Apply for the SAB Trainee programmes in various fields. The SAB is looking for candidates to fill open trainee positions in vatious areas and fields.
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Trainee Packaging Producation
The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and operation of Packaging equipment across the Packaging Hall
- Participation in projects in Packaging aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
- Apply VPO principles (Supply Excellence Principles)
- Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
- Participation in Packaging team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Packaging
- Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business
Minimum Requirements:
- BSC or BTech or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineerin
- 2 years Packaging Experience
- Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
- Geographical mobility within South Africa
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Trainee Packaging Maintenance
The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles, operation and maintenance of Packaging equipment across the Packaging Hall
- Participation in projects in Packaging aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
- Apply VPO principles (Supply Excellence Principles)
- Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
- Participation in Packaging team structures, including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Packaging
- Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum BSc, BEng or B-Tech Qualification in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and interest in maintenance, reliability, or engineering problem-solving
- Packaging experience advantageous but not mandatory
- Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
- Geographical mobility within South Africa
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
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Trainee Technical Services
The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and operation of Utilities equipment across the Brewery
- Participation in projects in Utilities aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
- Apply VPO principles (Supply Excellence Principles)
- Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
- Participation in Utilities team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Utilities
- Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum BSc, BEng or B-Tech Qualification in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
- Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
- Geographical mobility within South Africa
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Brewing Technical Trainee
The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Effective communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Self-managed and assertiveness
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business • Creative and broad-minded thinker
- Dynamic Personality
- Must be a change agent (influential power)
- Self-starter and energetic
- Willingness to challenge the “status quo”
- Owner Mind-set
- Excitement to function in a dynamic and fast changing environment
- Problem Solver
- Passion for Beer and Brewing
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc degree in Biological sciences, Chemistry orChemical Engineering or equivalent Btech
- Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
- Geographical mobility within South Africa
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Maltings Technical Trainee
The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory principles and operation of Technical Services, Quality& Production equipment across the Maltings site
- Participation in projects in Technical Services, Quality and Production aligned to the program requirements and Maltings priorities
- Apply VPO principles (Supply Excellence Principles)
- Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
- Participation in Technical Services, Quality & Production team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Maltings
- Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels ofthe business
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Effective communication skills at all levels of the business
- Good presentation skills
- Self-managed and assertiveness
- Creative and broad-minded thinker
- Dynamic Personality
- Must be a change agent (influential power)
- Self-starter and energetic
- Willingness to challenge the status quo
- Owner Mind-set
- Problem Solver
- Excitement to function in a dynamic and fast changing environment
- Passion for Beer and Brewing
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent BTech
- 2 years Technical Services/ Quality/ Production Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and interest in maintenance, reliability, or engineering problemsolving
- Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
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Those are current SAB Trainee Programmes, apply online before the closing period.
