Artisan Utilities (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa)

Artisan Utilities (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa)

Closing Date 2026/10/20
Reference Number CCB261013-17
Job Title Artisan Utilities
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Uganda, South Africa
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Town / City Polokwane
Job Description 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
Skills, Experience & Education 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

 

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