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 and finished products. Maintain Equipment and Workplace

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

Maintain Equipment and Workplace:

• Maintain and calibrate equipment
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Analyze Samples:

• Prepare samples
• Conduct analyses

Work in Teams:

• Communicate effectively in the work place.
• Contribute to self and team development .

Process Control:

• Sampling is carried out as per manualized methods.
• Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual.
• Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualized method.
• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualized method.
• Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Accurate results generated at specified times.
• Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals.
• Nonconformance identified.
• Out of control procedure adhered to.

Lab Equipment:

• Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods.
• Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to.
• Calibration records available and updated.

Health and Safety:

• • Adherence to PPE policy.
  • Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned.
  • Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure.
  • Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures.
  • Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices.
  • Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure.
  • House-keeping schedules are adhered to.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Advise stoppage of packaging and utilities process which does not conform to standards.
• Request for chemicals /reagents and other working tools from Specialists.
• Raise out of control form whenever necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology.
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology with 3 – 6 Months on the job training.

Additional Information:

• • Band: X

ABinBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing