Senior Cooper

The Heineken Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking an experienced Cooper to join their team at the Van Ryn Distillery. The role involves repairing barrels, training Trainee Coopers, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and strong communication skills, along with the ability to manage physical tasks and work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cooper.
• Ability to train and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Repair used and leaking barrels.
• Oversee the up-skilling of Trainee Coopers.
• Manage movement of barrels between sites.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Planning

Organising

Training

Physical Endurance

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: [[Timothy Williams]]

Job Grade: [[6]]

Location: [[Van Ryn Distillery]]

Function: [[Supply Chain]]

Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]

Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]

Reference Number: [[137240]]

Closing Date: 23/05/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Cooperage, Van Ryn Distillery. The position reports to the Cooperage Controller .

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Effective repairing of used and leaking barrels
• Ensure repaired barrel quality standards are met
• Inspect maturation stores for leaking barrels
• Prepare wood for reparation of new barrels
• Oversee the up-skilling and development of the Trainee Coopers
• Ensure Trainee Cooper readiness for competency assessment
• Maintain tools and machinery
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
• Stand-in for Cooperage Controller when required
• Perform relevant admin duties as required
• Must be able to manage the movement of barrels between sites
• Accurately and timeously record daily production
• Ensure stocktakes are done when required and according to procedure
  
  

Skills

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cooper
• Ability to train and develop people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organise effectively
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the Cooperage activities
• Punctuality and attendance reliability
• Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime when required
• Must have a valid code EB (Code 08) Drivers’ license
  
  

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.

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