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Lab Technician
About SAB/AB InBev: Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
The key purpose of this role is to provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing checks and analyses on raw materials to help production create beer that meets AB InBev quality standards.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance and Analysis:
- Meet quality key performance indicators (KPIs) and prevent any quality issues.
- Promote awareness of quality standards and help improve overall site quality performance.
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and encourage a strong quality culture.
- Perform specialized and advanced quality analyses when needed.
- Record analysis results in the appropriate information systems and communicate them clearly.
- Analyze results to spot problems and opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
- Assist the plant in conducting quality analyses as required.
- Calibrate specialist equipment for which the lab is responsible.
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, complete all documentation, and share results.
- Review quality analysis procedures for production teams, identify any issues or training needs.
- Perform regular audits of calibration procedures and analytical practices to ensure they meet Zone and Global standards.
- Start corrective actions from quality audits that affect laboratory operations.
- Support production teams in problem-solving by providing specialist help and technical guidance.
- Coach and mentor production teams on problem-solving and analytical techniques.
- Conduct specialized analyses to support continuous improvement projects.
- Determine and carry out extra analytical work to assess improvement opportunities.
- Participate in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives when needed.
Sampling and Testing:
- Conduct sampling according to established manual methods, ensuring proper identification, verification, and integrity of samples.
- Prepare and send samples following standard procedures.
- Prepare apparatus, equipment, and reagents as per manual methods.
- Perform analyses using basic laboratory techniques and practices.
- Generate accurate results at the specified times, and record and report them according to standard manuals.
Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE):
- Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) policies and keep a safe and healthy work environment.
- Identify and address unsafe conditions and work practices.
- Handle and store chemicals, reagents, and hazardous substances according to documented procedures.
- Ensure adherence to laboratory safety rules, guidelines, and practices.
- Report and act on incidents as per procedures.
- Follow housekeeping schedules and keep clean, safe working conditions.
- Calibrate equipment according to manual methods and maintain calibration records.
- Follow out-of-control procedures and identify non-conformances.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Proactive and detail-oriented.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on precision and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to use computer programs effectively.
- Strong numeracy and organizational skills.
- Commitment to teamwork and ongoing self-development.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, or Biotechnology.
- BTech in Chemistry or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
- 2–3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
- Understanding of process control in the malting process.
- Good knowledge of VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization) principles and practices.
Additional Information:
- Band:
SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Yeast Specialist
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro as above]
The key purpose of this role is to manage the operational and technical aspects of yeast propagation and yeast management in the brewery cellars department, ensuring compliance with SAB Ltd and global brewing standards.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage the full end-to-end process of yeast propagation in line with business needs.
- Manage yeast storage and handling, and coach others on the requirements.
- Manage wort, yeast, water, and fermentation processes, along with microbiology.
- Conduct problem-solving in daily activities and find sustainable, creative solutions when needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the brewing process and the vertical supply chain.
- Provide yeast subject matter expertise in Cellars and build capability as the SME across the brewing team.
- Lead and champion yeast and prop room cleaning in place (CIP) and hygiene.
- Manage and drive technical projects.
- Use VPO, Physchem, BCI, Micro index, and QMS to ensure effective delivery.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Solid understanding and knowledge of business planning processes.
- Must be a competent taster.
- Meticulous with high attention to detail.
- Ability to lead change management initiatives.
- Ability to work with various teams across the value chain.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement solutions.
- Proven knowledge and experience in integrating and facilitating multidisciplinary teams.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good relationship skills for dealing with external and internal customers.
Minimum Requirements:
- A BSc in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent B.Tech degree.
- Must have completed SAB Ltd Brewing traineeship.
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of Standard Work Practices (SWP) and VPO problem-solving methodologies and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Knowledge of production planning processes across the value chain.
- Good understanding of NOSA Standards.
- Good understanding of financial processes in the SAB context.
- Greenbelt Certification (advantageous).
Additional Information:
- Band: VII
SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Plant Administrator
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the plant.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
Front Desk Management:
- Handle office visitors effectively and timely, and maintain a visitor register.
- Build good customer care and relationships between stakeholders and the company.
- Handle and screen calls.
- Manage access to the Plant Manager (PM)/Head of Department (HOD)/Manager’s office (only authorized access and safe keeping of keys).
- Have digital skills for basic and advanced Microsoft Office and other software.
Secretarial Matters:
- Prepare minutes for the PM/HOD/Manager.
- Draft company memos and letters as directed.
