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HR BUSINESS PARTNER - FAR NORTH
 
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Immediate Superior: Head of HR Sales
Location: Limpopo
Function: People
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 95539  
Closing Date: 13/11/2023
 
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
 
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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HR BUSINESS PARTNER - CENTRAL REGION
 
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Immediate Superior: Head of HR - Sales 
Location: Bloemfontein
Function: People
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 95540 
Closing Date: 13/11/2023
 
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 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business or any other related field
  • 8 years 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
 
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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INSIGHTS SPECIALIST
 
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Location: Sandton
Function: Marketing
Sub Function: Customer Marketing Insights
Type of Contract: Permanent 
Reference Number: 96105
Closing Date: 13 November 2023
 
1. Purpose of the Job
The CMI Specialist provides actionable consumer, shopper and market insights and analytics to the marketing department and other internal stakeholders that informs and inspires decision making to drive sustainable business growth.
 
2. Key responsibilities 
  • Driving a data and insight driven culture:
    • Champions a data driven culture by identifying opportunities and risks within the broader business environment through well substantiated information which can be integrated into decision making and action plans
    • Drive our competitive advantage by being close to and inspired by the market, consumers and shoppers 
  • Translates research findings into meaningful insights, recommendations, and business implications to aid decision making and influence strategic direction (brand & channel)
    • Provide direction and value-add to brand research projects and processes
    • Manages agency relationships to ensure delivery of high quality research results
    • Manages expectations about project execution; educates clients on how the research can and can’t be used
    • Demonstrates best practice on all areas of research planning and implementation
    • Ensures the investment in research is aligned to the decision risk involved
    • Manages the day-to-day quality control component of work done and ensures best practice embedding in the group
    • Manages agency relationships to ensure delivery of high quality research results
  • Lead brand health measurement program and category consumption dynamics
    • Ensure the Brand Health measurement is fit for purpose and aligns with business and portfolio strategy, so enables measurement of progress on brand and category strategy
    • Ensure monitoring of the brand plan against key brand health metrics e.g brand power, and advise on course correction in terms of risk areas as well as opportunity areas
    • Alignment with global models and frameworks
  • Scan and synthesise global and local consumer and market trends (within and beyond alcohol)
    • Tapping into global trend and foresight resources for local value and forecasting of where the market may be moving
    • Input into relevant forums (innovation, portfolio) and planning (AP, SP)
    • Identify and action any deep dives relating to key local platforms
  • Support the business in market share measurement and estimation
    • Be the custodian of market share measurement information
    • Manage and maintain market read and integrity of data as well as ensuring monthly reporting delivered on time in full: BPR, QPR to the region and local monitoring
    • Advancing our thinking in understanding the underlying drivers and causation of market share development which includes in-trade measures, brand equity and competitor or market related impacts
  • Support to the ICP Process and delivery of performance & KPI dashboards
    • Support category/brand planning and building process by working closely with the brand team to understand marketing mix dynamics (eg. pack, region, channel and key account) within brands, to ensure the correct business decisions are being made to drive the brand forward
    • Compile regular business reporting deliverables in line with local and global requirements for performance and KPI measurement
  • Managing effectiveness and efficiency of marketing and trade marketing activity (consumer and shopper)
    • Develop MMM in collaboration with Global and supporting teams to assess marketing effectiveness and cost optimization
    • Develop cost efficient ways to assess brand TTL campaigns including trade elements
    • Translate analytic findings into meaningful insights, recommendations, and business implications to aid decision making
 
3. Job Requirements
3.1 Education:
  • Appropriate tertiary marketing qualification preferably business science related (degree / diploma) or equivalent experience
  • Post-graduate qualification preferable
3.2 Experience:
  • 8 years+ insights experience
  • Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pivotables, Tableau.
  • Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to distill higher level insights from a macro point of view as well as getting to the detail
  • Commercially astute with proven ability to convert the outcomes of analytic models into tangible business value
  • Experience working with and successfully managing agencies / strategic and global partner relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with complexity
  • People leadership experience preferable (for future)
  • Demonstrated success in a demanding, complex business environment
 
