Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity within our Utilities department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Utilities Operator, which is based in Elgin. The successful candidate will report directly to the Utilities Team Leader. KEY PURPOSE To acquire knowledge, skills and technical competencies in the respective engineering discipline in order to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment
Key Duties & Responsibilities
KEY OUTPUTS
Boiler Operation and Monitoring

• Operate and monitor steam boilers, ensuring optimal pressure and temperature levels are maintained.
• Carry out pre-start, start-up, normal operation, and shutdown procedures safely and correctly.
• Adjust controls to regulate fuel, air, and water feed to maintain efficient combustion and steam output.

Boiler House Inspections and Checks

• Perform routine boiler inspections and housekeeping in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and maintain boiler instrumentation, control panels, and safety devices.
• Log and report operational parameters (e.g. steam pressure, water level, fuel consumption) hourly or as required.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety protocols.
• Carry out safety tests and support statutory inspections by certified inspectors.
• Maintain boiler certificates and documentation in line with regulatory and audit requirements

Basic Maintenance and Reporting

• Conduct first-line maintenance and report faults or abnormalities to the Team Leader: Utilities.
• Assist artisans during shutdowns and planned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure tools, spare parts, and boiler house are maintained in a clean, safe condition.

Operational Efficiency and Support

• Monitor fuel and water usage and report anomalies or excessive consumption.
• Maintain water treatment parameters by coordinating with service providers or technical support.
• Support utility team in other areas (e.g. compressors, refrigeration) as needed under supervision.

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• Minimum: Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Required Certification: Valid Boiler Operator Certificate (Minimum Second Class) issued by an accredited institution
• Relevant trade certificate advantageous (e.g., Fitter, Millwright)

Experience

• 2-3 years' experience operating industrial steam boilers in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to boiler water treatment practices
• Familiarity with high-pressure steam systems and operational safety procedures
• Experience in FMCG, beverage, or food production industry (preferred)

Skills

• Operation of coal, oil, or gas-fired boilers and associated equipment
• Interpretation of boiler performance parameters and control readings
• Basic knowledge of boiler water chemistry and treatment
• Understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, and gauges
• Use of logbooks and compliance documentation
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Knowledge of applicable legislation: OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations
• Computer literacy (basic MS Excel for logging/reporting advantageous)

General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
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.