Management Trainee (Processing)

The HEINEKEN Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beverage company is seeking a Management Trainee for a fixed-term programme in Johannesburg. This 18-month opportunity aims to develop the next generation of supply chain leaders, focusing on the Processing field. Candidates must have a degree in Chemical Engineering and a passion for making a positive impact. South African citizenship and excellent academic results are required. Join us to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in Chemical Engineering.
• South African citizen.
• Good tertiary academic results.
• Computer Literate.
• Highly motivated & strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supply chain support functions aimed at Processing.
• Engage in improvement projects and workplace exposure.
• Complete stand-in periods for specific job roles.

Job description

Overview

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Cellar Manager
Job Grade: 9
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference Number: 145038
Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Programme

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 of 1 newly graduated (2025) individual looking to specialize in the Processing field at one of our Manufactuing Plants within Supply Chain.

Duration

Duration of Programme: A 18-month period comprising of

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

Structure

Structure:

• An intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams gaining exposure in the dynamic Processing stream and challenging 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

We require Graduates in the following locations:

• Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/BTech) in Chemical Engineering
• South African citizen
• Good tertiary academic results
• Computer Literate
• Have the potential to make a positive impact in a challenging environment
• Highly motivated & 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.