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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PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
 
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Location: Durbanville Hills
Function: Marketing
Sub Function: Brandhomes
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 95918
Closing Date: 13 November 2023
 
Requirements:
Education:
  • A relevant and recognized tertiary qualification in Public Relations, Hospitality management, Tourism or Event Co-ordination 
Experience
  • Computer literacy in MS Office Suite 
  • Ability to work independently, accurately and well under pressure  
  • Excellent verbal and written commutation skills by being able to write accurately and professionally in multiple formats, with the correct amount of detail 
  •  Well organised and methodical, and pays attention to detail.  
  • Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners 
  • Retains focus and energy 
  • Takes initiative and demonstrates a positive can -do attitude 
  • Is trusted by others and is able to be professional and behave in confidence at all times 
 
Accountability:
  • KPA ‘s not limited to the below: 
 
Tasting room duties: 
  • Shared responsibly for consumer satisfaction of the Brand Home experience by conducting informative wine tours and tastings. 
  • Present detailed cellar tours 
  • Present all pairings thoroughly 
  • Table service at expected standard 
  • Wine knowledge to be at expected standard 
  • Ordering of stock for pairings and consumables for tasting room 
  • General House keeping 
  • Control daily bankings and cash float  
  • Manage brand home stock and minimise losses  
  • General administration, procurement, and budgeting 
  • Create invoices for wine orders and visits to our tasting room 
  • Management of the info@ mailbox and timeously responds and action all emails or forwarding to relevant parties within 48 hours 
  • Coordinate the procurement of office supplies and consumable for the brand home. 
 
Souvenirs: 
  • Managing, ordering, restocking, and sourcing appropriate stock 
  • Manage stock levels of all souvenir items 
  • Source new souvenir items 
 
Service staff training 
  • Manage the thorough training schedule of all new service staff 
  • Act as a mentor role for all service staff  
  • Manage discipline and ensure correct conduct of service staff in the brand home 
  • Create and schedule testing and examination for new signups and new wines and vintages. 
  • Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that deliver desired results 
  • Build effective relations with clients and suppliers to adhere to service level agreements 
  • Communication, behaviour and action resulted in a high level of credibility, trust, and respect among stakeholders 
  • Personal Development and Teamwork 
  • Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness. 
  • Agree on personal performance goals and achievement thereof. 
  • Demonstrating the Distell Corporate Values. 
  • Drive own development to ensure knowledge and skills remain current.
 
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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SUPPLY PLANNER
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Lead: Supply Planner]] 
Job Grade: [[10]] 
Location: [[Cape Town]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Planning & Deployment]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[97087]] 
Closing Date: 10/11/2023
 
Purpose of the job
The Supply Planner’s primary role is to generate a feasible and cost-effective master supply plan that meets the consensus demand, customer orders and inventory requirements. This master plan results in a tactical weekly production, procurement, and distribution plan. The supply planner supports the all the supply side S&OP processes.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for developing a master supply plan to be used within the end-to-end supply planning process and make changes to the plan when required.
  • Accountable for effective network master planning within the supply planning function.
  • Identify variations from the published master plan and develop recovery plans.
  • Communicate scheduled delays and changes with the relevant functional departments.
  • Make near-term, risk-based sourcing decisions with relevant functional departments to ensure day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure all master planning metrics are met. Identify action items, align resources to address action items and follow up on all production planning related issues.
  • Measure, analyze and report key process metrics, and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop, monitor, and communicate reports on inventory and process execution to business unit and supply chain.
  • Initiate and lead the development of short and long-term supply plans to balance the demand forecast and customer orders with cost, efficiency, and capacity constraints.
  • Ensure that all potential risk to factory output (because of constraints within the supply chain) are highlighted and dealt with effectively.
  • Analyze plans by conducting “what if” scenarios.
  •  Highlight and identify resource constraints and recommend processes to eliminate resource constraints.
  • Investigate & recommending batch size changes, re-routing of products and outsourcing and purchasing of additional materials.
  • Highlight critical material shortages.
  • Compare plans to budgets.
  • Manage stock out analysis.
  • Assess and report on packaging requirements.
  • Compare actual vs forecasted volumes.
  • Ensure that products which are at risk are identified.
  • Co-ordinate with Deployment and report on progress.
  • Manage and maintain planning reports in support of the S&OP process.
  • Ensure that new products are added to the correct schedule areas.
  • Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
 