- Maintain an efficient record-keeping and filing system.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and messages for the PM/HOD/Manager.
- Keep a contacts database of key stakeholders.
- Ensure office cleanliness, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
Administrative Services:
- Handle company visitors from abroad efficiently, including letters of invitation, travel arrangements (pickups and drop-offs for airport and office), and accommodation bookings.
- Book, confirm, and process payments for PM/HOD/Manager and their families’ air travel, car hires, hotel bookings, and visa applications.
- Ensure consistent availability of office supplies like stationery and refreshments.
- Arrange and book meetings, conferences, and reviews – including dates, times, venues, and refreshments.
- Ensure all office equipment (e.g., printers, projectors) is in good working condition.
- Handle department arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, births, and deaths.
- Manage PPE receipts and issuing.
- File and safely store company documents.
Budgets and Spend Analysis:
- Prepare or contribute to the plant’s budget.
- Manage departmental spend – ensure costs are posted to correct codes, handle postings in Flow Centric, raise GRNs, update Q-docs, and follow up on payments.
- Where required, prepare and present updates on the PM’s departmental spend.
- Follow up and process all housing bills (rent, electricity, water, refuse).
- Process all outstanding accountabilities for the PM/HOD/Manager.
- Process and ensure all inter-company recharges are done where applicable.
Drivers and Vehicles:
- Manage departmental drivers (goals, schedules, CAP, leave, overtime).
- Process drivers’ claims in the system (car wash, transport refunds, lunch).
- Keep a log of all department/pool vehicle mileage and maintenance.
VPO:
- Actively participate in driving VPO routines for the plant.
- Support in compiling VPO reports and updates.
General:
- Other duties as assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements:
- A good degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid driver’s license (bonus).
- General office skills, secretarial, and administrative practice.
- Training in advanced computer applications (COSWIN, SYPRO, SAP, Flow Centric).
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Additional Information:
- Band: XI
SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We promote gender equality. Internal applicants require line manager approval. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Packaging Team Leader
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to manage packaging shift teams safely, ensuring the production volume plan is met. All production must be packaged according to AB InBev quality process specifications.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety of all team members on shift.
- Manage PPE compliance and take action against non-compliance.
- Responsible for safe machine practices, Permit to Work (PTW), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and Safe Activity Management (SAM).
- Accountable for all process checks done at the prescribed frequency.
- Manage operator compliance. Responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse.
- Ensure problem-solving for all out-of-control processes.
- Verify compliance with daily routines as per the Agenda of Routine.
Execute Daily Schedule:
- Production, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication, autonomous maintenance inspections and fixes.
- Operate line equipment when needed, provide hands-on support on the shop floor.
- Train on and check execution of standards by the operation.
- Escalate major issues to the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager and Packaging Manager.
- Ensure end-of-shift results report is complete for shift handover. Ensure Quality First Response (QFR), 5 Why, and Abnormality reports are done according to triggers.
- Facilitate planned training.
- Control hourly employees’ work hours. Resolve issues on shift. Develop the team with a TNA (Training Needs Analysis) plan.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum: National Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Instrumental).
- Completed Packaging traineeship / AB InBev Learnership / Artisan Training.
- At least 3-5 years factory production experience.
- Demonstrated experience in shift production.
- A strong performance track record showing a disciplined work ethic, passion for problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
- Band: VII
SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Utilities Machine Specialist
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to create and sustain a progressive learning environment for level 2 and 1 teams by providing effective service focused on building competence to support brewery performance.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Operational Support:
- Provide specialist support to shift-based teams during operations.
- Assist as a functional expert in problem-solving, supporting the Process Artisan.
- Provide guidance and advice to shift-based teams when requested.
Planned Maintenance:
- Participate in maintenance planning meetings, offering suggestions and clarifying work needed.
- Carry out work during planned maintenance windows according to the schedule from the planner.
- Participate in maintenance post-mortems to share problems, opportunities, and learnings.
Routine Maintenance:
- Participate in cleaning, lubrication, and inspection according to the maintenance schedule.
- Carry out routine maintenance activities as scheduled.
- Resolve problems found during routine maintenance using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
Running Repairs:
- On request, carry out running repairs on plant and equipment or support Shift Artisans.
- Assess problems and decide on the course of action when making repairs.
- Complete administration tasks for any running repairs as per SAP requirements.
Problem Solving:
- Apply the correct problem-solving approach for issues during routine activities.
- Call in additional resources or escalate to the Engineering Controller when needed.
