Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our department. We are seeking a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Process Control Engineer position based in Phoenix. The successful candidate will report directly to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Outcomes

Develop Control and Automation Standards

Design a roadmap to enhance current and future resource development
Evaluate current C&A landscape across CCBSA
Analyse C&A environment and develop adequate standards for review by Manufacturing Systems and Engineering leads.
Develop standardised processes and procedures in consultation with operational leads to ensure C&A stability and reliability.
Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with manufacturing systems standards and IT standards where applicable.
Create and maintain a C&A community by enabling knowledge sharing and skill transfer

Lead C&A Performance Optimisation

Facilitation, implementation and project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of manufacturing within budget and timelines.
Manage resources (both equipment and personnel) to ensure business continuity in short and long-term windows
Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification.
Coach, guide and assist both direct reports and influenced roles in project and operational scenarios
Lead and effectively manage change, supporting pre-implementation, execution and post-implementation for pure C&A initiatives and activities that impact on C&A
Ensure the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to back-up system by monitoring maintenance, adherence to standards and effective problem solving.
Consult with COE and support on technology and policy decisions in terms of new equipment and managing existing installations

Extract Value from Manufacturing Systems

Proactively optimise Process Performance, through appropriate Problem-Solving Techniques and statistical analysis in order to improve performance.
Monitor and evaluate operational processes with respect to C&A
Proactively engage relevant technical/functional resources to initiate problem solving when deviations occurs
Ensure proven solutions are entrenched and ubiquitous where financially viable
Evaluate cost/benefit ratio of proposals to ensure efficient investment in technology, enhancements and maintenance with respect to C&A
Scope and define changes with input from operational requirements and supplier expertise and determine the best specification/cost ratio in order to adequately suit business needs.
Determine actual system utilisation to leverage current installations to full potential

Functional Capabilities

Process control and industrial automation engineering
PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming and integration
Instrumentation and control system troubleshooting
Data acquisition and manufacturing data analytics
Process optimisation and automation project execution
Cybersecurity and system network integrity
Control system life-cycle management
Technical leadership and coaching of automation technicians
Root cause analysis and control loop tuning

KBI

Control system uptime (%)
Number of control-related downtime incidents
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) for control systems
Maintenance closure rate for control system issues
Compliance with automation standards and protocols
Project completion timelines and budgets (automation scope)
Technician competency development levels

Skills, Experience & Education

Education

BSc Engineering (Electronics) or BTech Electrical Engineering (Light Current), S4 Technical Diploma for Control and Automation.
Certification in Industrial Automation, Process Instrumentation, or Control Systems preferred

Experience

At least 8 years’ experience in process control or automation within a manufacturing environment (FMCG or beverage industry advantageous)
At least 2 years in a leadership role managing technical teams
Proven experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and field instrumentation
Experience with systems integration, network protocols, and MES solutions

Skills

Advanced PLC Programming & Troubleshooting – Extensive experience with PLC hardware, software, and integration.
SCADA/HMI Systems Expertise – Proficient in Wonderware ArchestrA, Intouch, and alarm management.
Industrial Instrumentation & Signal Processing – Specialized in calibration, configuration, maintenance, and instrumentation protocols.
Industrial Networking & Infrastructure – Strong knowledge of network configuration, industrial Ethernet, and cybersecurity principles.
Control Systems Integratio n – Proven ability to unify disparate control and information systems across platforms.
Manufacturing Process & Systems Understanding – Deep knowledge of manufacturing applications and operational processes.
Data Analytics & Root Cause Analysis – Skilled in using analytics tools for process optimization and problem-solving.
CMMS & Technical Documentation – Experienced with computerized maintenance systems and compliance documentation standards.
Change Implementation & Digital Transformation – Expertise in planning and sustaining systematic operational changes.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Effective in leading teams through continuous improvement and project initiatives.

General

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply. Suitable equity candidates will be given preference in line with our Equity Plan.