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

• Performing accurate and timeous analyses
• Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization
• Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls
• Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices
• Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines
• Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility
• Performing all relevant administrative and process duties
• Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving
• Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers
• Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels
• Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects
• Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof
• Participating in E2 practice implementation

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

• A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.)
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous)
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous)
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP, BRC, ISO 9001, 14001,1841, IFS, ISO17025 etc
• Sound problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture
• Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Must be able to think innovatively
• Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required
• Must have reliable transport to and from work
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position
• mentation

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

• To handle administrative duties associated with Paarl Cluster
• Management of workshop consumables as needed.
• Ordering of spares and parts as needed.
• Day to day administration of activities in workshop
• Maintain PM master data when requested.
• Create requisitions for all maintenance related requests.
• Create requisition for all approved CAPEX and Abnormal Maintenance Requests for the Paarl Cluster
• Create job cards and do monthly reports.
• Assist with the completion of annual budgets.
• Assist with capturing of budget information on SAP system.
• Assist in Audit Process
• Conducts full stock take.
• Ad hoc duties and projects

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification and qualification in accounting
• 3-5 years relevant working experience within a Maintenance environment
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Operational finance experience
• Competent in the use of SAP and Coupa

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Purpose:

• The core activities of the P&CI Specialist are to support the P&CI managers in the following areas to become a trusted partner for Local Management and Functions in achieving business objectives:
• Controls Monitoring – adequately monitor and report on the effectiveness of key controls, providing management with the information necessary to manage risks in an effective manner.
• Process & Control Management – to support development of standard operating procedures in line with Heineken frameworks for the OpCo.
• Continuous Process Improvement – enable the business to solve problems in an agile way to drive efficiency and continuously maximize performance through training, initiatives, and reviews.
• Risk Management – be is a trusted partner in achieving business objectives, by facilitating the identification and assessment of key risks, assist with design of proper risk responses and providing assurance thereof.
• Compliance – to support and monitor adherence to key control frameworks within the OpCo to protect HEINEKEN’s assets and reputation.
• Fraud Management - to provide support to help prevent, detect and respond to fraud by facilitating the identification and assessment of key fraud risks, assist with design of mitigating controls and providing assurance thereof.
• Assurance - assists in coordinating the Lines of Defense activities (including Global Audit and External Audit).

Provide direct support to the P&CI Managers in the following:

Process & Control Management:

• To ensure business processes and controls are appropriately designed, constructed, implemented and maintained.
• Jointly drive with Local Management the design and documentation of business processes and controls, applying the global process design and management methodology and HEINEKEN Enterprise Process Model (HEPM).
• Ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of processes, including Process Performance Indicator (PPI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) defined by the Business.
• Ensure PPIs and KPIs are monitored on an ongoing basis to identify any risks or opportunities for improvements (processes & controls). Identify and report any process activities that deviate from the global standard by Local Management.

Control Monitoring:

• To monitor and test control effectiveness and drive the implementation of remediating actions.
• Ensure that the effectiveness of controls is monitored and/or frequently tested.
• Support / coordinate Management in putting the appropriate actions in place and monitor the progress of remediating activities.

Process Improvement:

• To embed a process improvement culture, drive process and control improvement and realise benefits.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, benchmarking and innovation.
• Map end to end processes to identify and assess risks and control designs.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Build process improvement capabilities through training and people development.
• Challenge existing processes to identify improvement opportunities using benchmarks and external best practices.
• Quantify financial benefits and costs associated with improvement ideas. Analyse impact of changes on processes and ways of working.
• Support / coordinate implementation of process improvements and inform Local Management about the progress on a regular basis. Ensure that the global process improvement methodology (Lean / Six Sigma) is applied.
• Evaluate the success of the improvement projects and the benefits realised.
• Risk Management:
• To lead the process of Risk Identification, Assessment and Response and monitor existing and emerging risks.
• Drive the implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management (RM) framework.
• Identify relevant risks for the business. Analyses, measures and evaluates risks.
• Conduct Risk Assessment through running risk workshops with the Business, ensures relevant risk templates and documentation are used and drives the creation of risk responses. This also includes new and emerging risks.
• Develop specific action plans to mitigate, accept or transfer risk and monitors progress on an ongoing basis.

Fraud Management:

• To improve fraud prevention and detection and support fraud investigation when required.
• Raise fraud awareness through promoting the ‘Speak-up’ procedures.
• Drive fraud prevention and detection through identifying fraud risks and addressing them through strong process and control design and testing.
• Discuss and support incident assessment, following the Anti-Fraud procedure (P&CI may be requested on an exceptional basis to investigate specific fraud incidents that are related to business process controls).
• Support fraud investigation when requested by Local Management, Global Legal Affairs or Global Audit.

