Packaging Process Operator
Company
AB InBev
Location
Durban
Via
via Tsenta
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Job Description
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 t o operate and maintain the packaging process to achieve optimal equipment effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Carries out machine operation start up , shut down, running,
• Carry out brand pack changes
• Perform autonomous maintenance
• Regularly checks to ensure correct set up and operation
• Monitor process performance
• Supports development, training and coach operational teams to ensure optimal operation
• Assist in problem solving processes pertaining to specific process area
• Provides knowledge in all continuous improvement activities aimed at improving process capability of specific plant/process area
• Coaches and assesses staff as required
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment
Key Attributes and Competencies:
• Active team player
• Having vigilance and quickness to action
• Problem solving ability
• Manual dexterity
• Proven SAB track record (Prior performance)
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• Ability to work shifts
• Summatively assessed on at least two machines
• 3 years’ experience in working in a packaging process environment
Additional Information:
• Grade : XII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to
use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.
The Key Purpose of this role is t o operate and maintain the packaging process to achieve optimal equipment effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Carries out machine operation start up , shut down, running,
• Carry out brand pack changes
• Perform autonomous maintenance
• Regularly checks to ensure correct set up and operation
• Monitor process performance
• Supports development, training and coach operational teams to ensure optimal operation
• Assist in problem solving processes pertaining to specific process area
• Provides knowledge in all continuous improvement activities aimed at improving process capability of specific plant/process area
• Coaches and assesses staff as required
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment
Key Attributes and Competencies:
• Active team player
• Having vigilance and quickness to action
• Problem solving ability
• Manual dexterity
• Proven SAB track record (Prior performance)
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• Ability to work shifts
• Summatively assessed on at least two machines
• 3 years’ experience in working in a packaging process environment
Additional Information:
• Grade : XII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to
use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the National Minimum Wage for electricians in South Africa is R30.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,478 per month for a 45-hour week. Electricians must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for overtime beyond 45 hours weekly. This applies under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act sectoral determinations.
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