Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Technical Trainer role, which is based in Elgin. The successful candidate will report directly to the Unit Manager in Elgin. Key Purpose To provide a specialized and effective training and development service to a designated team, focusing on the acquisition of competence and performance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Training & Development

• Design, plan, and deliver technical training programs aligned with plant equipment, technology, and business needs (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems).
• Facilitate onboarding, refresher, and upskilling sessions for Artisans, Technicians and Operators
• Promote consistent application of technical SOPs and maintenance practices.

Capability Assessment & Competency Frameworks

• Conduct skills gap analysis in partnership with Line Managers and L&D.
• Maintain and update competency matrices for maintenance and technical roles.
• Support accreditation and certification processes for formal and informal training.

On-the-Job Coaching & Support

• Provide practical coaching and mentoring in the workshop and on the plant floor.
• Reinforce best practices in troubleshooting, condition-based maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
• Support post-training evaluations and feedback loops.

Compliance and Safety Training

• Ensure technical training supports compliance with safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards.
• Deliver or coordinate statutory training aligned to legal and operational requirements (e.g., LOTO, confined space, electrical safety).

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Continuous Improvement and Technical Coach at Head Office to align training strategy and standards.
• Partner with Training Controllers to integrate technical training into overall learning plans.
• Support cross-functional training initiatives with Production, Engineering, and QSE teams.

Training Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate training records, lesson plans, assessments, and certification logs.
• Track training impact through performance metrics and report outcomes to management.

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Trade Test (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician) is advantageous
• Certification in Technical Training, Education, or Learning & Development (preferred)

Experience

• 3-5 years in a technical role within a manufacturing environment (FMCG/Beverage sector preferred)
• 2+ years in technical training, mentoring or capability development
• Experience with modern manufacturing systems, maintenance methods, and technologies
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of plant equipment, utilities, and automation systems
• Excellent facilitation and instructional skills (theory and practical)
• Understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training
• Familiarity with digital training tools and LMS platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Data analysis and reporting of training effectiveness
• SHEQ and compliance training coordination

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.