Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully
integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits) It is a subsidiary of East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), the largest business unit in Diageo Africa and the largest listed Company on the NSE in Kenya. SBL operates exclusively in Tanzania and is the second largest beer company with a market share of around 25%.
SBL was incorporated in 1988 as Associated Breweries Limited and changed its name to Serengeti Breweries Limited in 2002, and commenced commercial operations in 1996 with one brewery in Dar es Salaam. The company was acquired by EABL in October 2010 and has three breweries located in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Moshi.

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brand portfolios include Tusker Lager, Tusker Lite, Kibo Gold, The Kick, Uhuru Peak, and Senator. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international renowned spirit brands such as Johnnie Walker®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bailey’s Irish Cream ®, Richot®, Bond 7 Whiskey® and Gilbeys Gin®. 

DimensionsFinancial:Be conscious of Laboratory budget and control of waste 

Market Complexity:SBL operates in a competitive environment and in a vast geography. The main player in the beer industry is Tanzania Breweries Ltd. (TBL), a subsidiary of SABMiller. Inflation rates remain high in Tanzania and average income per capita is less than 1 USD per day. The GDP growth is estimated at 7% and is expected to grow to 7.5% as investment, gold production, trade and tourism pick up. There is growing consumer affluence and consumerism, giving rise to greater opportunities in our product categories. 

Leadership Responsibilities:Control production activities from Brewing to Bottling 

Purpose of Role:Running out into brewery referring all quality aspects of our products-ensuring compliance to standards. 

Top 3-5Accountabilities

  • Do calibration of Laboratory equipments and machines accordingly and ensure that they are clean.
  • Do laboratory sample analysis according to standards and procedures.
  • Prepare and compile daily reports.
  • Ensuring materials, glassware and other consumables are not out of stocks.
  • Comply with Environmental, health and safety regulations – Safety leadership being the role models.

Qualifications and Experience Required:Diploma and Above. Preferably Bsc. in Chemistry or Chemical and Process Engineering , Food Science and Technology or Biochemistry .Barriers to Success in Role (Optional):

  • Poor communication
  • Lack of process (Analytical)