Job Requirements
 Education
  • B.Sc. in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Mathematics or B.Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or related Supply Chain National Diploma (e.g.: SAPICS CPIM)
 
Experience
  • 5 years or more operational experience in supply chain, inventory management, replenishment, and production planning.
  • 5 years of experience working in the CPG beverage industry.
  • Experience of hands-on information gathering, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and reporting.
  • Substantial Excel knowledge and ERP systems experience.
  • End-to-end supply chain knowledge and understanding the internal and external interrelationships.
  • Proficient in Microsoft excel.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Strong knowledge of supply planning within CPG industry
  • Expert skills in supply planning methods incorporated with, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain.
  • Good communication and team working skills.
  • Detail and accuracy oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business impacting the supply planning process.
  • Strong decision making, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse business environment.
  • Nice to have: Experience in Blue Yonder Supply Chain software
 
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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MATERIAL INTRINSIC SPECIALIST
 
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Immediate Superior: Walters Uys 
Job Grade: 08 
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 94938 
Closing Date: 10/11/2023
 
1. Purpose of the Job:
  • The Spirits Intrinsic Material Specialist is responsible for: 
  • Execute lab trials under the guidance of the Lead: Spirits Excellence.
  • Assist with product renovation and new product development (brandy, aperitifs, white spirits, and liqueur).
  • Intrinsic Centre of Excellence Lab management.
  • Spirits sample management.
  • Coordinate the approval process of neutral C Spirits used in Manufacturing.
  • Ensure effective communication with internal customers and stakeholders. 
  • Maintain and update Brand technical footprint and assist with document control.
 
2. Key Performance Areas:
  • Complete trial blends for Spirits, Whisky, Aperitifs and Spirits Liqueurs prior to large scale production.
  • Execute lab scale distillation for trial purposes.   
  • Prepare samples for shelf life and consumer testing in accordance with recipe developed by Lead: Spirit Excellence.
  • Coordinate and submit samples for chemical and sensory analysis for experimental trials and problem-solving purposes.
  • Preparation and tracking of domestic and international samples for all Spirits and Liqueur products.
  • Set up and coordinate sensory evaluation for the Centre of Excellence tasting panel and other ad hock tastings needed.  
  • Efficient cleaning of the lab and glassware and Management of lab stock.
  • Coordinate the approval process of ‘’control’’ references samples within the Centre of Excellence / Manufacturing space.
  • Communicate analytical and sensory results to internal customers and stakeholders. 
  • Assist in operating the pilot plant for Ad Hoc Projects (Centre of Excellence) that will be run under guidance and instruction of the Lead: Spirits Excellence
  • Assist the Lead: Spirits Excellence with technical audits.  

3. Job Requirements:
       3.1 Education
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Food Science, Oenology, Distillation)
  • NQF5 level 

       3.2 Experience 
  • 2 - 3 Years in the food and beverage industry. 
  • Spirits Production experience (Distillation / Blending) will be advantageous.  
  • Spirits product sensory evaluation experience and training.
  • SAP Experience.   
  • Proficient in Microsoft excel. 
  • Problem Solving skills.

       3.3 Heineken behaviours   
  • Demonstrate Heineken Behaviours aligned to role and expectations. 
    • Deliver: Play to win & celebrate success, deliver the goods
    • Shape: Think consumer first, make courageous moves 
    • Connect: Champion a culture of belonging. Learn, shape, and reapply.  
    • Develop: Have real conversations, embrace learning and growth
 
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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PROJECT ENGINEER
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Lead: Capital Projects]] 
Job Grade: [[20]] 
Location: [[Cape Town]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Engineering]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 94412 
Closing Date: 10.11.2023
 
Job title: Project Engineer
Function: Supply Chain
Reporting to position: Lead: Capital Projects
 
