Description
Closing Date2026/10/20Reference NumberCCB261013-17Job TitleArtisan UtilitiesJob CategoryManufacturingCompanyCoca-Cola Beverages UgandaJob TypePermanentLocation – CountryUganda, South AfricaLocation – ProvinceLimpopoLocation – Town / CityPolokwaneJob 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
