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Plant Engineer at The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
August 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Purpose
To optimise plant performance and sustainability by leading asset care, utilities management, and engineering projects in line with safety and compliance standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Asset Care and Maintenance Strategy
Lead the site's maintenance strategy and execution across utility and infrastructure assets.
Implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance systems.
Ensure asset care standards, documentation, and compliance with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Utilities and Site Infrastructure Management
Oversee availability and reliability of utilities including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water, and effluent systems.
Manage building services, site services, and infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, roofs, roads, fire detection and suppression systems, and
security interfaces.
Drive improvements in utility cost efficiency and environmental footprint.
Project Engineering
Plan, coordinate and deliver engineering projects related to utilities, infrastructure upgrades, or compliance.
Manage capital and improvement projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and budget controls.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure plant compliance with statutory engineering regulations, SANS standards, and internal CCBSA requirements.
Manage engineering-related inspections, audits, and certification programs (e.g., boilers, pressure vessels, electrical compliance).
Champion risk assessments and mitigation plans for critical assets and processes.
People Leadership and Development
Lead and develop Team Leaders and technical staff responsible for site services and utilities.
Coach and support frontline teams to improve engineering effectiveness and safety.
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor performance of engineering KPIs including MTBF, MTTR, availability, energy consumption, and project delivery.
Analyse downtime trends and drive root cause corrective actions.
Report on cost drivers and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Minimum: BTech or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
Preferred: Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
Professional Registration: ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist (advantageous)
Experience
5 - 8 years' experience in plant or factory engineering within FMCG, beverage, or food manufacturing
Proven experience managing utilities and infrastructure
Project management experience, including capital project execution
Experience leading technical teams and dealing with external contractors and regulatory bodies
Understanding of CMMS and maintenance best practices
Skills
Strong technical knowledge of utilities systems (boilers, ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment)
Working knowledge of energy management systems and environmental compliance
Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, RCA, FMEA)
Proficiency with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP PM or similar CMMS)
Understanding of statutory engineering legislation and ISO standards
Project management skills (scope, budget, schedule)Technical report writing and performance analysis
Strong safety and risk management knowledge
Deadline:31st August,2026
To optimise plant performance and sustainability by leading asset care, utilities management, and engineering projects in line with safety and compliance standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Asset Care and Maintenance Strategy
Lead the site's maintenance strategy and execution across utility and infrastructure assets.
Implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance systems.
Ensure asset care standards, documentation, and compliance with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Utilities and Site Infrastructure Management
Oversee availability and reliability of utilities including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water, and effluent systems.
Manage building services, site services, and infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, roofs, roads, fire detection and suppression systems, and
security interfaces.
Drive improvements in utility cost efficiency and environmental footprint.
Project Engineering
Plan, coordinate and deliver engineering projects related to utilities, infrastructure upgrades, or compliance.
Manage capital and improvement projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and budget controls.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure plant compliance with statutory engineering regulations, SANS standards, and internal CCBSA requirements.
Manage engineering-related inspections, audits, and certification programs (e.g., boilers, pressure vessels, electrical compliance).
Champion risk assessments and mitigation plans for critical assets and processes.
People Leadership and Development
Lead and develop Team Leaders and technical staff responsible for site services and utilities.
Coach and support frontline teams to improve engineering effectiveness and safety.
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor performance of engineering KPIs including MTBF, MTTR, availability, energy consumption, and project delivery.
Analyse downtime trends and drive root cause corrective actions.
Report on cost drivers and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Minimum: BTech or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
Preferred: Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
Professional Registration: ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist (advantageous)
Experience
5 - 8 years' experience in plant or factory engineering within FMCG, beverage, or food manufacturing
Proven experience managing utilities and infrastructure
Project management experience, including capital project execution
Experience leading technical teams and dealing with external contractors and regulatory bodies
Understanding of CMMS and maintenance best practices
Skills
Strong technical knowledge of utilities systems (boilers, ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment)
Working knowledge of energy management systems and environmental compliance
Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, RCA, FMEA)
Proficiency with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP PM or similar CMMS)
Understanding of statutory engineering legislation and ISO standards
Project management skills (scope, budget, schedule)Technical report writing and performance analysis
Strong safety and risk management knowledge
Deadline:31st August,2026