PACKAGING ARTISAN

AB InBev Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure available production and quality at minimum cost. The role requires electrical trade qualifications, N3 technical background, and experience in packaging is advantageous.

The successful candidate will work in a team‑focused environment, perform standby duties, and uphold high standards of quality and food safety. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Minimum N3 technical qualification or higher.
• Trade test qualification Electrical.
• Experience in Packaging would be advantageous.
• 2 years post‑trade test experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, risk-free working environment.
• Perform maintenance.
• Maintain and repair plant & associated devices.
• Operate and maintain all machines & associated devices in the Brewing process.
• Optimize plant, process equipment & systems.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed appropriately.
• Standby duty required as per roster.
• Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & Food safety excellence.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Training

Resource optimization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Education

N3 Technical qualification or higher

Trade test qualification Electrical

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost without sacrificing standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, healthy, risk-free working environment
• Perform maintenance
• Maintain and repair plant & associated devices
• Operate and maintain all machines & associated devices in the Brewing process
• Optimise plant, process equipment & systems
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed appropriately
• Standby duty required as per roster
• Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & Food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems & processes to ensure the highest standards are met

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge
• Ability to train, coach and mentor operators
• Ability to optimise usage of resources and reduce wastage
• Interpersonal skills
• Work in teams and collaborate
• Ability to work minimal supervision (strong self-management practices)

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum N3 Technical qualification or higher
• Trade test qualification Electrical
• Experience in Packaging would be advantageous
• Summatively assessed in current role would be advantageous
• 2 year’s post trade test experience would be advantageous

Additional Information:

• Band: XI

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.