Compliance Management:

• To provide assurance that processes and controls are designed, implemented and operating in line with the relevant policies, procedures and HEINEKEN Rules.
• P&CI is informed about policy changes and assesses the impact on existing control frameworks. Provide advice, support and challenge during the implementation of policies (global & local).
• Register, track and log policies & procedures. This includes the review and challenge of the self-assessment activities.
• If requested, provide advice, support and challenge to the design of policies (global & local).

Assurance Activities:

• To support Global and External Audit to efficiently plan and execute audits and to drive closure of audit findings.
• Plan, lead and execute audits to evaluate the risks and the established controls in all business processes in the OpCo.
• Work with Global Audit to ensure a consistent and efficient audit plan is adopted.
• Support and/or execution of audits in global audits (inside or outside of the OpCo) at the request of the Audit Committee, via Global Audit.
• Support the audit through providing information or specialist input where required (Local P&CI team members may perform controls testing or other audit activities on behalf of Global Audit when agreed with OpCo FD/FM).
• Define and execute remediation plans (in agreement with Management). Track and monitor the progress of remediating activities.
• Work closely with external auditors in respect to the Financial Controls Audit to enable reliance on the work of internal audit, thus driving reductions in the overall audit fees.

Education:

• Suitable tertiary degree in finance or accounting.
• Professional certification: Preferred - CA(SA) Added advantage - CIA/ CIMA/ CFE Certified Fraud Examiner / Certified Risk Management Professional designation from IRMSA. 
• Other recognized certifications in Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/ Black Belt)/ PMP / Prince 2 would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in the Process & Control Improvement environment.
• Effective performance of audits on both operational and financial controls - primarily corporate environments, e.g. Shared services (order to cash, procurement to pay, etc), Corporate Finance, HR, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Transformation, Innovation, etc.
• Facilitation of workshops relating to risk assessments or process improvements.
• Proven success in projects and collaboration efforts within multiple discipline teams.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills, diplomatic and tactful, especially with senior management, including excellent report writing skills.
• Sound sense of independence, responsibility, professionalism and show integrity and resilience in case of pressure, challenge, or setback.
• Ability to collect and analyse complex data, evaluate information and systems to reach logical conclusions and provide strong effective business-oriented recommendations.
• Ability to travel primarily locally and adhoc Internationally.
• Good understanding of frameworks and regulation, e.g. COSO Internal Control and ERM, ISO 31000, IFRS, GDPR/ POPIA, Companies Act, Liquor Act of 2003, Labelling and Advertising Regulations, Taxation and Excise Duties, Consumer Protection Laws, Competition Laws, etc will be advantage.
• Proven ability of working in an international setting will be advantage.
• Operational audits experience within FMCG and Beverages sector will be advantage.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and SAP ERP, Barnowl GRC, Aris Express/ Visio, SNOW GRC ServiceNow and ACL knowledge will be advantageous.

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Purpose

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 

• Key capability is SAP Functional / Configuration experience in PP/PM/QM/WM/Logistics
• 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 
• Relevant post matric qualification (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 Indicators would include, but are not limited to:

• Reading and understanding of electrical drawings;
• Good knowledge of electrical reticulation in a plant environment;
• Repairs of production machinery as well as site related electrical work e.g. lighting, boilers, compressors, installations etc.;
• Methodical fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, control panels and distribution boards;
• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, VSD, HMI, switchgear, AC motors, servo motors, relay logic, industrial instrumentation, basic understanding of PLC;
• Assisting with installation of new equipment
• Ensuring that related administration is attended to timeously
• Ensuring that operational services (electrical) are provided timeously and according to specification.
• Assist with mechanical inspections/repairs.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies;
• Comply with Heineken's standard operating practices;
• Excellent housekeeping.

The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

• 3-5 years working experience in an electrical / automation environment;
• Working experience with computerised maintenance systems (SAP, Pragma, DMS etc);
• Knowledge of conveyor line control, PLC automation (preferably Siemens S7) and high speed machinery will be advantageous;
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without supervision;
• Able to work and make decisions under pressure;
• Have good communication skills on all levels;
• Have own reliable transport available;
• Willing and able to work shifts, overtime and flexible hours;
• Ability to do in depth problem solving and fault finding;
• Active involvement in mini-business activities.
• Able to work within a team.
• Mechanical experience will be advantageous. (Millwright)

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/s:

• Qualified Electrician/Millwright (N3/NTC3) with a completed Trade Test Certificate

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Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Delivery and collection of barrels and alternative wood products to and from various Heineken sites and other wineries
• Maintain and adhere to Quality, Health & Safety and housekeeping standards 
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of trucks
• Assist with the preparation of barrels before loading
• General cleanliness of truck
• Timely reporting of any defaults, licence and roadworthy certificate renewal of truck
• Perform ad hoc cooperage duties when required
• General truck maintenance administration
• Active participation in TPM activities

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

• Matric or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity (transporting dangerous goods). 
• An unendorsed and valid driving licence (Code EC)
• A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• Own or reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willingness to work shifts and extended hours when required.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Forklift license will be advantageous
• Punctuality and attendance reliability

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Purpose of the Positions

• Successful interns will be expected to enter a full-time 12-month contract commencing on the 1st of March 2024 and terminating on the 29 February 2025.
• The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are currently studying towards a relevant formal qualification.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to:

• Quality Control and Assurance (intrinsic & extrinsic control, Quality Management Systems; etc)
• Research
• Production 

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• South African citizenship
• Satisfactory academic record and in final year of obtaining relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology)
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willing and able to work extended hours.
• Reliable transport to and from place of work
• Must be willing, able and committed to enter into and complete the 12-month internship programme. 

