Management Trainee Logistics

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Cape Town is seeking a Management Trainee in Supply Chain, focusing on Logistics. This 18-month program offers exposure to various supply chain functions and aims to develop competent leaders through mentorship and practical experience. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong leadership skills. Applicants must be South African citizens eligible to live and work in the country.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Strong performance record from past tasks.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure in supply chain support functions.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Stand in for specific job roles.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Computer Literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

Overview

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Management Trainee Programme - Supply Chain Customer Services and Logistics

The secret of success is to be ready when the opportunity comes…. Are you ready to start your career? Then look no further, the prospects are exciting and opportunities endless. The Heineken Beverages Management Trainee Programme offers exceptional development opportunities to self-motivated, talented individuals that enables them to achieve their career ambitions! Through a fast-paced, accelerated learning environment, trainees are empowered with a customised development, experience and mentorship needed to take them to senior levels within Heineken Beverages. The programme aims to build competent, well-equipped leaders of the future who will be able to lead the business and progress it to the next level.

We are in search of 1 newly graduated (2025) individual looking to specialize in the Logistics function at one of our Customer Services & Logistics sites within Supply Chain.

Position details

• Immediate Superior: Zone Logistics Manager
• Job Grade: 9
• Location: Cape Town
• Function: Supply Chain
• Sub Function: Customer Services and Logistics
• Type of Contract: Fixed Term
• Reference Number: 145243
• Closing Date: 03/10/2025

Programme details

Duration of Programme: An 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis in Logistics
• Improvement projects and workplace exposure
• Stand in periods for specific job roles
• The business value-chain and core business fundamentals

Structure

• An intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams gaining exposure in the dynamic CS&L environment and exposure in challenging and exciting projects.
• Graduates are developed and coached by technical experts in their respective fields.
• A learning journey linked to an Action Learning Project with specific business deliverables.

Locations

• Cape Town

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in the following fields: Supply Chain / Logistics
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• The person should have a strong performance record that can be verified from past tasks and assignments
• Be able to effectively interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and education levels
• Have good analytical and problem resolving capabilities

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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