Title:  Blending & Excise Controller

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Immediate Superior: [[Naas van Niekerk]] 
Job Grade: [[09]] 
Location: [[Goudini Distillery]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[108627]] 
Closing Date: 19/04/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Goudini Distillery. This role reports to the Production/Excise Manager.

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

• Effective planning of the Blending Programme and activities
• Effective planning of Export related activities and orders
• Responsible for all Customs and Excise documentation related to activities.
• Co-ordinate monthly Bulk- and Barrel Stock Take process
• Creating purchase orders on Coupa and SAP systems.
• Effective management of the monthly excise account, including timeous submission to SARS
• Effective stock management and record keeping minimising costs.
• Effective people management and development
• Ensure availability of quality blended products
• Effective management and issuing of fortification spirit to sub-contractors.
• Member of the Goudini Tasting Panel
• Achieve monthly Internal Control Checklists (ICC) / QMS targets, including Customs and Excise ICC’s
• Responsible for departmental adherence to Health, Safety and Risk requirements
• Team leader of TPM team meetings (Continuous Improvement Programme)
• Implementing and sustaining TPM standards (Continuous Improvement Programme)

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications; experience; skills and attributes:

• Matric, preferably with Maths and Science as subjects
• Relevant tertiary qualification – degree / diploma will prove to be advantageous.
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP Knowledge
• Minimum of 3 years cellar experience in a supervisory capacity
• Sound people and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively without supervision (Self-starter and results-driven)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required

• Punctuality and attendance reliability

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.