packaging maintenance controller

packaging maintenance controller

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company
The South African Breweries
Location
Gqeberha
Via
BeBee ZA

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 co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Asset Care
• Manage all brewing mechanical maintenance activities and lead a team of 4 employees across on day shift.
• Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimise production output and with own team carrying out the plant repairs.
• Responsible for the reduction of breakdowns in the brewing area by analyzing breakdowns, complying with the PM requirements and implementing Continuous Improvements.
• Review and Implementation of Planned Maintenance Procedures (Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklists).
• Ensures that service levels agreements are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance effectively.
• Participate in executing the department's asset care strategy and ensure the machine performance of the brewing department is maintained.
• Control and oversee maintenance cost against available budget.
• Ensure engineering standards applied correctly.
• Draws up, Coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOPs

Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Responsible for fault finding and problem solving of engineering/ operational problems in the brewing area by ensuring that the appropriate corrective action regarding any deviation from standards is taken.
• Identifies the major engineering losses in brewing area and investigates using problem solving methodologies. (5 Why, Stage 1 etc.).
• Review emergency works orders and initiate investigations and corrective action.
• Capability to develop and lead cross functional teams to deliver Business needs.

Safety and Hygiene
• Ensure team compliance with acts and procedures.
• Maintain 5 S and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure reporting, investigation, documentation and action of incidents as per the relevant acts and procedures.
• Promote safety awareness.

Administration
• Manager Level 1 & 2 Team goals in brewing area.
• Conduct individual and team performance reviews and one on ones.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Lead all VPO initiatives in the department.

Key Attributes and Competencies:
• High Integrity and discipline.
• High energy levels and good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to implement effective problem solving.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to work in a highly structured and controlled environment.
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• People Management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organisation

Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma Mechanical Engineering (S4)/ (N6) and Trade Tested Fitter or Millwright.
• Maintenance Diploma would be advantageous.
• 3-5 years' experience in Preventive, Predictive Maintenance of concerned with production plant, involved in the day-to-day inspections, preventive & predictive maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Previous work experience with VPO or other continuous improvement tools would be advantageous.

Additional Information:
• Band VIII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for packing staff is R32.75 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R5,870 gross per month for a 45-hour week. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
Q What work visa do I need as a foreigner from SADC countries for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, non-exempt SADC nationals require a General Work Visa for packing staff roles, valid for up to 5 years with employer sponsorship. Applications cost R1,520 and must include a job offer letter and proof of qualifications. Processing takes 8-10 weeks at a VFS centre.
Q Am I eligible for packing staff jobs with only Grade 12 and no prior warehouse experience?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff positions require no formal qualifications beyond Grade 12 or equivalent, with no mandatory prior experience under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employers must provide 3 months probation training. Unemployed youth qualify for subsidized training via the Employment Services of South Africa.
Q What documents do I need to submit when applying for packing staff jobs through government job centres?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, required documents include certified ID copy, Grade 12 certificate, CV, and bank statement for packing staff registrations at labour centres. UIF registration card is mandatory if previously employed. Submit in person at any of the 146 PES centres nationwide.
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