packaging operator
Company
AB InBev Africa
Location
Pretoria
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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 to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging
• Interpret and implement production plan for shift
• Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use of OFR's (As per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Key Attributes and Competencies:
• Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a packaging hall (financial, operational, people)
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, specifically health and safety and labor legislation
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum Grade 12
• Post matric or equivalent (e.g. N4) , National Diploma or Equivalent
• Added advantage IOB Certificate
• Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
• Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry
Additional Information:
• Band: XI
SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev 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 to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging
• Interpret and implement production plan for shift
• Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use of OFR's (As per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Key Attributes and Competencies:
• Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a packaging hall (financial, operational, people)
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, specifically health and safety and labor legislation
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum Grade 12
• Post matric or equivalent (e.g. N4) , National Diploma or Equivalent
• Added advantage IOB Certificate
• Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
• Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry
Additional Information:
• Band: XI
SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev 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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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
