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Welcome to Coca-Cola South Africa, the company that does the most for community upliftment and is the home of South Africa’s favourite brand. It is the mission of TheCoca-Cola Company to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness, create value and make a difference. Here y… read moreou’ll find everything you want to know about the Coca-Cola business in our country, from our bottling partners and brands, to our leadership and sustainability programmes. South Africa is the largest Coca-Cola market in Africa and consistently ranks among the best performing countries in the world of Coca-Cola. This impressive position is made possible by the hard work and commitment of our four bottlers, our canning operation as well as our employees, whose main vision is to benefit and refresh the people of South Africa. We’re proud to be a business unit of the Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group, which is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. TheCoca-Cola Company has operations in more than 200 countries around the world and serves its beverages at a rate of 1.8 billion every day. Working together with our bottling partners, we work to consistently deliver value to our customers—the grocers, retailers, vendors, spazas and tuck shop owners—across South Africa. TheCoca-Cola Company owns the brands, and our bottling partners produce, package, distribute and merchandise our products worldwide. In South Africa, The Coca-Cola System (our Company and bottling partners) employs approximately 9,000 employees and has 15 facilities. Learn more about our bottling system.
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Process Artisan role, which is based in CCBSA Phoenix. Key purpose is to maintain (inspect and adjust) and repair equipment proactively as per maintenance targets in order to continually improve department efficiency, to optimize equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance and Reliability
Perform planned and preventive maintenance on production equipment as per maintenance schedule.
Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and replacements on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Respond swiftly to breakdowns to reduce line stoppages and improve uptime.
Conduct condition monitoring and raise notifications where needed.
Production Line Support
Ensure optimal line performance by supporting daily operations with technical expertise.
Perform and verify correct line start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns.
Collaborate with Operators and Production Process Controllers to troubleshoot and resolve in-line issues.
Quality Assurance and Control
Monitor and adjust equipment to meet product specifications and quality standards.
Conduct line checks, verifications, and calibrations of sensors and critical control points (CCPs).
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and ISO standards.
Safety and Compliance
Perform risk assessments and ensure work is done in line with SHEQ protocols.
Report safety hazards, conduct equipment isolations (LOTO), and comply with permit systems.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S and Housekeeping compliance)
Continuous Improvement.
Participate in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and line improvement initiatives.
Identify recurring issues and recommend technical solutions.
Contribute to knowledge sharing with peers and support skills transfer across shifts.
Documentation and Reporting
Complete job cards, checklists, and equipment logs ERP system.
Accurately document maintenance history, spare parts usage, and equipment performance.
Provide feedback to the Team Leader for planning and continuous improvement actions.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
National Diploma or Trade Test Certificate (NQF Level 4–6) in: Mechanical Fitting, Millwright, Electrical, Mechatronics
Valid Trade Test (Red Seal) is essential.
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC training is an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years post-apprenticeship experience in an FMCG manufacturing or bottling environment.
Proven experience in high-speed packaging lines and automated production systems.
Working knowledge of maintenance planning and execution systems
Skills
Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Proficiency in machine repairs, setups, and format changes
Basic understanding of PLC systems and SCADA interfaces (advantageous)
Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and risk management
Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and ISO quality systems
Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills
Good communication, teamwork, and shift handover practices
Ability to work shifts, weekends, and respond to emergencies when needed
Deadline:12th August,2025
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