Packaging Team Leader
Company
The South African Breweries
Location
Polokwane
Via
BeBee ZA
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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 manage packaging shift teams, within safety criteria, to ensure production volume plan is met. All production should be packaged in accordance with ABINBEV quality process specifications.
Key outputs and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for safety of all team members on shift
• Manage PPE compliance and has the authority to take action against non-compliance
• Responsible for Machine safe practices, PTW , LOTO and SAM
• Accountable for all process checks to be done as per prescribed frequency
• Manage operator compliance Responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse
• Ensure Problem solving for all out of control processes
• Verify compliance with daily routines as per Agenda of Routine
Execute Daily schedule :
• Production, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication, autonomous maintenance inspections and fixes
• Operate line equipment where needed, provide shop floor hands on support
• Train on and check the execution of standards by the operation
• Escalate Major issues to the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager and Packaging Manager
• Ensure end of shift results report is complete to enable shift handover Ensure QFR, 5 why and Abnormality reports are done according to triggers
• Facilitate planned training
• Control the hourly employees work hours Resolve issues on shift Develop team
• TNA plan
Minimum Requirements:
• Min: National Diploma (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)
• Completed Packaging traineeship /ABINBev Learnership /Artisan Training
• At least 3 -5 years factory production experience
• Demonstrated experience in shift production
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
Additional information:
• Band : VII
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 rquirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.
The key purpose of this role is to manage packaging shift teams, within safety criteria, to ensure production volume plan is met. All production should be packaged in accordance with ABINBEV quality process specifications.
Key outputs and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for safety of all team members on shift
• Manage PPE compliance and has the authority to take action against non-compliance
• Responsible for Machine safe practices, PTW , LOTO and SAM
• Accountable for all process checks to be done as per prescribed frequency
• Manage operator compliance Responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse
• Ensure Problem solving for all out of control processes
• Verify compliance with daily routines as per Agenda of Routine
Execute Daily schedule :
• Production, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication, autonomous maintenance inspections and fixes
• Operate line equipment where needed, provide shop floor hands on support
• Train on and check the execution of standards by the operation
• Escalate Major issues to the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager and Packaging Manager
• Ensure end of shift results report is complete to enable shift handover Ensure QFR, 5 why and Abnormality reports are done according to triggers
• Facilitate planned training
• Control the hourly employees work hours Resolve issues on shift Develop team
• TNA plan
Minimum Requirements:
• Min: National Diploma (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)
• Completed Packaging traineeship /ABINBev Learnership /Artisan Training
• At least 3 -5 years factory production experience
• Demonstrated experience in shift production
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
Additional information:
• Band : VII
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 rquirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.
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What is the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in South Africa is R32.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Welders must receive 1.5 times this rate for all overtime hours worked beyond 45 hours per week.
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What are the standard working hours and annual leave for Welder Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, Welder Jobs operate on a maximum 45-hour work week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Night shift welders receive an additional 10% allowance on the R32.50 hourly rate.
