Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has exciting opportunities in the Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Project Engineer role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Project Engineering & Execution:

• Support the technical planning and implementation of capital projects across the manufacturing network.
• Develop engineering specifications, equipment layouts, and utility requirements in line with project goals.
• Participate in the design review process and conduct feasibility analyses to ensure cost-effective and technically feasible solutions.
• Work closely with contractors and equipment vendors to ensure proper installation, integration, and commissioning.

Site and Equipment Integration:

• Conduct plant assessments to gather technical requirements and validate infrastructure readiness.
• Ensure the seamless integration of new equipment with existing processes and systems.
• Validate and approve technical drawings and installation plans in collaboration with relevant internal teams.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance:

• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with CCBSA's QSE standards and national regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks to safety, operations, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support environmental and energy efficiency initiatives through sound engineering solutions.

Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with procurement and legal teams on technical evaluation of supplier bids and contracts.
• Engage with plant stakeholders and ensure clear alignment between project design and plant operational needs.
• Act as a key technical liaison between project teams, plant personnel, and external engineering firms.

Documentation and Handover:

• Support the preparation of technical documentation including equipment manuals, validation protocols, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure that as-built documentation is accurate, and all assets are appropriately handed over to the operations and maintenance teams.
• Support project close-out, post-implementation reviews, and lessons learned documentation.

KBI

• Percentage of projects completed on time and within budget
• Project rework or design change incidents
• Adherence to EHS and quality standards during project execution
• Number of engineering deliverables completed accurately and on schedule
• Plant downtime avoided during installations
• Supplier and contractor performance during project phases
• Equipment performance post-installation (e.g., OEE, uptime)
• Compliance with governance and project documentation standards

Functional Capabilities

• Engineering Design & Application: Ability to review and apply technical specifications, drawings, and designs for manufacturing and utility projects.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Competence in planning, scheduling, and executing projects from concept through commissioning.

Technical Vendor Management: Ability to evaluate and interface with contractors, OEMs, and engineering service providers. * Construction & Commissioning Support: Familiarity with installation, testing, start-up, and handover procedures in a production environment.

• Problem Solving: Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve technical project issues under time constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective engagement with multiple internal stakeholders including maintenance, operations, procurement, and QA

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous

Experience

• 5+ years of engineering project experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or beverage production industries
• Experience working in cross-functional project environments, particularly in capital project execution
• Familiarity with process equipment, packaging systems, utilities, and automation technologies in production environments

Skills

• Proficient in reading and creating technical drawings, P&IDs, and layout schematics (AutoCAD or similar)
• Skilled in MS Project, Excel, and engineering documentation tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure
• Understanding of installation and commissioning protocols, FAT/SAT procedures, and validation requirements
• Familiarity with EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements in food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to manage multiple concurrent engineering tasks

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. Suitable equity candidates will be given preference in line with our Equity Plan.
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.