- Assist team members with problem resolution on request. Participate in Focused Feasibility Assessments (FFA) on request.
Improvement:
- Improve Standard Work Instructions (SWI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and maintenance tasks ongoing to prevent issues.
Housekeeping and Safety:
- Operate safely at all times and highlight unsafe practices for correction.
- Follow work instructions and adhere to AB InBev policies and procedures.
- Carry out housekeeping tasks and apply 5S principles.
Minimum Requirements:
- N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical).
- Trade Test qualification: Millwright/Fitter.
- 3-5 years in a utilities production environment.
- Utilities maintenance workshop experience in a plant.
- CAT-B with refrigeration experience.
- Understanding of CO2 purification, boilers, effluent water, chlorine, NH3 plants, and reticulation systems.
Additional Information:
- Band:
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We promote gender equality.
Packaging Operator
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined packaging equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment and manage associated processes and performance in packaging.
- Interpret and implement the production plan for the shift.
- Operate manual and automatic machines on the line as per standards.
- Ensure process quality and productivity.
- Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring processes, and take action when required.
- Manage Production Information Management System (PIMS) and Production Operations Management System (POMS), and take corrective action on negative trends.
- Use Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for process checks and downtime acknowledgment.
- Use Operational First Response (OFR) reports as per triggers.
- Contribute to AB reports as required.
- Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by raising Safety Improvement Opportunities (SIOs).
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Post-matric or equivalent (e.g., N4) – National Diploma or equivalent (advantageous).
- Technical background.
- Added advantage: IOB Certificate.
- Safe Activity Management (SAM)/Lock Out Tag Out (LOTOTO).
- Training: Minimum 9 months on-the-job training and completed Skills Programme (SKAP) within 12 months.
- Experience in a packaging FMCG industry.
Additional Information:
- Band: XI
SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Packaging Operator (Second Posting)
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined packaging equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment and manage associated processes and performance in packaging.
- Interpret and implement the production plan for the shift.
- Operate manual and automatic machines on the line as per standards.
- Ensure process quality and productivity.
- Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance.
- Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring processes, and take action when required.
- Manage PIMS and POMS, and take corrective action on negative trends.
- Use OFRs as per triggers.
- Contribute to AB reports as required.
- Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality and food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems and processes to meet the highest standards.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12.
- Minimum of 9 months on-the-job training and completed SKAP within 12 months.
- Experience in a packaging FMCG industry.
Additional Information: SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements.
Safety and Environmental Controller
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to support operational and line management to ensure a comprehensive and professional Occupational Health and Safety System functions well. This includes compliance with safety systems, standards, and work practices to meet VPO Safety Pillar targets and Safety KPIs.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensuring Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act:
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental legislation.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
Monitor and Advise on Safety VPO Pillar Implementation:
- Ensure all blocks of the Safety Pillar are implemented in the plant and associated wet depot/warehouse.
- Perform safety monitoring and audits.
Ensure Workplace Hazards are Identified and Communicated:
- Perform risk assessments as per VPO standards.
- Ensure all employees know work hazards and control measures.
- Ensure safety incidents and observations are identified, reported, and closed.
Track Leading Safety KPIs and Support Improvements:
- Ensure all safety incidents and observations are captured in Credit360.
- Ensure optimal use of the Safety App to raise incidents and observations.
Promote Awareness of Occupational Safety and VPO Safety Programme:
- Lead and participate in World Safety Day/Week activities.
- Share relevant safety alerts with operational teams.
- Use dashboards to drive safety performance improvements.
Conduct Incident Investigations:
- Identify root causes and agree on systemic loop closure action plans with line managers.
- Maintain updated records of all incidents in Credit360.
- Develop and share safety alerts.
Ensure Induction for Employees and Contractors:
- Provide safety training and awareness for new employees, service providers, and contractors.
Ensure Safe Execution of Capex Projects:
- Manage safety during project execution.
Drive Closure of Investigations, Safety Gaps, and Legal Compliance:
- Continuously improve safety performance.
- Reduce or eliminate safety incidents and injuries.
Ensure Site Security:
- Prevent damage or loss of assets.
- Manage safety for contractors and service providers.
Identify and Provide Safety Training:
- Improve employees’ knowledge of the Safety Pillar.
- Provide mandatory training to all employees as per VPO Safety Pillar.
Develop and Maintain Safety Documentation:
- Maintain safety systems through SOPs, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant qualification.
