Beer Process Specialist

Ab Inbev Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company that dreams big and is committed to sustainability and responsible consumption. In this role, you will lead the development of vital projects within the beverage industry, ensuring that all design and engineering requirements are met from concept to execution. Your expertise will help optimize safety, maintenance, and energy usage in our breweries, contributing to a future filled with cheers. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this is an opportunity to unleash your potential and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in beverage process design.
• Experience with projects over $20m in scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development ensuring business requirements are met.
• Review and optimize plant layouts for cost-effective operation.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Brewing/Beverage Science

Tools

PMBOK

Job description

Job Application Deadline

Time left to apply: End Date: March 26 (4 days left to apply)

Company Culture

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company, our culture, heritage, and future. We are always looking forward, serving new ways to meet life's moments, and dreaming bigger. We seek passionate, talented, and curious individuals, providing them with resources and opportunities to unleash their potential. Our combined strengths are unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to carry out beer process development work for projects (scoping, costing, and design) and provide ongoing design management support to the implementation team as required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the development of projects ensuring business requirements are met and support ABInBev's strategic priorities.
2. Plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate engineering and design work for projects.
3. Understand and implement all design, technical specifications, and engineering requirements from concept to detailed design (FEP 0 to FEP 3).
4. Provide high-level process scopes and budgets for planning purposes.
5. Review existing brewery installations, recommend modernization to optimize safety, maintenance, and energy usage.
6. Review market solutions for equipment and implement them when justified.
7. Ensure FEP3 designs are implemented according to standards, document significant changes, and support project execution.
8. Review and approve beer process specifications for OEM equipment.
9. Participate in supplier adjudications to ensure operational performance, safety, and usage standards.
10. Support detailed process integration during project implementation.
11. Review and optimize plant layouts for cost-effective installation and operation.
12. Participate in FATs, Hazops, SATs, and quality assurance interventions.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Effective communication with development teams.
• Process-oriented, assertive, and safety-conscious.
• Problem-solving skills with pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and systematic prioritization.
• Understanding of project management, commercial, and financial principles.
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, and team management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or Brewing/Beverage Science.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of beverage process design experience.
• Experience with process, mechanical, electrical, automation, civil engineering in projects over $20m.
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., PMBOK).
• Experience in plant operations and optimization.
• Understanding of best-in-class process solutions and contractor bid evaluation.
• Experience in FMCG industry.

Additional Information

Band: VSAB / ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and talent development.

About Us

The South African Breweries (SAB) reimagines what a beer company can be, driven by our purpose: "We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers." We are more than beer—leaders in sustainability, responsible consumption, and economic contribution. With 7 breweries, 42 depots, and a diverse portfolio, we serve a wide consumer base with brands like Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, and others.