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Location: Newlands Brewery, South Africa
Position: Secretary
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 30091839
Closing Date: 21 January 2026

A leading beverage manufacturing operation under AB InBev is currently seeking a professional and highly organised Secretary to join its Newlands Brewery team. This role is ideal for an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is passionate about providing high-level support to senior management and operational teams.

The organisation is driven by a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to dream big, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the success of the business. The Secretary role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth daily operations through effective administrative and secretarial support.

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Key Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Plant Manager and relevant departmental heads, while ensuring efficient coordination, communication, and office management across the plant.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, including but not limited to:

Providing full secretarial support to the Plant Manager and various departments

Performing general secretarial functions such as typing, filing, answering telephones, and taking accurate meeting minutes

Managing diaries for the Plant Manager and selected Heads of Departments, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and venues

Handling daily correspondence, queries, and follow-ups

Managing cost centres, including PRs and POs on SAP, and following up on outstanding vendor invoices

Preparing reports, presentations, and official documentation using Microsoft Office

Planning and organising meetings, workshops, communication sessions, and team-building events (both on-site and off-site)

Ensuring logistical support for plant-related events and functions

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HR and Office Administrative Duties

In addition to core secretarial tasks, the role includes several HR-related administrative responsibilities, such as:

Cell phone and laptop administration, including orders, allocations, and repairs

Processing O&G orders and managing bar administration stock orders via SAP

Handling HR administration, filing, and record-keeping

Distributing time error reports to departments

Creating purchase orders and managing general ledger allocations

Providing relocation assistance where required

Ordering stationery, catering, and office supplies

Assisting employees and managers with general administrative requirements

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Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Self-motivated, proactive, and well-organised
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Creative, innovative, and solution-oriented

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• Qualification in a Secretarial or Administrative field (advantageous)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a secretarial or administrative role
• Full computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven SAP experience (essential)

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How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official company recruitment platform before 21 January 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Click below to apply

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