Support Analyst

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Cape Town is seeking a Support Analyst to assist Business Users with queries and system support. The role involves creating training materials for end users and requires strong IT technical skills and experience in Production or Quality management. A valid driver's license and the ability to provide after-hour support are essential. This position promotes diversity and inclusion and requires applicants to be eligible to work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ support experience, with 3 years in Production or Quality management.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability for after-hour user support and willingness to travel for project rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Users with queries, issues, and training.
• Identify recurring system problems and report them.
• Develop and maintain supporting training documentation.

Skills

IT Technical Skills

Analytical Skills

Written and Oral Communication

Administrative Ability

Education

Relevant Information Systems Qualification

Tools

SAP Modules

Third-party Integration Systems

Job description

Overview

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Team Leader Application Support

Location: Cape Town

Function: Digital & Technology

Sub Function: Digital & Technology - Other Support

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 140813

Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Responsibilities

• The Support Analyst will be responsible to support Business Users with all queries, issues, and requests for our various Production sites. The incumbent will also create training material for the above-mentioned system(s) and present classroom and one-on-one training to end users when needed.
• System support for calls logged in line with procedures and Service Level Agreements.
• Identify and report recurring system problems.
• Develop and maintain supporting training documentation.
• Assess training needs in liaison with business units.
• Facilitate end-user training with relevant training department.
• The Support Analyst will be responsible for super-user support in the various production sites systems, including the various SAP Modules and third-party integration systems.
• Maintaining close business relationships with the planners, engineering team, production personnel, and specifically key users in the various sites and departments.
• Broad understanding of the solution components and integration with an emphasis on:
• • Planning
  • SAP Process Orders environment
  • Inbound & Outbound process
  • Engineering [Plant Maintenance]
  • Stock movements
  • Assisting with support between SAP & Third-party integration systems.
• Identify and report recurring system problems.
• Develop effective manager and peer working relations.
• Take responsibility of own performance goals and personal growth.
• Culture Shaping Survey IDP in place.
• Managing your career (EPMS Scorecard, IDP and Career Plan in place)
• Drive own development to ensure knowledge and skills remain current.

Education And Experience

• Relevant information systems qualification
• Very good business knowledge in the areas supported by production and quality systems.
• Proven IT Technical skills: Minimum of 5 years’ support experience of which 3 years must be in Production or Quality management environment.
• Solid understanding of Information Systems and Technology management.
• Exposure to system integration would be advantageous.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong administrative ability with high attention to detail.
• Goal orientated team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability for after-hour user support and willingness to travel for project roll outs.

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.