Management Trainee (Processing)

The HEINEKEN Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa is offering a Management Trainee Programme focusing on Supply Chain. The 18-month program provides exposure to critical functions and development opportunities for newly graduated individuals. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Food Technology and be eager to grow into leadership roles. The role is based in Johannesburg Springs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (Degree) in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Food Technology.
• Good tertiary academic results.
• South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to supply chain support functions.
• Work on improvement projects and workplace exposure.
• Participate in stand-in periods for specific job roles.

Skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Good analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Cellar Manager
Job Grade: 9
Location: Johannesburg Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference Number: 145682
Closing Date: 18/10/2025

Management Trainee Programme

Supply Chain

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. After completing the traineeship, you should have acquired the relevant technical skills, leadership skills and knowledge base to fit into a leadership position within one of key functions of Supply Chain functions within Heineken Beverages. We are in search of1newly graduated (2025) individual looking to specialize in theProcessingfieldat one of our Manufacturing Plants within Supply Chain

Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis Processing Cider Making
• 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 Manufacturing environmentand 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.

We require Graduates in the following locations:

• Johannesburg Springs

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree) in of the following fields: BSC Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technoloy
• 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.