Overview
Senior Cooper Jobs in Stellenbosch, South Africa at The Heineken Company
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Immediate Superior: [[Timothy Williams]]
Job Grade: [[6]]
Location:
[[Van Ryn Distillery]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of
Contract:
[[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[137240]]
Closing Date: 23/05/2025
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Cooperage, Van Ryn Distillery. The position reports to the
Cooperage Controller
.
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
Effective repairing of used and leaking barrels
Ensure repaired barrel quality standards are met
Inspect maturation stores for leaking barrels
Prepare wood for reparation of new barrels
Oversee the up-skilling and development of the Trainee Coopers
Ensure Trainee Cooper readiness for competency assessment
Maintain tools and machinery
Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
Stand-in for Cooperage Controller when required
Perform relevant admin duties as required
Must be able to manage the movement of barrels between sites
Accurately and timeously record daily production
Ensure stocktakes are done when required and according to procedure
Skills
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
Matric or equivalent qualification
A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cooper
Ability to train and develop people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan and organise effectively
Ability to cope with the physical demands of the Cooperage activities
Punctuality and attendance reliability
Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime when required
Must have a valid code EB (Code 08) Drivers’ license
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.
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Title: Senior Cooper
Company: The Heineken Company
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Category: Manufacturing / Production (General Labor)
