Maintenance Controller

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 Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Controller, to join the Maintenance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Unit Manager. Key Purpose Maintenance team supervision and leadership Preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance execution Scheduling, resource planning, and workload balancing CMMS job management and feedback Compliance to SHEQ, GMP, and engineering standards Root cause analysis and continuous improvement support Coaching, skills development, and performance management of technicians Key Duties & Responsibilities Maintenance Execution and Oversight Ensure planned and unplanned maintenance activities are executed effectively and within required timeframes. Assign and monitor daily maintenance tasks, job cards, and technician deployment. Ensure all breakdowns are resolved quickly and that root causes are identified and addressed. Equipment Reliability and Improvement Support Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer and Plant Engineer on root cause analysis, MTTR/MTBF tracking, and reliability initiatives. Identify and escalate chronic equipment issues and propose corrective actions. Support the deployment of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), asset care plans, and condition monitoring. CMMS and Maintenance Reporting Monitor SAP PM data to ensure job card closure, accurate fault logging, and time tracking. Analyse trends in equipment failures and work order backlog to support improvement initiatives. Maintain updated technical documentation and support master data accuracy. Shutdowns and Project Support Plan and coordinate Technician involvement in shutdowns, overhauls, and projects. Ensure availability of resources, spares, and tools for scheduled interventions. Safety, Quality and Compliance Enforce adherence to health, safety, environmental, and GMP standards. Ensure that technicians follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and safe work procedures. Maintain compliance with audit requirements and participate in SHEQ audits and reviews. Team Leadership and Performance Management Lead and manage a team of Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and support. Monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and implement development plans. Support the training and upskilling of artisans in coordination with the Technical Trainer KBI Maintenance schedule adherence (%) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Planned Maintenance compliance (%) Job card closure rate and backlog levels Safety incident frequency (maintenance-related) Technician performance metrics (utilization, productivity, competency) Audit compliance (SHEQ and GMP) Skills, Experience & Education Skills and Experience Education Minimum: N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering Trade Test as an Artisan (Mechanical, Electrical or Millwright) Preferred: BTech in Engineering or equivalent industrial/technical qualification Experience 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment Proven experience working with CMMS Exposure to TPM, RCM, and Lean maintenance practices Experience in both mechanical and electrical systems is advantageous Skills Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems Proficient in PM (job planning, feedback, and reporting) Skilled in breakdown analysis and maintenance troubleshooting Familiarity with reliability metrics (MTTR, MTBF) and RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) Knowledge of GMP, SHEQ compliance, and engineering best practices Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and OEM documentation Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and tracking General Competencies Finance or budget controlling Result and execution driven Resilient and energetic Customer focused Ability to implement effective problem solving. Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills. Enquiring and analytical thinking ability. A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action. In-depth knowledge of the processing, utilities and packaging process. Ability to effectively manage vendors. Ability to implement MES & MIS application systems Ability to effectively manage vendors. Deadline:30th June,2026