lab technician

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 carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing 
product from Brew house, Yeast & Fermentation and Bright beer.​

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Sampling is carried out as per manualised methods​

• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method ​

• Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices​

• Accurate results generated, recorded and reported on time​

• Carry out lab equipment maintained and calibration as per manualized methods​

• Comply to company safety policy and procedure (Hazardous substance, PPE, MSDS, Safety incidents, lab safety rules)​

• Adhere to 5S and Housekeeping schedules​

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results ​

• Coach, check, mentor and assist shift-based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques​

• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required

Key Attributes and Competencies: 

• Must be hardworking, honest and self-motivated​

• Must be dynamic & a good team player​

• Excellent commitment to Occupational Safety & health, Environmental implications of the job​

• Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment ​

• Assertive and analytical ​

• Knowledge in computer Excel, Power point ​

• Proactive ​

• Proven leadership ability​

• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence

• Ability to work Independently

• Record of Achievement in Current Role

• High Level of Technical Competency

• Ability to use Data to Optimize Processes

• High Level of Numeracy

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum – National Diploma in Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent​

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in FMCG industry ​

• Knowledge of VPO quality

Additional Information: 

• BAND: X 

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