Job Details

🏢 Company: South African Breweries (SAB)
🎓 Job Title: Brewing Artisan
📍 Location: Alrode Brewery, Gauteng, South Africa
🕒 Workplace: On-site
⏳ Job Type: Full-time
📂 Job Category: Operations & Technical / Artisan Role

Company Overview

South African Breweries (SAB) is a leading beverage company with a rich heritage of innovation, quality, and excellence. SAB is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and developing talent through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentoring. With a focus on teamwork and safety, SAB empowers its employees to unlock their full potential in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Job Overview

The Brewing Artisan role at SAB Alrode Brewery provides specialist artisan skills and operational knowledge to support the shift team in daily brewing operations. The role involves contributing to operations, maintenance, problem-solving, and process optimisation, while providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior operators and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

Provide specialist support to shift teams during standby and day shifts
Assist as a functional expert in mechanical and electrical fault finding
Guide and mentor shift teams on correct responses to equipment failure
Participate in regional and central plant optimisation trials

Planned Maintenance

Execute planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule
Report incomplete or delayed work to the Maintenance Controller
Assist team members during planned maintenance activities
Complete SAP administration related to maintenance activities
Participate in post-maintenance feedback sessions

Routine Maintenance

Conduct cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and routine maintenance as scheduled
Resolve identified maintenance issues using correct problem-solving techniques
Execute condition monitoring activities as allocated

Running Repairs

Perform running repairs on plant and equipment when requested
Assess problems and determine appropriate course of action
Call on specialist support where necessary (internal or external)
Ensure major repair requirements are transferred to engineering workshop
Complete all related SAP administration

Problem Solving

Apply correct problem-solving techniques during routine and unplanned activities
Escalate issues to Engineering Controller when required
Participate as functional expert in failure and fault analyses (FFA)

Housekeeping and Safety

Operate safely and identify unsafe work practices
Follow work instructions and SAB policies/procedures
Apply 5S principles and maintain housekeeping standards

Qualifications

Education

Matric (Grade 12)
N3 Certificate

Experience & Certifications

Recognised Trade Test as Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician

Skills & Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Conceptual and planning skills
Mental alertness and ability to respond to operational issues
Subject matter expertise in mechanical/electrical systems

CV Tips for This Role

Highlight trade qualifications and artisan experience
Emphasise problem-solving or fault-finding experience
Include exposure to plant operations, maintenance, and mechanical/electrical systems
Demonstrate teamwork, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing experience
Showcase adherence to safety procedures and 5S/housekeeping practices

Benefits of Joining SAB

Hands-on experience in one of South Africa’s leading breweries
Exposure to specialist artisan techniques and continuous improvement initiatives
Mentorship and knowledge transfer from experienced artisans
Opportunity to participate in optimisation projects and process enhancements
Career growth potential within SAB and the beverage industry

Company Policy

SAB is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made in line with the SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. Preference will be given to applicants from underrepresented groups, in accordance with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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