Purpose of the job
  • Provide projects technical leadership and support to the Supply Chain to achieve the supply chain strategic objectives and performance results.
  • Develop and nurture strategic relationships with original equipment manufacturers to support the development of the Heineken Beverage fixed asset base
  • Execute projects within agreed timelines and   budgets.
  • Provide effective engineering leadership and technical subject matter expertise to support operations at senior management level.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Engineering design,
  • Advise and consulting to Distell Operations.
  • Manage CAPEX and multi-disciplinary engineering projects to effect capacity enabling changes.
  • Project feasibility and motivation for required investment; Accountable for successful execution of engineering projects through defining, scheduling and coordinating of all aspects of the project.
  • Manage and coordinate installation of equipment.
  • Manage in-house improvement and cost saving initiatives.
  • Manage contractors, consultants, suppliers and production resources allocated to Capital Investment.
  • Effective liaison with and reporting to key stakeholders.
  • Utilize project management best practice to ensure successful project completion.
  • Ensure project adherence to all legislative requirements as well as health and safety.
  • Ensure budget requirements are met for various projects.
 
Job Requirements
 
Education
  • Electrical or Electronic B Engineering Diploma Minimum
 
Experience
  • 5-8 Years
  • Project Management.
  • Participation in strategic annual operations planning processes.
 
 
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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PROCESS CONTROLLER COLUMN STILLS
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Denzil Rhodes]] 
Job Grade: [[6]] 
Location: [[Goudini Distillery]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[96473]] 
Closing Date: 07/11/2023
 
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
  • Efficient operation of the Distillation Columns 
  • Continuously monitor and manage distillation processes this includes monitoring trends, assuring quality by drawing samples and testing alcohol
  • Organoleptic evaluation of distillate on a continuous basis to ensure quality product
  • Ensure strict loss control on all distillation processes
  • Clean, repair and do maintenance on stills and equipment in the stillhouse
  • Ensure accurate record keeping of required documentation
  • Ensure compliance with OHSAct standards
  • Drawing and testing of production tank samples
  • Effective record keeping
  • Participate in E² team activities
  • Participate in effective problem solving
 
The successful candidate must have the following attributes, qualifications, skills and experience:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • A relevant tertiary level qualification will be advantageous
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a Cellar environment
  • Relevant experience in a distillation environment would be highly advantageous
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimal supervision
  • Detail orientated with good problem-solving ability
  • Excellent health with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks
  • Willingness to perform stand-by duties as and when required
  • Willingness to perform organoleptic evaluation of product
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Willingness to work irregular hours on a shift basis (night work, weekends and public holidays included)
  • Own transport and/or access to reliable transport essential
  • Punctuality and attendance reliability
 
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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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SENIOR TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (BUSINESS SYSTEMS)
 
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Immediate Superior: Delivery Manager Support
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: ICT
Sub Function: Global Business Solutions
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 96917
Closing Date: 07/11/23
 
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.
 
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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PRODUCTION/EXCISE MANAGER
 
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Immediate Superior: [[David Dube]] 
Job Grade: [[10]] 
Location: [[Wellington Distillery, WC]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[96321]] 
Closing Date: 06/11/2023
 
Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to)
  • Ensure effective Planning & Execution of Blending & Maturation Activities, including loss management
  • Effective variance reporting – L&M, Production Order, Bulk, etc.
  • Effective stock management
  • Ensure departmental compliance with relevant Internal Control Checklists (ICC) – Cellar, Bulk Stock and Procurement
  • Compile and manage annual OPEX budget for Blending & Maturation departments, including variance reporting
  • Responsible for Customs and Excise accounts and ICC’s
  • Liaise with local SARS office to ensure operational compliance with Customs & Excise requirements
  • Maintain a high SA Spirit Quality Index (Quality Themes)
  • Perform role as member of the Wellington tasting panel
  • Achieve Supply Chain Excellence (E² Targets)
  • Drive departmental savings projects pipeline
  • Effective leadership and development of subordinates
  • Responsible for ensuring HSE related compliance in Blending and Maturation departments
 
