Background

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

Technical knowledge of utility equipment (boilers, air compressors, chillers, pumps, HVAC, water systems)

Preventative and corrective maintenance execution

Equipment fault-finding and root cause analysis

Adherence to statutory and safety requirements

Equipment inspections and condition monitoring

Energy and water efficiency support

Job card completion and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Participation in plant shutdowns and project support

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance Execution

Perform planned preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all utility systems and equipment.

Carry out repairs and replace worn or faulty components in a safe and timely manner.

Support the Team Leader: Utilities in planning and executing shutdown activities.

Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve faults or failures on boilers, compressors, pumps, and other utilities systems.

Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce repeat failures.

Monitor asset condition and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure that all maintenance work is conducted in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety procedures.

Support legal inspections, testing, and audits of utility equipment.

Complete and maintain safe work procedures and risk assessments.

Documentation and CMMS Use

Accurately complete job cards and update CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for all maintenance activities.

Record findings, spare part usage, downtime, and time spent on tasks.

Maintain equipment history and assist in maintaining statutory documentation.

Operational Support

Provide standby support as required to respond to after-hours equipment failures.

Liaise with Utilities Operators and Production to coordinate repairs and minimize impact.

Support continuous improvement initiatives for utilities efficiency and plant uptime.

KBI

Utility equipment uptime and availability

% Preventative Maintenance schedule compliance

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

First-Time Fix Rate

Zero safety incidents or deviations from permit procedures

Audit compliance (e.g., Engineering, Safety, Environmental)

Utilities-related downtime incidents

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: N4–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Required Certification: Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic)

Boiler and/or pressure equipment training/certification (advantageous)

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or utilities environment

Demonstrated experience with utility systems including boilers, compressed air, chilled water, and water treatment

FMCG, beverage, or food industry experience preferred

Working knowledge of CMMS systems

Skills

Sound mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills

Knowledge of pump systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and basic PLC interfaces

Understanding of pressure vessels, safety devices, and compliance inspections

Familiarity with thermodynamics and refrigeration principles (if applicable)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Computer literacy (MS Office, maintenance software)

Strong adherence to health and safety protocols

• Perform planned preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all utility systems and equipment.
• Carry out repairs and replace worn or faulty components in a safe and timely manner.
• Support the Team Leader: Utilities in planning and executing shutdown activities.
• Diagnose and resolve faults or failures on boilers, compressors, pumps, and other utilities systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce repeat failures.
• Monitor asset condition and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is conducted in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety procedures.
• Support legal inspections, testing, and audits of utility equipment.
• Complete and maintain safe work procedures and risk assessments.
• Accurately complete job cards and update CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for all maintenance activities.
• Record findings, spare part usage, downtime, and time spent on tasks.
• Maintain equipment history and assist in maintaining statutory documentation.
• Provide standby support as required to respond to after-hours equipment failures.
• Liaise with Utilities Operators and Production to coordinate repairs and minimize impact.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for utilities efficiency and plant uptime.

• Technical knowledge of utility equipment (boilers, air compressors, chillers, pumps, HVAC, water systems)
• Preventative and corrective maintenance execution
• Equipment fault-finding and root cause analysis
• Adherence to statutory and safety requirements
• Equipment inspections and condition monitoring
• Energy and water efficiency support
• Job card completion and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Participation in plant shutdowns and project support
• Sound mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of pump systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and basic PLC interfaces
• Understanding of pressure vessels, safety devices, and compliance inspections
• Familiarity with thermodynamics and refrigeration principles (if applicable)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Computer literacy (MS Office, maintenance software)
• Strong adherence to health and safety protocols

• Minimum: N4–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Required Certification: Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic)
• Boiler and/or pressure equipment training/certification (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or utilities environment
• Demonstrated experience with utility systems including boilers, compressed air, chilled water, and water treatment
• FMCG, beverage, or food industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems