About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy and reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits).

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Serengeti Lite, Guinness, Pilsner and SIB. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international world-class spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the role

As an Electrical Technician, you will apply technical, process, continuous improvement, and individual/team development skills to optimize overall brewery improvement and plant performance. You will effectively utilize maintenance systems data and ensure compliance with safe systems of work. Your role involves delivering and enhancing performance targets across safety, quality, service, cost, and asset care domains. Additionally, you will drive Manufacturing Management Systems (MMS) at the shift level to achieve operational excellence.

Top accountabilities

Ensure Safety Compliance and Promote a Safety Culture

• Strictly adhere to Occupational Health and Safety standards and site safety procedures.
• Model safe behavior at all times and actively challenge and correct unsafe practices.

Operate and Maintain Plant Equipment

• Provide comprehensive production services, including operating, cleaning, and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and monitor plant performance daily.

Optimize Equipment Performance Through Planned Maintenance

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Monitor and Control Utility Resources

• Ensure adequate water storage for brewery operations.
• Accurately monitor and log key equipment parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, current, voltage).

Support Continuous Improvement and Team Performance

• Apply MMS principles and support Utilities Engineer in meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues during troubleshooting and participate in training and development activities.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations, maintenance, process control, and performance measurement
• Background in a brewery, beverage, or food manufacturing environment is essential

• Strictly adhere to Occupational Health and Safety standards and site safety procedures.
• Model safe behavior at all times and actively challenge and correct unsafe practices.
• Provide comprehensive production services, including operating, cleaning, and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and monitor plant performance daily.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adequate water storage for brewery operations.
• Accurately monitor and log key equipment parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, current, voltage).
• Apply MMS principles and support Utilities Engineer in meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues during troubleshooting and participate in training and development activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field