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:
  • Relevant Diploma/Degree  
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a leadership role
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of all Excise requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership qualities
  • Attention to detail orientated
  • Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure
  • Organised and results driven
  • Must be a team player with strong networking abilities
  • Good problem solving ability and reconciliation skills
  • Advanced SAP knowledge
  • 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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P&CI SPECIALIST
 
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Immediate Superior: P&CI Supply Chain Manager 
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Finance - P&CI
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 97065 
Closing Date: 06/11/2023
 
The Process & Control Improvement (P&CI) function is the custodian of the HEINEKEN Internal Control Framework and the HEINEKEN Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Framework in the Opco. The core activities of the P&CI Specialists are to support the P&CI Managers, Local Management and Functions in the following areas
  • Controls Monitoring
  • Process & Control Management
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Fraud Management
  • Assurance
These activities are driving the continuous improvement, monitoring/testing, design and implementation of processes and controls. The P&CI Specialists assist the P&CI Managers in coordinating the Lines of Defense activities (including Global Audit and External Audit), as trusted partners for Local Management and Functions in achieving business objectives, driving and implementing improvements in the organisation’s processes and strengthening the internal control environment.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
  • Be responsible for putting the appropriate actions in place (agreed with Management). Track 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.
  • 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.
  • Implement 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 NewCo
  • 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 & EXPERIENCE
  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing or equivalent
  • Six Sigma
  • 5 - 10 years experience within internal audit, including experience of operational audit and risk management, preferably in an FMCG industry
  • Experience in a global organisation would be advantageous
  • Business experience in line manager role is an advantage.
  • Proven success in influencing management and performing Management controls reviews, providing strong effective business-oriented recommendations.
  • Development and leadership of projects based on risk evaluation and/or business consulting.
  • Broad knowledge of internal controls.
  • Knowledge of developing audit programs and budgets.
  • Solid experience in process analysis.
  • Solid experience in Creation of Policies and Procedures.
  • Leadership capabilities and ability to communicate effectively, including excellent report writing skills.
  • Ability to collect and analyze complex data, evaluate information and systems and reach logical conclusions.
 
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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DRY GOODS CO-ORDINATOR
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Jolene Meth]] 
Job Grade: [[5]] 
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Warehouse]]
Sub Function: [[Dry Goods]]
Type of Contract: [[Fixed Term ]]
Reference Number: 96313 
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Materials Department: Full Goods Warehouse at Supply Chain, Springs. Please note - this is a shift position. The successful candidate will report to the Warehouse Controller.
 
Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):
  • Achieving and maintaining high levels of customer service by adhering to service level agreements.
  • Effective supervision of staff (Checkers, Forklift Drivers, General Workers and workforce staff).
  • Exercising effective stock control:
       -Supervising and controlling the receipt and despatch of products;
       -Controlling both physical- and system stock movements;
       -completing, recording and filing of transactions and documents;
        Be part of stock takes.
       -Execute daily cycle counts
  • Controlling operating costs (e.g. overtime work).
  • Controlling forklift-truck maintenance.
  • Exercising control over the sorting of leakers, breakages and other waste/losses.
  • Ensuring adherence to warehousing procedures.
  • Ensuring effective quality management of finished goods and Dry goods in FWO1
  • Ensuring compliance to ICC, ISO, HACCP and related audit standards.
  • Maintaining housekeeping and safety standards.
  • Working overtime and shifts when required.
  • Performing stand-in duties when required.
  • Active participation in Mini-Business activities (Mission Directed Work Teams).
 
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
  • Minimum of a Matric Certificate (Grade 12) plus a tertiary qualification within the Logistics/Warehousing study fields
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience within a warehousing environment.
  • Working knowledge of relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions would be preferable.
  • Competent in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong administrative aptitude.
  • Persuasiveness and ability to influence activities outside direct area of control.
  • Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks.
  • Flexibility and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Ability to function independently and work well within a team.
  • Sound interpersonal skills and experience in the supervision of staff
  • Willingness and ability to work shifts and extended hours when required.
 
