Cellar Controller

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Immediate Superior: Tinothenda Magwenzi
Job Grade: 07
Location: Gqeberha
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 140898
Closing Date: 12/07/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Gqeberha Production. This person will report to the Cellar Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

- Effective management of processes to eliminate quality deviations
- Managing bulk stock and drips effectively
- Minimising losses and write-offs
- Ensuring accurate and timeous capturing of transactions on SAP
- Supervising and motivating people
- Ensure that products received adheres to company specifications
- Liaise with the necessary departments concerning production planned
- Planning and co-ordinating of daily tasks
- Ensure that departments quality management documents are kept up to date
- Liaise with engineering to ensure best asset care practices for the equipment in the cellar
- Oversee that the right filtration material is used for the right product
- Maintain effective housekeeping, Cellar hygiene and safety practices
- Ensure effective cost management in the area
- Matric plus relevant qualifications in Cellar Technology (National Diploma level or higher)
- A qualification in Brewing, Distilling or Spirit making an added advantage
- 2 - 5 years experience within an FMCG environment
- Must have a knowledge of spirits and wines
- Experience in Managing and Leading a team essential
- Experience in Managing a DCS area essential
- Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be self motivated and action driven
- Be a team player and innovator
- Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
- Computer literate
- Must have own reliable transport.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.

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.