JOB DETAILS

PACKAGING OPERATOR

CompanyThe South African Breweries
LocationAkasia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 17, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1895, The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd (SAB) is part of AB Inbev, the world’s biggest brewer with more than 400 brands and brewing interests around the world. Rules of Engagement: https://bit.ly/3xt8qHw SAB is South Africa’s leading brewer and one of the nation’s most admired companies. The company operates 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa with an annual brewing capacity of 3.1 billion litres. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes brands rich in heritage such as Castle Lager, Hansa Pilsener and Carling Black Label.
About the Role

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 safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging

  • Interpret and implement production plan for shift

  • Operate manual and automatic machines online as per standards

  • Ensure process quality and productivity

  • Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required

  • Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends

  • Use of OFR’s (As per triggers)

  • Contribute towards AB reports as required

  • Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Key Attributes and Competencies:

  • Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a packaging hall (financial, operational, people)

  • A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality

  • Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, specifically health and safety and labor legislation

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum Grade 12

  • Post matric or equivalent (e.g. N4) -National Diploma or Equivalent

  • Added advantage IOB Certificate

  • Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months

  • Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry

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. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Key Skills
Packaging Equipment OperationProcess MonitoringQuality ControlProduction PlanningHealth and Safety CompliancePIMSPOMSFMCG PackagingAdministrative TrackingOperational Decision Making
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageTradesLogisticsSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Safely operate and maintain packaging equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness. This includes implementing production plans, monitoring process quality, and ensuring a safe work environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
6354
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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