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 Elgin. 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

General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply.
Policy
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.