Management Trainee (Processing)

Heineken Beverages; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is offering a Management Trainee Programme in Supply Chain for newly graduated individuals. The programme involves hands-on exposure to supply chain support functions, focusing on processing cider making, and tailored mentorship from technical experts. Successful candidates will acquire essential skills for leadership roles in a dynamic manufacturing environment after completing the programme. Applicants must have a degree in relevant fields, be South African citizens, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Good tertiary academic results required.
• Strong performance record in past tasks and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intensive overview of Supply Chain function streams.
• Engage in improvement projects and workplace exposures.
• Experience stand-in periods for specific job roles.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Computer literacy

Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds

Education

BSC in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Biotechnology

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 of 1 newly graduate (2025) individual looking to specialise in the Processing field at one of our Manufacturing Plants within Supply Chain.

Duration of Programme

• Exposure to supply chain support functions with an emphasis on 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 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

• Johannesburg Springs

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (Degree) in BSC Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology
• 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.