- 12 months on-the-job training.
- Qualification in Safety Legal compliance.
- 2-3 years as Safety Facilitator or equivalent position.
Additional Information:
- Band: VIII
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We promote gender equality.
Brewing Operator
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is the safe operation of one or more discrete processes in the Brewing and Utilities plant (e.g., Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Quality Control), execution of maintenance tasks, quality control checks and analyses, and coaching fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Optimize plant and process performance where appropriate.
- Operate the Brew House plant and process.
- Operate Beverage Fermentation plant and process.
- Operate Beverage Filtration plant and process.
- Operate the Packaging (kegging and bottling) plant and process.
- Perform housekeeping tasks, apply 5S principles, and follow safe work practices.
- Identify and correct unsafe work practices.
- Support the creation of standard work procedures, including quick fix routines and problem-solving.
Quality Control and Analysis:
- Carry out required quality checks and analyses, record results in information systems.
- Apply problem-solving techniques (e.g., quick fix routines) for quality problems.
- Escalate unresolved problems to the Brewing Area Manager (BAM).
- Participate actively in meetings and goal reviews.
- Use the gap list to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
- Understand team goals and participate in goal review sessions.
- Use communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others.
- Complete handover to incoming shift team members on plant performance, quality, and production issues.
- Complete autonomous maintenance tasks and problem-solving activities.
- Respond quickly to upstream or downstream triggers for out-of-control processes.
- Apply problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, quick fix routines) to identify and correct problems.
- Develop others in your skills and learn skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians.
- Be a logical, analytical problem solver who can work in unstructured environments.
- Be a team player (communicate, listen, assist).
- Show initiative and energy.
- Have achievement drive (improve, exceed standards, be the best).
- Be available for flexible hours, including outside normal office hours and weekends, to meet production needs.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work shifts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12.
- Basic PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP).
Additional Information:
- Band: XI
SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Quality Manager
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
The key purpose of this role is to manage, lead, and support the Quality Assurance team and internal customers (Plant Management – Sales and Distribution, Manufacturing, and Innovation/Marketing) to maintain product quality and integrity across the value stream, while conducting business in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
- Implement safety, health, and environmental procedures and legislation.
- Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
- Manage human resources: Develop employees, ensure positive employee relations, apply personnel practices.
- Quality control governance for the brewery: Standards in place and understood, training on methods, verification of procedures, equipment calibration, highlight deviations to managers, stop processes if needed.
- Manage quality control environment: Conform to value chain requirements, manage QC administration, optimize measuring equipment availability, maintain consumable stock, optimize quality control management system.
- Optimize team performance: Facilitate team dynamics, maintain performance management system, communicate effectively.
- Lead quality strategy as per VPO: Improve quality compliance, reduce reputational risks, achieve VPO targets and Quality KPIs.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Understanding of process control in brewing and packaging environments.
- Assertive and analytical.
- Proactive with proven leadership ability.
- Good understanding of Manufacturing Excellence principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Core Laboratory practices.
- Communication and interpersonal skills for all levels.
- Conceptual thinker, analytical, high numeracy.
- Conducts audits, interprets results, disseminates information for efficiency.
- Sets and manages department costs within budget, ensures safety standards.
- Develops Quality procedures and systems for implementation.
- Develops and manages Supplier Partnership Programme.
- Provides leadership in applying quality principles across the value chain.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology or 4-year equivalent training.
- Minimum: 3-6 months on-the-job training, Ideal: 6-9 months.
- 2-3 years in Laboratory, Brewing, or Packaging operations.
Additional Information:
- Band: VI
SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
Engineering Trainee
About SAB/AB InBev: [Same intro]
Job Purpose: The key purpose of this role is to help graduates acquire technical skills and experience, and familiarize them with company culture and principles through an 18-month structured programme. Upon completion, participants can take on areas of responsibility immediately.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
- The traineeship is hands-on and self-study focused, where trainees gain full understanding of theory, principles, and equipment operation across departments.
- Participate in projects aligned to programme requirements and brewery priorities.
- Apply VPO principles.
- Diagnose systemic and situational problems and troubleshoot.
- Participate in team structures, including acting in leadership positions within departments.
- Communicate learnings and solutions across business levels.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc, BEng, or BTech or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Energy, or Mechatronics.
- BSc Chemical Engineering.
- BSc/BTech Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Biology.
Additional Information:
- Band: VIII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements. Management may use additional relevant information for shortlisting.
We wish you all the best with your applications.