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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DRY GOODS CONTROLLER
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Jolene Meth]] 
Job Grade: [[7]] 
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Warehouse]]
Sub Function: [[Dry Goods]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 96048 
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based at Springs Manufacturing Plant – Dry Goods department.
 
The successful applicant will report to the Dry Goods Manager. and will be required to work shifts. 
 
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to: · Ensure timeous supply of quality dry goods to production within agreed service levels on shift by controlling attendance and work assignments on shift. · Accountable for shift performance, both operational and administrative, including escalation protocols. · Accountable for Safety and Incident management on shift · Effective management of dry goods and raw material · Attend Missing parts meetings and escalate any shortages or changes to plan · Ensure that quality & risk management standards, policies and procedures are adhered to on shift · Ensure efficient truck and forklift utilisation · Achieve efficient truck turnaround times and manage Logistics activities on shift. · Relationship management on shift with Packaging and Suppliers. · Responsible for team coverage and flexibility (cross skilled training) · Effective management and coaching of subordinates. · Attainment of subordinates’ training and development plans to meet business objectives. · Applying leadership skills to ensure competent and motivated staff. · Responsible for shift handovers and performance reporting · Facilitate DOR 1 meetings and ensure operating foundation practices are entrenched with the team on shift.
 
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills: · Minimum of a senior certificate (Grade 12). · A tertiary qualification within the Logistics/Warehousing study fields is to be required · 1 – 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a Warehouse environment · Proven computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency is essential. · Experience on the SAP administration system will be advantageous. · The ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involving team members in creating a shared vision. · The ability to utilise the appropriate leadership style and develop individual capabilities. · The ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems. · The ability to organise and utilise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates. · The ability to implement prescribed productivity and work-flow methods and to ensure smooth execution of stock control within the Warehouse. · Knowledge of all packaging and warehouse management principles. · The ability to manage a warehouse through space utilisation, effective delivery, and human resources utilisation. · Knowledge of all stock control management principles.
 
 Applications to be sent to: If interested and meet all requirements, please send the CV to Ayanda.memela@heineken.com
 
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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LEAD: ENGINEERING CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
 
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Immediate Superior: [[Head of Engineering]] 
Job Grade: [[20]] 
Location: [[Cape Town Stellenbosch]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Engineering]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 96454 
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
Purpose of the job
  • Lead the automation and control COE, administration and reporting to all stakeholders.  Stakeholders include, but are not limited to: Head of Engineering and Leads within the Engineering department
  • Ensure that all Supply Chain Sites have the necessary procedures in place to adhere to corporate policies regarding Instrumentation; Control; Software ;Standby Power Generation; Low voltage Power reticulation 
  • Fulfil the PCD lead position for Heineken Beverages (Process Control Domain). Cyber security in the operation technology space
  • Automation and Electrical Capital project execution
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Control and Automation community of practice in Quarterly workshops  
  • Custodian of Automation and Control Standards for the OPCO
  • Packaging machine Automation Upgrades / integrations
  • Brewing Process control activities and Upgrades
  • Factory Acceptance Test of Packaging equipment and Electrical distribution boards
  • Conduct High Speed packaging Line control Audits 
  • Manage Automation Upgrades of packaging machine in Central workshop
  • Standby Power – Diesel generation and UPS systems
  • Manage the electricity measurement portfolio
  • Technical advisory to Engineering and Packaging CoE,
  • Support Site Engineers and technicians with the implementation of standards
  • Capex Project Management – Drafting of RFI to implementation and handover
  • Information Systems – OPI / MES manufacturing 4.0. Architectural design
  • Be the link between production and the Information Technology department  – Site remote connections VPN
  • Leader of the PCD (process control domain)
  • Provide Technical Support on major automation breakdowns
 
 
Job Requirements
 
Education
  • Electrical or Electronic B Engineering Degree / BSc Degree Minimum
 
Experience
  • At least 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • FMCG, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks operations Experience.
  • Siemens Automation experience
  • Firm understanding of automation communication protocols
  • Demonstrated track record in multinational operations, engineering, manufacturing, and capital projects management leadership in an FMCG industry.
  • Project management, financial analysis, simulation, and consulting skills.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage own time and work on multiple projects in different lifecycle stages
  • PV power generation will beneficial
 
