Micro Technician

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage producer in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking a candidate for the Quality Department to manage the Micro lab. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality standards and managing lab systems. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and microbiological knowledge, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. The position requires shift work.

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory and Micro laboratory.
• Ability to think innovatively and work well within a team.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Align goals and objectives with site quality.
• Manage Micro lab and ensure compliance to standards.
• Conduct site training as required.

Skills

Microbiological knowledge

Attention to detail

Report writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree/Diploma in Microbiology, Food Technology or Biotechnology

Job description

Overview

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Nomfuneko Nomzaza
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 147106
Closing Date: 07/11/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in theQuality Department, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch.The successful candidate will report to theHygiene Specialists.

Key Performance Areas

• Align goals and objectives with site quality
• Manage Micro lab
• Manage equipment reliability
• Manage and optimise current lab systems
• Conduct site training as required and relevant
• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications
• Ensure integrity of results
• Analyse data of identify quality risks
• Analyse data to identify food safety risks
• Compliance to Micro methods and standards
• Ensure hygiene support and compliance
• Lead hygiene problem solving and improvement initiatives as applicable
• Effectively manage high performance culture of self
• Always ensure sound approaches to health and safety
• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and sustainable development

Requirements

• A recognized and relevant Degree / Diploma in Microbiology, Food Technology or Biotechnology
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory and Micro laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be considered advantageous).
• Must have extensive Microbiological knowledge
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have computer literate i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
• Attention to detail with the ability to work accurately.
• Excellent report writing and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability work well within a team.
• Must be able to think innovatively.
• Must have advanced problem-solving ability
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and extended hours when necessary.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

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.