HR Business Partner preferably in a FMCG company
• Sound knowledge of HR trends, best practices and procedures as well as appropriate labour legislation, e.g. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, etc.
• Successful Industrial and Employee Relations with a successful CCMA track record
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.
• Track record of effective leadership practices – leading self, others and teams
• 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

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The Senior Technology Specialist (Business Systems) will be responsible for the specifications relevant for development, implementation, and maintenance of on premise and cloud solutions, ensuring their effective integration with other systems and alignment with the organization's strategic goals. This role will work closely with functional leaders, organizational units, and subject matter experts to identify, develop and deploy new business processes. Responsible for the execution of the day-to-day configuration, advanced support, maintenance and improvement of the relevant applications/modules.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Mainly focussed on SAP FI/CO Modules and all related integration or applicable 3rd party systems
• Ensure solution enhancement and continuous improvement in area(s) of responsibility.
• Investigation, design and implementation of appropriate solutions and configuring according to organisation’s strategic goals.
• Analysis and understanding of existing customised application configuration and development.
• Integration investigation, configuration and specification to on Premise and Cloud Solutions.
• Perform 3rd and 4th Line User Support where applicable.
• Production defect management and drive to solution
• Complete regular internal system audits and prepare for upgrades
• Knowledge of business operations are maintained in order to ensure solution development is in alignment with business objectives, best practise and global standards
• Assist Process & Solution Analysts to identify process improvement opportunities through the use of existing or future technologies.
• Work closely with developers to develop appropriate application enhancements where applicable
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process & solution analysts, project managers, developers, to define and deliver technical projects related to relevant applications.
• Ad hoc management of projects related to business systems, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Perform detail application configuration and documentation.
• Prepare functional specifications for application development.
• Quality assures application configuration and development.
• Play key role in multiple concurrent projects.
• Testing configured solutions and designs.
• Handover to Support and Training teams.
• Training of applicable area where advanced training required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and industry standards in the development and implementation.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Intimate knowledge of relevant application Vendor Roadmaps
• Assist with 3rd party vendor SLA management where relevant

Education and Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree (e.g. Btech Finance, BComm, BSc, BEng, MSc, BCa, MCa)
• Minimum of 7 years solid relevant Module/Application experience including:
• Module Integration and non-SAP Integration essential
• API and Apigee knowledge advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presence and ability to interact with all levels of users and management
• Mentors team/support members in technology and delivery of applications
• Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are required
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements in area(s) of expertise
• S/4 HANA experience advantageous or the ability to advise on future S/4 HANA functionality for applicable module(s) where SAP is assigned application.
• A strong track record of professional success
• SAP Certification advantageous
• Exposure to Agile/DevOps working environment advantageous
• Detailed configuration and development experience in relevant modules/applications.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong data management abilities
• Valid driver’s licence.

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Key Performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring reliable and efficient performance of Site Utilities and Cellar Equipment
• Ensuring Utilities usages are managed within usage targets and are consistently improved.
• Ensuring effective Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management in line with OSHACT, Heineken procedures and policies and other relevant prescribed standards.
• Ensure World Class Asset Care and Maintenance Principles are introduced and adhered to.
• Compile, Manage and control Maintenance Budgets, including Capital Projects.
• Manage Team performance and development.
• Plan Utilities availability and maintenance shutdowns and compile short- and long- term equipment replacement plans.
• Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in driving Site’s business plan.
• Ensure Maintenance plans are current and drive adherence to plans.
• Reduction of unplanned downtime to plant, optimization of equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Manage site facilities and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and Food Safety within area of control.

The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

• Recognized Tertiary Qualification: B. Sc Engineering, B. Eng or B. Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• A Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) Would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Utilities and equipment Maintenance and management, preferably in a food, beverage or fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Good Working knowledge of plant equipment in light industrial applications (Coal
• Fired Boilers, Steam Reticulation, Refrigeration systems (Ammonia), Cooling towers / condensers, Air Compressors, Wastewater management, water treatment)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP)

People and performance Management

• Sounds written and verbal skills.
• A Willingness to work outside of normal working hours when required.
• The successful candidate must drive best practices, be innovative and be able to motivate their team.
• Key Performance areas include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring reliable and efficient performance of Site Utilities and Cellar Equipment
• Ensuring Utilities usages are managed within usage targets and are consistently improved.
• Ensuring effective Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management in line with OSHACT, Heineken procedures and policies and other relevant prescribed standards.
• Ensure World Class Asset Care and Maintenance Principles are introduced and adhered to.
• Compile, Manage and control Maintenance Budgets, including Capital Projects.
• Manage Team performance and development.
• Plan Utilities availability and maintenance shutdowns and compile short- and long- term equipment replacement plans.
• Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in driving Site’s business plan.
• Ensure Maintenance plans are current and drive adherence to plans.
• Reduction of unplanned downtime to plant, optimization of equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Manage site facilities and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and Food Safety within area of control.

The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

• Recognized Tertiary Qualification: B. Sc Engineering, B. Eng or B. Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• A Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) Would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Utilities and equipment Maintenance and management, preferably in a food, beverage or fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Good Working knowledge of plant equipment in light industrial applications (Coal