HEINEKEN Behaviours
Demonstrates HEINKEN Behaviours aligned to role expectations:
  • Deliver:
  • Play to win & celebrate success
  • Deliver the goods
  • Shape
  • Think consumer first
  • Make courageous moves
  • Connect
  • Champion a culture of belonging
  • Learn, share & reapply
  • Develop
  • Have real conversations
  • Embrace learning & growth
 
 
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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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
 
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Immediate Superior: Lufuno Munarini 
Job Grade: 09 
Location: Port Elizabeth
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 96468 
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Packaging Department, at the Gqeberha, Secondary Production Plant. The successful applicant will report to Packaging Manager.
 
    
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to: 
  • Achieve business and production plan.
  • Achieve production requirements against targets.
  • Achieve product quality.
  • Leadership behaviour reflecting company values, corporate governance and team orientation.
  • Manage innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals.
  • Leading, motivating and managing a production team and overseeing the smooth operation of machines and equipment.
  • Improve OEE
  • Minimise losses and write-offs.
  • Reducing unplanned down time
  • Limiting rework and non-conformances
  • Management of Workflow Improvement processes (Mini Business Area)
  • Maintenance
  • Managing administrative duties
  • Managing the development of team 
  • Contribute to a balanced scorecard of PQCDSM. 

The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), skills, and experience: 
  • Minimum of two years relevant experience as a Production Supervisor 
  • Minimum of two years in a high-speed, high-tech Bottling environment
  • Trade or Relevant Technical qualification (National Diploma or Degree) 
  • Computer literacy particularly MS Office
  • Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous.
  • NQF 5 Manufacturing Management or Operations Management would be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.
  • Be self-motivated and action driven.
  • Be a team player and innovator.
  • Sound leadership and conflict management experience
  • Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
  • Knowledge of ISO/ HACCP Quality Management systems
  • Must be able to work shifts and extended hours if required.
 
 
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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AUTOMATION ENGINEER
 
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Immediate Superior: Automation Manager 
Job Grade: 15 
Location: Sedibeng
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
Role purpose: 
  • The key purpose of this role is to maintain the site automation network, hardware & software, delivering increased plant efficiency/reliability and reduced costs.
 
Key responsibilities:
 
First Line Maintenance:
Provide first line corrective action and troubleshooting for production automations system failures, to minimise downtime and losses.    
  • Takes a lead role in programming, fault finding and maintenance of PLC hardware and software and in the development of SCADA systems.
  • To independently intervene to adjust the software for an automation system, observing the quality standards and always informing the supplier responsible for executing the maintenance contract of the relevant system.
  • To advise and support shift technicians in corrective action for production automation system failures.
  • To provide management information on breakdowns and work order progress via monthly reporting of breakdowns and stoppages.
  • Fully assist maintenance technicians on breakdowns, after a pre-determined escalation period has expired.
  • Manage service delivery and support to the brewery by effective leadership and team performance management
 
Preventative Maintenance:
  • Ensure implementation of an effective preventative maintenance programme for all Brewery automation systems.
  • Actively uses and assists with the development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System to effectively maintain and manage assets.
  • Manage the specification, installation, maintenance and development of the sites automation network, hardware architecture and automation software library.
  • Specifies the maintenance standards for instrumentation and control systems and monitor compliance.
  • Control and maintain automation systems up-time by continuously assessing and mitigating risks, resolving breakdowns and instituting sustainable prevention measures
 
Compliance:
Ensure automation systems operate safely and meet all legislative, and Heineken standards. 
  • Ensure all Sedibeng Brewery automation systems comply with legal regulations, and Heineken rules, guidelines, standards, procedures and instructions.
  • Maintain automation systems in a safe operational condition.
  • Maintain knowledge of latest legislative regulations and Heineken standards, and ensure application at Sedibeng Brewery.
  • Define and implement standards for field based control and instrumentation equipment to support the sites automation strategy.
  • Develop the current control/software hierarchy across brewing and packaging to lever productivity and cost benefits.
  • Work in conjunction with the Maintenance Engineer to optimise the value from all compliance/technical support and maintenance contracts within own field.
  • Manage cyber security through vulnerability risk assessments, patching and management of obsolescence
 
