Title:  Micro Technician

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Immediate Superior: Wandile Gqweta
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 124446 
Closing Date: 15/11/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Quality Department, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Hygiene Specialists. 

Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to): 

• Align goals and objectives with site quality 

• Manage Micro lab 

• Manage equipment reliability 

• Manage and optimise current lab systems 

• Conduct site training as required and relevant 

• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications 

• Ensure integrity of results 

• Analyse data of identify quality risks 

• Analyse data to identify food safety risks 

• Compliance to Micro methods and standards 

• Ensure hygiene support and compliance 

• Lead hygiene problem solving and improvement initiatives as applicable 

• Effectively manage high performance culture of self 

• Always ensure sound approaches to health and safety 

• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and sustainable development 

 The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• A recognized and relevant Degree / Diploma in Microbiology, Food Technology or Biotechnology  

• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory and Micro laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be considered advantageous). 

• Must have extensive Microbiological knowledge 

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Must be computer literate i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc 

• Attention to detail with the ability to work accurately. 

• Excellent report writing and written communication skills. 

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability work well within a team. 

• Must be able to think innovatively. 

• Must have advanced problem-solving ability 

• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and extended hours when necessary. 

• Must have reliable transport to and from work. 

• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position. 

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.