DATA CAPTURE CLERK | SAB – NEWLANDS BREWERY, WESTERN CAPE

Company: South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd
Location: Newlands Brewery, Western Cape
Date Posted: June 6, 2025
Requisition ID: 30083131
Contract Type: Full-Time
Application Closing Date: June 14, 2025

ABOUT THE COMPANY

South African Breweries (SAB), part of the AB InBev family, is a renowned leader in the beverage and brewing industry, known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. SAB is driven by its vision of creating a future with more cheers by empowering people and communities, investing in infrastructure, and encouraging progress. At SAB, dreaming big is a way of life, and every team member contributes to a bold, forward-thinking culture.

ROLE OVERVIEW

SAB is seeking a detail-oriented Data Capture Clerk to join the engineering team at its Newlands Brewery site. This role is pivotal in supporting the maintenance team through accurate data entry, timely reporting, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the maintenance planning process by capturing job card data, tracking performance metrics, and supporting continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Entry and Maintenance Support:

  • Accurately capture maintenance-related data from job cards into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

  • Support the Engineering Planner with job prioritization and scheduling.

  • Process and close completed maintenance job cards timeously.

• Performance Reporting and Analysis:

  • Run, extract, and distribute reports on maintenance KPIs and downtime trends.

  • Ensure timely and correct reporting of engineering metrics to support decision-making and VPO initiatives.

• Team Collaboration and Communication:

  • Liaise with engineers, planners, and maintenance teams to collect job updates.

  • Provide administrative assistance in updating SOPs, SWIs, and other engineering documentation.

• Visual Management and Workplace Efficiency:

  • Maintain accurate and relevant visual displays of performance data.

  • Apply 5S principles to ensure a well-organized and safe data capturing workspace.

• System and Data Integrity:

  • Validate all captured data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

  • Minimize backlog of data entry tasks and ensure real-time system updates.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Strong computer skills, especially in MS Office and data management systems

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Organized, efficient, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate

• 3–6 months of on-the-job training in a technical or maintenance environment

• At least 1 year of experience in a data capturing or administrative support role

• Computer literacy is essential, with MS Office proficiency required; CMMS experience is a strong advantage

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS

Joining SAB means being part of a purpose-driven company that nurtures talent, supports employee growth, and offers career advancement opportunities. You’ll have the chance to work with cutting-edge tools in a professional, team-oriented environment that values accuracy, innovation, and continuous learning.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SAB is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be made in line with the SAB employment equity plan and overall talent requirements. While this advert outlines the minimum job requirements, management reserves the right to include additional criteria during the shortlisting process.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications via the official SAB Careers Portal before the deadline on June 14, 2025. Ensure that your application includes relevant experience in administrative support and data capturing, and demonstrate your ability to contribute to a high-performance engineering team.

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