PPM Specialist : VOPs & Business Cycle at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Vertical Operations Performance (VOPs) Leadership


Lead the deployment, optimisation, and governance of Vertical Operations performance routines across Africa Operations.
Ensure effective daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance cadences, from operational teams to BU and Zone leadership forums.
Coach leaders on data‑driven performance conversations, issue prioritisation, and disciplined follow‑through.
Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of VOPs tools, dashboards, and rhythms in line with Africa and Global standards.
Assess VOPs maturity and effectiveness, identifying gaps and driving targeted interventions.


Ownership of the PPM Business Cycle


Own and manage the Planning & Performance Management Business Cycle, including:
Annual and long‑range target setting
Objective alignment and KPI governance
Mid‑year performance reviews
Year‑end performance evaluations and calibrations
Ensure consistent, high‑quality execution of the business cycle milestones across Africa BUs.
Enable leaders to translate strategic priorities into clear, measurable performance commitments.
Partner closely with HR to ensure outcomes support differentiation, talent decisions, and succession planning.


Performance Governance & Results Delivery


Translate strategy into performance scorecards, dashboards, and review routines for Vertical Operations.
Track performance against commitments, identify risks and deviations, and support the definition of corrective actions.
Ensure transparency, discipline, and accountability in performance reporting and follow‑up.
Drive linkage between people performance, operational execution, and business outcomes.


Capability Building & Change Leadership


Build PPM and performance management capability within Supply, Procurement and Vertical Operations through coaching, training, and embedded support.
Act as a change enabler, reinforcing AB InBev's ownership culture and high‑performance mindset.
Support leaders in strengthening performance discipline, feedback capability, and decision quality.


Stakeholder Management & Integration


Serve as a key interface between:
Africa Supply & Procurement Leadership
BU Directors and Supply & Procurement HODs
People Business Partners
Performance Excellence / CI teams
Ensure alignment between PPM processes, VOPs routines, and broader operational excellence frameworks.
Maintain strong governance, auditability, and consistency across the Africa Zone.


​Minimum Requirements:


Postgraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA / CIMA / CA (SA) would be advantageous).
6 - 10 years' experience in Planning & Performance Management, Finance, Supply, or Performance Excellence roles.
Demonstrated experience leading performance routines, business cycles, or governance frameworks in complex, multi‑site environments.
Strong exposure to manufacturing or large‑scale operational environments preferred.
FMCG industry experience is an added advantage.


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