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Process Automation Engineer at The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
August 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Process Automation Engineer, to join the Midrand team at CCBA. These roles will report to the Industrial Control & Automation Manager.
Key Purpose
To design, implement, and optimise automation and control systems that improve manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency while supporting digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Automation Systems Engineering and Development
Design and implement automation solutions including PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for manufacturing processes.
Develop standard code modules, templates, and system architectures for consistency across sites.
Ensure automation systems meet control and production requirements with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Integration and Digital Manufacturing Enablement
Integrate automation platforms with MES, ERP, quality systems, and industrial IoT solutions.
Support data acquisition and reporting through historians and real-time dashboards.
Contribute to the deployment of digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
System Optimization and Lifecycle Support
Continuously monitor and enhance automation system performance to reduce downtime and optimize throughput.
Manage lifecycle of automation assets including upgrades, obsolescence planning, and backups.
Provide detailed documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), software versioning, and change logs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Governance
Work closely with Process Control Engineers, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, and Manufacturing Execution teams to ensure automation reliability.
Ensure adherence to corporate standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical support to site-based automation engineers and contractors.
Project and Commissioning Support
Lead or support automation scope in capital and improvement projects including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
Ensure alignment with standards in electrical, instrumentation, and automation components.
Work with Engineering and Capital Projects teams to ensure seamless integration of automation elements.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Control Systems Engineering
Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in automation, industrial networks, or digital manufacturing are advantageous
Certified training in automation platforms is preferred
Experience
5 - 7 years of experience in process automation within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in the beverage, FMCG, or food sector
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming, control systems commissioning, and system integration
Exposure to multi-site support or corporate automation roles is beneficial
Experience working on automation scopes within capital projects
Skills
Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
Experience with SCADA systems and integration with MES/ERP systems
Understanding of industrial communication protocols
Strong skills in process data analysis, automation reporting, and system diagnostics
Familiarity with version control systems, structured logic development, and documentation best practices
Awareness of safety instrumented systems and relevant industrial standards (e.g., ISA-88, ISA-95)
Collaboration and stakeholder management skills for effective cross-functional engagement
Deadline:1st September,2026
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Process Automation Engineer, to join the Midrand team at CCBA. These roles will report to the Industrial Control & Automation Manager.
Key Purpose
To design, implement, and optimise automation and control systems that improve manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency while supporting digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Automation Systems Engineering and Development
Design and implement automation solutions including PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for manufacturing processes.
Develop standard code modules, templates, and system architectures for consistency across sites.
Ensure automation systems meet control and production requirements with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Integration and Digital Manufacturing Enablement
Integrate automation platforms with MES, ERP, quality systems, and industrial IoT solutions.
Support data acquisition and reporting through historians and real-time dashboards.
Contribute to the deployment of digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
System Optimization and Lifecycle Support
Continuously monitor and enhance automation system performance to reduce downtime and optimize throughput.
Manage lifecycle of automation assets including upgrades, obsolescence planning, and backups.
Provide detailed documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), software versioning, and change logs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Governance
Work closely with Process Control Engineers, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, and Manufacturing Execution teams to ensure automation reliability.
Ensure adherence to corporate standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical support to site-based automation engineers and contractors.
Project and Commissioning Support
Lead or support automation scope in capital and improvement projects including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
Ensure alignment with standards in electrical, instrumentation, and automation components.
Work with Engineering and Capital Projects teams to ensure seamless integration of automation elements.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Control Systems Engineering
Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in automation, industrial networks, or digital manufacturing are advantageous
Certified training in automation platforms is preferred
Experience
5 - 7 years of experience in process automation within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in the beverage, FMCG, or food sector
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming, control systems commissioning, and system integration
Exposure to multi-site support or corporate automation roles is beneficial
Experience working on automation scopes within capital projects
Skills
Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
Experience with SCADA systems and integration with MES/ERP systems
Understanding of industrial communication protocols
Strong skills in process data analysis, automation reporting, and system diagnostics
Familiarity with version control systems, structured logic development, and documentation best practices
Awareness of safety instrumented systems and relevant industrial standards (e.g., ISA-88, ISA-95)
Collaboration and stakeholder management skills for effective cross-functional engagement
Deadline:1st September,2026