Job Description

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Immediate Superior: Ludine Plaatjies


Job Grade: 0

Location: Gqeberha

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Manufacturing

Type of Contract: Fixed Term


Reference Number: 136488


Closing Date: 14/05/2025



Food & Beverages Packaging Operations Learnership x 2



Applications are invited to apply for the 14-month Food & Beverages Packaging Operations Learnership based at Heineken Beverages Gqeberha Manufacturing. Acquiring this qualification will enable an individual to perform basic operations on an automated food & beverage packaging line within set requirements of a manufacturing unit.


The Learnership entails the following outcomes:


Demonstrating an understanding of basic machine operations in a manufacturing and/or packaging environment. Monitoring critical control points (CCP's) as an integral part of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system. Performing quality control practices in a food or sensitive consumer product operation. Competence in 3 x Machine Workplace Observations as part of the Learnership on an automated food & beverage packaging line includes (to be decided based on operational requirements): Washing Filling Sealing Labelling Palletizing Depalletizing Performing first line maintenance. Applying problem-solving techniques. Demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to interpret and use information. Demonstrating Mathematics abilities Learner will be required to attend classes and successfully complete assessments (minimum pass rate of 70% per subject) as part of the programme.
Minimum Requirements:


Unemployed at time of application. Must have passed Grade 12 with Mathematics (NOT Maths Literacy) and English as subjects. Relevant experience within a production/high-speed packaging environment would be advantageous. Knowledge of safe working procedures. Proven verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function independently and under pressure. Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the Learnership. Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime as part of workplace training when required. Adhere to the Heineken Beverages Code of Business Conduct while in the employment of Heineken Beverages. Successful applicants will be offered a Fixed-term Contract
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.