Process Control Technician

South Africa is the largest Coca-Cola market in Africa and consistently ranks among the best performing countries in the world of Coca-Cola. This impressive position is made possible by the hard work and commitment of our four bottlers, our canning operation as well as our employees, whose main vision is to benefit and refresh the people of South Africa. We’re proud to be a business unit of the Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group, which is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. TheCoca-Cola Company has operations in more than 200 countries around the world and serves its beverages at a rate of 1.8 billion every day. Job Description Real-time control systems monitoring and support Integration and support of PLC, SCADA, MES, and other control systems Troubleshooting and analysis of control-related faults Data analysis and trending for process improvement Understanding of process instrumentation and automation hardware Support for continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives Compliance with control system documentation and version control standards Key Duties & Responsibilities Key Outcomes: Control System Support and Maintenance Monitor and support process control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES). Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve automation and control faults. Ensure proper data logging, trending, and reporting systems are operational and accurate. Process Performance Monitoring and Improvement Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities. Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise manufacturing operations. Work with production and quality teams to reduce variability and downtime. Instrumentation and System Integration Collaborate with C&A Technician to ensure calibration and proper functioning of process instruments. Validate integration of new sensors, transmitters, and process hardware with control systems. Provide support for system expansion or upgrades. Documentation and Compliance Maintain up-to-date documentation of control logic, system changes, and process configurations. Ensure change control protocols and system backup procedures are followed. Support audit readiness for control-related systems in GMP and food safety environments. Project and Commissioning Support Provide control and automation technical support during equipment commissioning or project rollouts. Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final acceptance processes. KBI: Process control-related downtime reduction System performance and response time to production issues Number of successful system changes and compliance to change control Automation fault closure rate and response time Audit findings related to control systems and compliance Contribution to yield, efficiency, and energy optimisation metrics Skills, Experience & Education Education Minimum: N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering Experience 3 - 5 years in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role in an FMCG or manufacturing environment Proven experience with SCADA (e.g., Wonderware System Platform), HMI, and PLC (e.g., Siemens S7) systems Familiarity with process control principles, data logging, and industrial automation troubleshooting Experience in a GMP-regulated or ISO 9001-certified plant preferred Skills Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems Data trending and process analysis using tools like Historian, Excel, or MES platforms Instrumentation signal interpretation (analog, digital, 4 - 20mA, RTD, etc.) Understanding of control system architecture, PID loop tuning, and interlocks Industrial network communication (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) Basic scripting or configuration of SCADA and MES systems SAP PM or equivalent CMMS familiarity for reporting and maintenance feedback Sound knowledge of safety, GMP, and food-grade manufacturing standards Deadline:16th June,2026