Brewing Operator – Temporary Contract | Newlands, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
O'Brien Recruitment is seeking immediately available Brewing Operators for a temporary assignment based in Newlands, Cape Town.
The successful candidates will be responsible for operating brewing and production equipment, performing quality control checks, assisting with maintenance activities and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
Applicants must have a Matric certificate, a clear criminal record and be available to start immediately.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor brewing and production equipment.
• Assist with brewhouse, fermentation and filtration processes.
• Perform routine quality control checks and accurately record results.
• Identify and report equipment faults, production issues and quality concerns.
• Assist with basic maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by following housekeeping and 5S principles.
• Follow all health, safety and operational procedures.
• Complete shift handovers and communicate production updates.
• Work closely with team members to achieve production targets.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate (compulsory).
• Clear criminal record (compulsory).
• Must be available to start immediately.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft applications.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends when required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work in Newlands, Cape Town.

Advantageous

• Previous experience in a brewery, beverage manufacturing or production environment.
• Exposure to brewing, fermentation, filtration or packaging operations.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar production systems.

Important

• Updated CV
• Copy of Matric certificate
• Copy of ID