Website South African Breweries (SAB)
South African Breweries (SAB) is the largest brewery in South Africa and a subsidiary of the global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev).
South African Breweries (SAB) is the largest brewery in South Africa and a subsidiary of the global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Founded in 1895 in Johannesburg, SAB is a landmark South African company that produces and distributes a wide range of popular local beer and soft drink brands. SAB was founded in Johannesburg as Castle Brewery to serve the growing market of miners and prospectors during the gold rush.
The key purpose of this role is the operation of the brewing and associated process areas, the execution of quality control checks and analyses, including coaching of other team members and supporting the Brewing Technician Artisan in carrying out asset care activities. ​
Key outputs and responsibilities:
Shift based production performance and processes
- Interpret and implement production plan for shift
- Monitor and control production processes on shift using the correct tools as per the VPO standards (OWS, Team Rooms, 5S, etc)
- Perform quality analysis and ensure process quality and productivity is achieved on your shift
- Manage waste and by-products on shift
Shift Team performance
- Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Communicate effectively in the workplace
- Use escalation procedures to ensure that time to react is reduced
- Execute on VPO implementation plans as per the VPO standards
- Ensure proper understanding of VPO standards
- Execute on goals and ensure shift goals are me
- Perform administration
- Ensure application of administration systems and procedures
- Contribute to self and team development
- Ensure all the administration is executed on time as per the VPO standards
Problem solving
- Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles
- Ensure problem solving is initiated as per triggers on the OWS
Development
- Drive your development plan
- Ensure training bucket compliance and SKAP plan execution
Key Attributes and Competencies
- Previous experience in a process-controlled manufacturing environment, ideally in food FMCG products
- Understanding of the Brewing process Value Chain from Raw materials transfer to BBT, including E&F throughout to Packaging
- PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP)
- Logical, analytical problem solver
- Team player
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma or equivalent
- IBD certificate (advantageous)
- Completed IST traineeship
- Minimum 12 months on the job training and SKAP process
