Supply Management Trainee

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?

At AB InBev, we're not just building world-class breweries - we're building the next generation of bold, curious, and high-ownership leaders who will shape the future of supply in Africa.

If you're an engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving real problems, and wants to lead from day one, this journey is for you.

Purpose of the Role

The Supply Management Trainee Program develops exceptional engineering talent into future supply and operations leaders. You'll gain exposure across manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering reliability, continuous improvement, planning, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Technical Leadership

• Support day-to-day brewery operations to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective production
• Analyse losses, downtime, and inefficiencies; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support CAPEX projects, engineering upgrades, and process improvements

Supply & Manufacturing Excellence

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production planning and scheduling
• Identify and deliver productivity and cost-saving initiatives

People Leadership

• Lead small teams, shifts, or projects
• Demonstrate ownership and sound decision-making
• Collaborate across Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement

Structured Development

• Rotate across key supply and engineering areas
• Complete learning modules aligned to leadership paths
• Deliver business improvement projects with measurable impact

Competencies

Technical & Functional

• Strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
• Data-driven mindset

Behavioural & Leadership

• Ownership mindset
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Learning agility and openness to change
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Professional registration advantageous
• Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country

Experience

• 3-5 years in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or heavy engineering
• Exposure to plant operations, maintenance, CI, reliability, or engineering projects
• Leadership exposure advantageous

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

SAB 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.