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BOILER OPERATOR
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Immediate Superior: Malcolm Davids 
Job Grade: 03 
Location: Paarl
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 151455 
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
 
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Maintenance department, based at the Wellington Distillery. The successful incumbent will report to the Engineering Specialist.
 
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
  • Efficient operation and control of coal and methane boilers on a shift basis
  • Facilitate ash removal when required
  • Ensure optimum coal availability and supply to the boilers
  • Perform the required analyses of boiler processes and reporting as required
  • Active participation in departmental TPM activities (Continuous Improvement)
  • Responsible for effective housekeeping in work area
  • Assist in general maintenance and risk control
  • Ensure compliance to SHERQ requirements of the site
  • Ad hoc duties as and when required
 
The successful candidate must have the following attributes, qualifications, skills and experience:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Boiler Operator Certificate, preferably from John Thomson
  • At least 1 year Boiler operating experience
  • A relevant technical qualification will be advantageous
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Must be in good health and able to cope with physically demanding activities associated with this position
  • Willingness to work long, irregular hours on a rotating shift basis (weekends and public holidays included)
  • Computer literacy would be advantageous
  • Must have own, or access to, a reliable mode of transport to and from the workplace
  • Punctuality and attendance reliability
 
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.
 
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​HYGIENE SPECIALIST
 
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Lead Quality improvement through strong site leadership, collaboration and influence
  • Environmental scan is conducted at site level and used in the implementation of the quality strategy
  • Develop and drive a positive site quality culture of “First Time Right”
  • Operate strategically and systemically to design customised solutions
  • Ensure that the reputation of Heineken Beverages is indivisible through immaculate governance systems.
  • Devise and establish quality systems specific to the site within the frameworks of corporate governance systems and aligned to global customer requirements.
  • Develop site procedures, standards and specifications specific for the site relating to the relevant QMS
  • Strategically review customer requirements and develop capabilities to respond accordingly
  • Drive a lean culture of reducing cost of poor quality while increasing productivity
  • Motivate and inspire teams to perform to meet quality standards through HR infrastructure
  • Conduct continual environmental scan with intent to improve
  • Manage and drive competency and capability programs for quality improvement
 
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
  • BTECH./BSc. DEGREE OR RELATED
  • WORKING KOWLEDGE OF:
    • PACKAGING PROCESSES
    • TRADE QUALITY PROCESS
    • MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES
    • CELLAR PROCESSES
    • LAB EQUIPMENT
    • LABORATORY SYSTEMS
    • AUDITNG
    • GOVERNANCE
  • 5 YEARS RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
  • EXCELLENT REPORT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • PROVEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
  • SELF RELIANT AND DRIVEN
  • ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS
 
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​CELLAR PLANNER
 
Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):
  • Effective production Scheduling of Cellars processing
  • Optimal weekly scheduling rhythms 
  • Optimal capacity utilization of cellars processing
  • Assist with compilation of cellar volumes budgets/forecasts
  • Adhere to suppliers MOQ (minimum order quantity) and lead times
  • Management of internal- and external supplier relations and Service Level Agreements
  • Engagement with internal stake holders on site and at head office (central material planning and logistics department)
  • Issuing of bulk loading plans and management of OTIF deliveries
  • Drive Service Levels and Working Capital Management (Stock levels)
  • Reduce the cost of inventory in Bulk stock holding, including bulk consumables
  • Ensure Planning Master Data Accuracy
  • Control Flavour Approvals by QC ready for use. Request extension from suppliers where required.
  • Verify Flavour Request- and Flavour Store Request Forms
  • Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
  • Lead and govern bulk change control (New Products, Product Upgrades)
  • Actively participate in Mini-Business activities and drive world class best practice
  • Assist in flavours/consumables stock taking
  • Complete ICC for the ingredients store
 
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
  • Minimum academic requirements: NQF 7 in Supply Chain & Operations Management or similar
  • 2 – 3 Years work experience in a similar environment
  • Previous experience in Cellar or similar process operations scheduling & planning
  • Working knowledge of planning.  SAP is advantageous
  • Previous experience in using production scheduling tools such as an ERP suite
  • MRP process / tool knowledge 
  • Planning system / tools knowledge
  • Strong Planning Skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner
  • Must be meticulous and display attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Sound interpersonal skills
  • Must have reliable transport to and from work
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
  • Previous processing operations experience advantageous
 
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