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Kgalagadi Breweries Ltd is a locally owned beer beverages manufacturing and distribution company with sites in Gaborone and Francistown. We invite suitable applicants to apply for the roles of Packaging Manager and Technical Services Manager, both based at our Gaborone Beer Plant.
Job Purpose: To manage and co-ordinate the packaging department (people, plant, process and systems) in order to achieve the required standard of product quality and output in the most efficient and effective manner.
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Job Summary
Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Manufacturing
Closing Date: 2026-06-09
Key Responsibilities
Lead the packaging team in a manner that engenders ownership, empowerment and team interaction
Lead the development of packaging team goals and ensure these are communicated and understood by team members
Conduct regular packaging team goal review sessions, and conduct regular one-on-one and performance reviews.
Ensure training need analyses are conducted and training plans developed for team members
Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure cross skilling occurs within the packaging team
Safety and Housekeeping
Ensure that the packaging team apply proper safety and housekeeping procedures, and adhere to all legal requirements when carrying out their tasks
Ensure implementation of the appropriate SAB and legislative policies (such as OSH act) on safety and housekeeping.
Ensure that safety and housekeeping receive the appropriate focus through regular checks and safety audits
Where unsafe work practice have been identified, the packaging manager is responsible for correcting this
Ensures adherence to PPE policy
General production housekeeping
Safe maintenance practices audited
Ensures adherence to SHE system requirements
Drive the implementation of VPO in accordance with the zone and plant implementation actions
Drive safety and legal compliance in the packaging hall
Requirements
BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
minimum of 5 years’ experience in Production Maintenance Management with deep expertise in asset management
Experience of managing and running a high speed packaging line would be highly advantageous
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing people
Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a packaging hall (financial, operational, people)
How to Apply
Closing date is 9th June 2026Send CV and Supporting documents to: kbl.recruitment@bw.ab-inbev.comPut the name of the position applying for in the subject of the email applicationOnly email applications will be acceptedOnly shortlisted applicants will be responded to
About the CompanyKgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (KBL) stands as Botswana’s foremost producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Operating primarily from its facilities in Gaborone, KBL manufactures a diverse portfolio including popular clear beers, traditional African brews, and a range of soft drinks under license, such as Coca-Cola products. As a significant subsidiary of the Botswana Stock Exchange-listed Sechaba Brewery Holdings Limited, KBL plays a vital role in the nation’s economy through employment and local value creation. The company is instrumental in supplying refreshment across Botswana, serving both urban centers and remote communities. Its extensive distribution network ensures a consistent presence of its beloved brands throughout the country.Botswana’s leading producer and distributor of refreshing beverages.View all jobs at this company →