Malting Process Operator

The South African Breweries; Theewaterskloof Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a Shift Operator for its Malting process in the Western Cape. You will run pre-steeping to germination and kilning stages, perform quality checks, and support maintenance.

This role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to SOPs within a manufacturing environment. Key tasks include operating maltings equipment, monitoring performance, maintaining safety, and contributing to continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
• Diploma in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Production Management, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 months on-the-job training.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a malting environment.
• Experience in a process-controlled manufacturing environment, preferably in food FMCG production.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement production plan for shift.
• Monitor production processes on shift.
• Ensure process quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Co-ordinate autonomous operations and cleaning.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Apply administration systems and procedures; contribute to team development.
• Use 5Y’s and quick fix routines to identify origins of problems and report to Team Leader.
• Identify waste sources and report to the Team Leader.
• Operate maltings equipment per SOPs; review performance and downtime; record waste and movements.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Initiative

Achievement drive

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma in Food Technology

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Biotechnology

Diploma in Production Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Job description

The South African Breweries is seeking a Shift Operator for its Malting process in the Western Cape. You will run pre-steeping to germination and kilning stages, perform quality checks, and support maintenance.

This role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to SOPs within a manufacturing environment. Key tasks include operating maltings equipment, monitoring performance, maintaining safety, and contributing to continuous improvement and waste reduction.