HEINEKEN Beverages

Process Engineer

HEINEKEN Beverages

Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience Mid-level
Posted 1 week 5 days ago
Mid-level Level

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years’ experience, preferably five years, across most of the key functions associated with the role, including process optimisation, water and energy management, sustainability, wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, process safety, and continuous improvement.

Experience in brewing, food and beverage, or other process manufacturing environments is advantageous, together with a demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, implement performance improvements, and deliver measurable operational and sustainability outcomes.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical thinking, a proactive and solutions-driven mindset, and a passion for sustainability and resource stewardship. They should be highly self-motivated, resilient, and able to influence stakeholders across multiple functions while fostering collaboration and driving change.

Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence are essential for success in the role.

Key technical competencies

  • Process engineering and optimisation
  • Sustainability and environmental management
  • Process safety management
  • Process analysis
  • Resource efficiency improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • Data-driven decision-making

Key leadership competencies

  • Project leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Continuous improvement facilitation
  • Leading cross-functional teams
  • Influencing performance through technical expertise
  • Delivering sustainable business results

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