Deadline
6 days leftPosted
Friday, April 3, 2026Employment Type
Contract
Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Production department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for Process Artisan, which is based in Elgin.
Functional Capabilities: Mechanical and Electrical Fault-Finding Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance (PM/AM)
Machine Setup, Changeovers, and Optimization
Technical Problem-Solving
Equipment Calibration and Testing
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Quality and Process Control
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
PM Notifications and Maintenance Logs Technical Support for Line Start-up and Shutdown
Key Duties & Responsibilities Key Outcomes:
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 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.
KBI: Equipment Availability (Planned and Actual) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) / Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Downtime per Line/Shift First-Time Fix Rate Quality Incident Rate (technical-related) Compliance to Maintenance Plan (%) Safety Incidents and Near Misses Adherence to 5S and GMP Standards
General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
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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. 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 Proven experience in high-speed packaging lines and automated production systems. Working knowledge of maintenance planning and execution (e.g., SAP PM or similar CMMS).
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