Prospective candidates must submit the following:

• Covering/Motivational letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of tertiary qualification
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution stating the internship requirement and the format for evaluation.
• Certified copy of ID

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

• Drive group compliance to Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Implement and manage an Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Provide support to customers such that QESH practices are consistent across the site.
• Lean management
• Operate as the Quality & Food Safety subject matter expert (SME) in order to ensure the delivery of consistent high-quality products to bottling sites and in trade.
• Position oversees the activities such as Food Safety, Quality, Social, Environmental and Safety management system certification.
• Manage QESH documentation, audits and reviews.
• Ensure alignment between QESH systems and Distilleries.
• Manage non-conformances, corrections / deviations and preventative actions.            
• Develop and implement Food safety and QMS training programs.
• Ensure QESH governance systems adherence throughout.
• Implementation of standard changes.
• Oversee and support the sites in driving GMP’s and the relevant oPRP’s and PRP’s across the different functions.
• Support the sites in managing SLA adherence of suppliers and service providers.

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

• Relevant tertiary qualification in biological / food sciences – Nat. Diploma/Degree
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a FMCG environment.
• Food safety & QMS SME.
• Previous experience in the implementation and management of QMS e.g. ISO (FSSC) 22,000; ISO 9001 / - 14,000 / - 17025 / - 45000
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical site implications.
• Proven advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to develop competencies and transfer knowledge and skills to all relevant employees.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (verbal; written; presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to translate concepts and strategies and put it into documented processes.
• Strong ability to facilitate complex problem-solving processes.
• Good networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience – to be able to keep issues and situations in perspective and react appropriately.
• Excellent self-management skills. 
• Lead auditor in alignment with ISO19011
• Must have a Code B drivers’ licence and reliable transport.
• Willing to travel to Distilleries (Goudini, Worcester, Wellington, Van Ryn) and other Heineken Beverages sites.

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

• Manage and optimize the operational and tactical plans for operations.
• Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full to ensure plans are aligned to national and international demands.
• Ensure a stable 4 week production plan by optimally using site resources and aligning materials, including liquid availability.
• Monitor and optimize operations capacity both in Packaging and Brewhouse.
• Prepare and drive RCCP process for site on an annual and weekly basis.
• Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels.
• Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs.
• Ensure right stock levels at the plant level to meet stock targets.
• Manage escalations and priority calls with Group Planning
• Manage & Support site-level Planning personnel in supply chain planning and management.
• Site co-ordination of NPD projects and promotions as well as commissioning events both for Packaging and Brewhouse
• Ensure that valid planning information always maintained in the SAP planning system, master data maintenance.
• Ensure effective production planning governance and reporting
• Enforce adherence to Capacity and scheduling principles.
• Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Planning department.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPML Manager and support end to end PML processes on site.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• A Degree in Production Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a requirement.
• SAPICS certification in CPIM would be advantageous
• 2-5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning environment
• Ability to seamlessly manage a dual/manual system process
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• High acumen of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail
• Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential.
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

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Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis Planning
• Improvement projects and workplace exposure
• Stand in periods for specific job roles
• The business value-chain and core business fundamentals

Structure:

• An intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams gaining exposure in the dynamic Planning and exposure in challenging and exciting projects.
• Graduates are developed and coached by technical experts in their respective fields.
• A learning journey linked to an Action Learning Project with specific business deliverables.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in of the following fields: Supply Chain
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment.
• Highly motivated and a self-manager
• The person should have a strong performance record that can be verified from past tasks and
• assignments
• Be able to effectively interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Have good analytical and problem resolving capabilities.

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Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis Packaging
• Improvement projects and workplace exposure
• Stand in periods for specific job roles
• The business value-chain and core business fundamentals

Structure:

• An intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams gaining exposure in the dynamic Packaging and exposure in challenging and exciting projects.
• Graduates are developed and coached by technical experts in their respective fields.
• A learning journey linked to an Action Learning Project with specific business deliverables

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering,
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment.
• Highly motivated and a self-manager
• The person should have a strong performance record that can be verified from past tasks and
• assignments
• Be able to effectively interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Have good analytical and problem resolving capabilities.