Process Improvement:
Co-ordinate improvement actions for process deviations, resulting from in process automation or computerisation.
  • Participate in TPM improvement teams - TPM Involvement, Directly as a team member and indirectly providing assistance to crafts who have been allocated with automation related tasks.
  • Act as project sponsor/owners representative on all automation capital investment
  • Enable process optimisation by modifying software and functional descriptions of process automation where required. 
  • Set priorities for modification activities, in consultation with Departmental Managers and external executing parties.
  • Perform risk analysis on obsolete and out-of-support equipment and develop a mitigation or upgrade plan.
 
Calibration:
Ensure accuracy of on-line process measurement systems by maintaining effective calibration programmes.
  • Ensure effective calibration programmes are in place for all on-line instrumentation.
  • Actively participate in calibration of on line instrumentation.
  • Maintain instrument control and calibration documentation to the standards required by the quality system.
  • Ensure that all live modifications are carried out with the utmost accuracy to ensure personnel and plant safety, environmental discharge and product quality is not compromised in any way.
  • Minor Modification process, Involved in the assessment of automation related modifications and carrying out modifications usually with the involvement of technicians as part of the up-skilling process.
 
Plant Modification:
Ensure quality of automation modifications and automation of new construction projects
  • Evaluate modification proposals to ensure compliance with legislative and Heineken standards.
  • Evaluate designs for new installations to ensure compliance with legislative and Heineken standards.
  • Conduct acceptance testing and evaluation of automation systems after delivery of modifications or installation of new plant.
  • Assisting site based project engineers to ensure that any new projects/additions conform to the site standards and are fully integrated into existing mature control systems.
  • Develop all control room/equipment SCADA and HMI’s in line with Heineken standards.
 
Staff Development:
Assist Development of Sedibeng Brewery Staff in respect of automation systems.
  • Conduct training, performance management and skill development of technicians and artisans
  • Co-ordinate training programmes for new plant and installations in coordination with automation contract partners and external suppliers.
  • Ensure work instructions and documentation for automated systems are maintained and updated.
  • In conjunction with the Training and development manager, mentor and coach the engineering technicians to increase their competency in automation and control systems on site.
  • Promote staff awareness and compliance with relevant legislation.
 
Safety, Health and Environment:
  • Ensure the 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 zero accident mentality.
 
Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders internal & external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalisation
  • Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes and key KPI’s
  • Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses
 
Budget responsibilities
Ensure all Capital & Maintenance related projects are conducted and completely within budget requirements for Packaging/Brewing/Utilities
 
People Management role
Leads a team of highly motivated, well-trained and competent staff by agreeing departmental performance standards, providing regular feedback and developing staff training programs.
 
Qualifications and experience
  • ND in Electrical/Process Control/Instrumentation/Automation
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • 5 years’ experience gained in a production or technical environment.
 
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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SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CENTURION
 
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Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce - Sales - On Trade
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 96436 
Closing Date: 03/11/2023
 
To sell and promote Heineken Brand portfolio within the On & Off Trade Channel by creating brand awareness, consumer pull and building
brands in line with strategic objectives
 
Requirements
  • Relevant Tertiary Education
    2-3 years Sales experience in FMCG or relevant field 
    Flexible 44 working hour week
    Weekend promotions
  • Awareness and understanding of the implications of fundamental commercial implications on day-to-day decisions
  • A basic awareness of the key fundamentals of budgeting, control and reporting
  • Understand the primary key drivers of sales in different channels
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how technology works within the sales process
    Product relevance by channel, cluster and tier understood and applied
  • Ability to persuade customers to buy products or to increase sales and to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive market share 
  • Drive and maintain Accessibility, Availability and Activation and Affordability for clients
  • Drive RSP 
  • Brand portfolio approach across all categories Beer, Wine, Spirits and RTD
  • Drive power pack compliance agreements with customers
  • Build partnerships with customers
  • Call strike rate
  • Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives
 
 
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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