Website The South African Breweries (SAB)
The South African Breweries (SAB) is a subsidiary of AB InBev. Founded in 1895, SAB is South Africa’s top brewer and leading distributor of beer. For more than 120 years SAB has been an integral thread in the social fabric of our country and continues to play a crucial role in the national economy… read more. The company operates seven breweries and 40 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 some of the country’s most popular beer brands Ânamely Carling Black Label, Hansa Pilsener, Castle Lager, Castle Lite and Castle Milk Stout. SAB also owns a hop production company, The South African Breweries Hop Farms (Pty) Ltd; a barley farming company, The South African Breweries Barley Farms (Pty) Ltd; a barley malting company, The South African Breweries Maltings (Pty) Ltd; and a 60% share of the metal crown manufacturer, Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd. As South Africa’s leading brewer, SAB is committed to promoting responsible alcohol consumption – both inside and outside the company. As a subsidiary of AB InBev, it subscribes to the Group’s Alcohol Framework and has a comprehensive Code of Commercial Communication in place. SAB also actively seeks to encourage collaboration across the areas of education, access to information, law enforcement and parental involvement to encourage responsible alcohol behaviour. Having adopted its first equity policy as early as 1971, SAB has been a pioneer for change in South Africa. In 2009, SAB tabled its trailblazing broad-based black economic empowerment transaction, SAB Zenzele. Through its various corporate social responsibility programmes, SAB actively invests in community partnerships and works tirelessly at socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives to build a stronger South Africa. The South African Breweries 65 Park Lane Sandown Sandton
End Date: April 30, 2026
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
SPECIALIST ANALYSIS
Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan. Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems.
Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders.
Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving.
Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants.
Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment
QUALITY AUDITING
Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required.
Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Support production teams in problem solving by providing specialist knowledge on micro sampling and techniques.
Lead, facilitate or take part in problem solving sessions as a functional expert when required.
TRAINING
Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices.
Take part in the development of training material.
Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities.
Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.
Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards.
Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams.
Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary.
Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met.
Minimum Requirements:
Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry Diploma/degree
Biotechnology Diploma/degree
Food Technology Diploma/degree
2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
May be called on to work overtime as required
Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
Live by the ABInBev principles to drive and ensure compliance to the Quality VPO pillar
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