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PACKAGING MAINTENANCE CONTROLLE

The South African Breweries Ltd

Job Description

Cookie Notice Your Privacy Always Active The Key Purpose of this role is to co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Manage all mechanical maintenance activities and lead a team of 4 employees across on day shift. Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and with own team carrying out the plant repairs. Responsible for the reduction of breakdowns in the Packaging area by analyzing breakdowns, complying with the PM requirements and implementing Continuous Improvements. Review and Implementation of Planned Maintenance Procedures (Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklists). Ensures that service levels agreements are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance effectively. Participate in executing the department's asset care strategy and ensure the machine performance of the Packaging department is maintained. Coaches and develops the engineering skills of other maintenance and operational staff. Control and oversee maintenance cost against available budget. Ensure engineering standards applied correctly. Draws up, Coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOPs. Support Packaging Process Artisans Coach Artisans on AWS Manage Level 1 & 2 team goals in Packaging area. Conduct individual and team performance reviews and one on ones. Provide performance feedback. Lead all VPO initiatives in the department Apply and sustain industrial relations initiatives, policies, procedures, agreements & core values. Ensures that Company Quality Standards and are adhered to in the Packaging area PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Responsible for fault-finding and problem solving of engineering/ operational problems in the Packaging area by ensuring that the appropriate corrective action regarding any deviation from standards is taken. Identifies the major engineering losses in Packaging area and investigates using problem solving methodologies. (5 Why, Stage 1 etc.) Preview emergency works orders and initiate investigations and corrective action Capability to develop and lead cross functional teams to deliver Business needs SAFETY AND HYGIENE Ensure team compliance with acts and procedures. Maintain 5 S and housekeeping standards. Ensure reporting, investigation, documentation and action of incidents as per the relevant acts and procedures. Promote safety awareness Ensure compliance with special work permit requirements by own employees and contractors. Minimum Requirements: Minimum Qualification: Degree Mechanical Engineering (S4) / (N6) and Trade Tested Fitter or Millwright Maintenance Diploma would be advantageous 3 -5 years' experience in Preventive, & Predictive Maintenance of concerned with production plant, involved in the day-to-day inspections, preventive & predictive maintenance and repair of machinery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organization Previous experience with VPO or other continuous improvement tools would be advantageous Ability to prioritize and manage maintenance projects in a Packaging environment Good knowledge of sustainable development reporting would be advantageous Good all round knowledge of manufacturing Demonstrated knowledge of SHE policies and procedures High integrity and discipline High energy levels and good interpersonal skills Attention to detail Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Sound knowledge of VPO and workplace change principles Sound knowledge of the Computer Maintenance Management System (SAP) Ability to implement effective problem solving Sound organizational skills and ability to work in a highly structured and controlled environment Team player with outstanding interpretational skills A good understanding of the Change Management Process Having general understanding about Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Leadership skills People management skills Additional Information: BAND: VII SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose - We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers - which articulates who we are and where we are going.At SAB it's always about more than the beer.We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish

About This Role

Career insights for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders positions

Salary Benchmark
R16,588/month
R11,245 to R25,874/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Operations Monitoring Monitoring Active Listening Coordination Operation and Control
Common Technologies
Microsoft Outlook 365 Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Excel 365 DYMO Connect

Job Overview

Date Posted
23 Apr 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R16,588/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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