Location: HQ Bryanston
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
Supply Trainee Opportunity at The South African Breweries (SAB)
The purpose of this role is to provide a structured development opportunity for a graduate within the ZHQ Supply function. The trainee will support a designated Head of Department (HOD) within the Zone Brewery Support (ZBS) environment, gaining exposure to supply chain performance management, analytics, and business operations. Through a combination of hands-on experience, project participation, and analytical responsibilities, the trainee will develop strong operational insight. The programme is designed to build capability in interpreting performance data, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making at a departmental and site level.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support the assigned HOD with analysis and interpretation of departmental and site performance data
- Develop and maintain regular performance reports and dashboards (e.g. KPIs, SLAs, cost, efficiency, productivity)
- Provide insights and recommendations to support performance improvement and operational decision-making
- Assist in identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities across supply and logistics operations.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives aligned to ZHQ Supply and business priorities.
- Support preparation of business reviews, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data used for reporting and analysis.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sites and departments to gather and validate information.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Supply Excellence / VPO principles within analysis and reporting.
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and demonstrate a strong ownership mindset.
Developmental Focus Areas:
- Business and financial acumen within Supply Chain
- Data analysis and visualization skills (e.g. Excel, Power BI or similar tools)
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations
- Exposure to strategic and operational decision-making processes
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Analytics / Data Science, or related field.
- Strong analytical and numerical capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred)Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Legal work authorization in the country
- Willingness to collaborate across multiple teams and functions
Additional Information:
- Band: VIII
The trainee will be assigned to a Head of Department within ZBS for the duration of the programme. The programme is designed to prepare the trainee for future roles within Supply, Logistics, or Commercial functions.
SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
About The South African Breweries (SAB)
The South African Breweries (SAB) is a major subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Founded in 1895 as Castle Brewery, it is the largest producer and distributor of beer in South Africa, accounting for approximately 87% of local beer sales.