South African Breweries Packaging Learnership – Opening

The South African Breweries (SAB) is offering an exciting Packaging Learnership opportunity for young South Africans who are looking to gain practical workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification. This learnership forms part of SAB’s ongoing commitment to skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth.

About South African Breweries (SAB)

The South African Breweries has reimagined what it means to be a modern beer company, guided by its powerful purpose: We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers. At SAB, the business is about more than just beer. It is about people, progress, and creating shared value across South Africa.

With a history spanning over a century, SAB has grown into South Africa’s largest brewer and one of the country’s most admired corporate brands. The company operates seven breweries and forty-two depots nationwide, employs approximately five thousand people, and supports a broader beer economy that sustains over two hundred and fifty thousand jobs, from seed to sip.

SAB’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences.

Packaging Learnership Overview

The SAB Packaging Learnership is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to enroll in a National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging at NQF Level 3. Successful candidates will be appointed on a one-year fixed-term contract that combines structured learning with hands-on workplace experience.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this learnership is to equip learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in food and beverage packaging. The programme integrates on-the-job training with off-the-job learning, allowing learners to apply theory in a real working environment and build industry-relevant competencies.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

The learnership follows a structured learning programme that includes:

• On-the-job training in a production and packaging environment
• Off-the-job theoretical learning aligned to the qualification requirements
• Application of learned theory through practical workplace tasks
• Ongoing assessments to measure competence and performance

Learnership Characteristics

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This learnership leads to a national qualification that is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. The qualification is aligned with South African Qualifications Authority registered unit standards, which are designed to reflect value-adding skills required in the workplace.

Learner competence is demonstrated in the workplace through a variety of assessment methods, using clearly defined outcomes and assessment criteria as the standard of performance.

Minimum Requirements and Profile

To be considered for the SAB Packaging Learnership, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Matric certificate with Mathematics and English
• Technical qualifications such as N3, N4, N5, or N6 will be an added advantage
• Strong self-motivation and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work and interact effectively within a team environment

Learnership Locations

The Packaging Learnership is available at the following SAB sites:

• Chamdor
• Alrode
• Rosslyn
• Polokwane
• Prospecton
• Ibhayi
• Newlands

Employment Equity and Selection

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with the company’s employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert outlines the minimum requirements, and management reserves the right to use additional relevant information when shortlisting candidates.

Why Apply for the SAB Packaging Learnership

This learnership offers a valuable opportunity to gain industry-recognised skills, practical work experience, and a nationally accredited qualification. It is ideal for young individuals who are passionate about manufacturing, production, and building a long-term career within the food and beverage industry.

If you are ready to grow, learn, and be part of a company that dreams big about the future, this Packaging Learnership at South African Breweries could be the right opportunity for you.

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