Heineken Ethiopia Job Vacancy
Role description
Heineken Ethiopia offers a graduate trainee program for young graduates from different universities to take part in a distinctive selection process.
The Graduate trainee program provides a platform for young graduates from different universities to take part in a distinctive selection process, which identifies candidates that best fit the Heineken culture and have the innate drive to be the best.
Successful trainees will have the opportunity to join the 18-month development journey that is organized into three challenging and exciting assignments, each lasting for 6 months.
Position 1: Graduate Trainee Program (Local) – Commerce
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- Fields of Study in Marketing Management, Business Management, and Management/ Program Management.
Graduation Year: Graduates or prospective graduates of 2025 G.C/2017 E.C. or 2026 G.C/2018 E.C.
Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and exit score exam score of 55 and above.
Work Experience: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. A maximum of one year of post-graduation work experience is accepted.
Language: English language is essential, in addition to our local language requirements.
Mobility: Willing and able to travel and work across our sales locations and breweries.
Locations: Addis Ababa
Position 2: Graduate Trainee Program (Local) – Finance
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- Fields of Study in Accounting and Finance, and Corporate Finance.
Graduation Year: Graduates or prospective graduates of 2025 G.C/2017 E.C. or 2026 G.C/2018 E.C.
Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and exit score exam score of 55 and above.
Work Experience: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. A maximum of one year of post-graduation work experience is accepted.
Language: English language is essential, in addition to our local language requirements.
Mobility: Willing and able to travel and work across our brewery locations, including Bedele, Harar, and Kilinto.
Locations: Addis Ababa
Position 3: Graduate Trainee Program (Local) – Supply Chain
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. Fields of Study in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (only Power & Control stream), Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Graduation Year: Graduates or prospective graduates of 2025/2017 E.C. or 2026/2018 E.C.
Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and exit score exam score of 55 and above.
Work Experience: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. A maximum of one year of post-graduation work experience is accepted.
Language: English language is essential, in addition to our local language requirements.
Mobility: Willing and able to travel and work across our brewery locations, including Bedele, Harar, and Kilinto
Locations: Based on Assignment (Head Office, Kilinto, Harar and Bedele Breweries)
Selection Process:
Trainees are assigned to work on diverse and interesting assignments, and each assignment aims at developing young talent in being the future leaders of the company. Upon completion of the program, Graduate trainees are landed on a full-time opportunity within the company depending on their qualification, and performance throughout the traineeship.
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will progress through different levels of assessment, which may include:
- Initial Screening
- Written/Online Exam Assessment
- Assessment Center – Interview
Progression to each stage will be based on successful completion of the preceding assessment.
Application Closing Date: November 20, 2026