Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Role Purpose
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an Artisan Utilities , to join the Polokwane team at CCBA.
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.
Key Purpose Statement.
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<li>Technical knowledge of utility equipment (boilers, air compressors, chillers, pumps, HVAC, water systems)</li>
<li>Preventative and corrective maintenance execution</li>
<li>Equipment fault-finding and root cause analysis</li>
<li>Adherence to statutory and safety requirements</li>
<li>Equipment inspections and condition monitoring</li>
<li>Energy and water efficiency support</li>
<li>Job card completion and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)</li>
<li>Participation in plant shutdowns and project support</li>
</ul>
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintenance Execution
<ul>
<li>Perform planned preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all utility systems and equipment.</li>
<li>Carry out repairs and replace worn or faulty components in a safe and timely manner.</li>
<li>Support the Team Leader: Utilities in planning and executing shutdown activities.</li>
</ul>
Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting
<ul>
<li>Diagnose and resolve faults or failures on boilers, compressors, pumps, and other utilities systems.</li>
<li>Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce repeat failures.</li>
<li>Monitor asset condition and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.</li>
</ul>
Compliance and Safety
<ul>
<li>Ensure that all maintenance work is conducted in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety procedures.</li>
<li>Support legal inspections, testing, and audits of utility equipment.</li>
<li>Complete and maintain safe work procedures and risk assessments.</li>
</ul>
Documentation and CMMS Use
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<li>Accurately complete job cards and update CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for all maintenance activities.</li>
<li>Record findings, spare part usage, downtime, and time spent on tasks.</li>
<li>Maintain equipment history and assist in maintaining statutory documentation.</li>
</ul>
Operational Support
<ul>
<li>Provide standby support as required to respond to after-hours equipment failures.</li>
<li>Liaise with Utilities Operators and Production to coordinate repairs and minimize impact.</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement initiatives for utilities efficiency and plant uptime.</li>
</ul>
KBI
<ul>
<li>Utility equipment uptime and availability</li>
<li>% Preventative Maintenance schedule compliance</li>
<li>Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)</li>
<li>First-Time Fix Rate</li>
<li>Zero safety incidents or deviations from permit procedures</li>
<li>Audit compliance (e.g., Engineering, Safety, Environmental)</li>
<li>Utilities-related downtime incidents</li>
</ul>
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Skills and Experience and Education
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Education
<ul>
<li>Minimum: N4–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering</li>
<li>Required Certification: Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic)</li>
<li>Boiler and/or pressure equipment training/certification (advantageous)</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or utilities environment</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with utility systems including boilers, compressed air, chilled water, and water treatment</li>
<li>FMCG, beverage, or food industry experience preferred</li>
<li>Working knowledge of CMMS systems</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul>
<li>Sound mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of pump systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and basic PLC interfaces</li>
<li>Understanding of pressure vessels, safety devices, and compliance inspections</li>
<li>Familiarity with thermodynamics and refrigeration principles (if applicable)</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics</li>
<li>Computer literacy (MS Office, maintenance software)</li>
<li>Strong adherence to health and safety protocols</li>
</ul>
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