Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is currently advertising various employment opportunities within its Manufacturing and Technical operations. These vacancies are available in different locations across South Africa and are suitable for qualified and experienced candidates looking to build their careers in the beverage and FMCG manufacturing industry.
According to the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recruitment portal, the current Manufacturing category includes vacancies in areas such as engineering, maintenance, production, process control, automation, technical operations and utilities.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully check the requirements of each position before submitting an application.
Coca-Cola Beverages Manufacturing Jobs
The following South African vacancies are currently listed on the CCBA recruitment portal:
Job Position
Location
Closing Date
Plant Engineer
Polokwane, Limpopo
3 September 2026
Team Leader: Utilities
Lakeside
3 September 2026
Process Control Technician
Lakeside
3 September 2026
Risk Controller
Midrand, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Process Automation Engineer
Midrand, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Plant Engineer
Wadeville, Gauteng
31 August 2026
Technical Operator
Pretoria, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Maintenance Technician
Pretoria, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Process Artisan
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
1 September 2026
Production Process Controller
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
1 September 2026
Process Artisan PET
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
1 September 2026
Technician: Control and Automation
Midrand, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Maintenance Planner
Midrand, Gauteng
1 September 2026
Maintenance Controller
Midrand, Gauteng
1 September 2026
The official recruitment page also lists manufacturing vacancies in Ethiopia. Those positions are not included in the South African vacancy section above.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is recruiting for a Plant Engineer based in Polokwane.
The position involves providing engineering and technical leadership within the manufacturing environment, supporting plant reliability, maintenance, utilities, projects, safety and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Relevant engineering experience in a plant, FMCG, beverage or manufacturing environment.
Experience in technical operations, maintenance and plant engineering.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Knowledge of engineering, safety and compliance requirements.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Candidates should carefully review the full vacancy requirements before applying.
2. Team Leader: Utilities – Lakeside
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Location: Lakeside, South Africa Job Category: Manufacturing Employment Type: Permanent Closing Date: 3 September 2026
The Team Leader: Utilities position is focused on supporting the effective operation and management of plant utility systems.
The successful candidate will be expected to support reliable plant operations while maintaining safety, quality, environmental and operational standards.
Applicants with relevant technical, engineering, utilities or manufacturing experience are encouraged to review the official advert.
3. Process Control Technician – Lakeside
Location: Lakeside, South Africa Job Category: Manufacturing Employment Type: Permanent Closing Date: 3 September 2026
The Process Control Technician role is suitable for candidates with relevant technical and process-control experience.
The position may involve monitoring and maintaining process-control systems, identifying faults, supporting production operations and ensuring that equipment and processes operate according to required standards.
Applicants should have the relevant technical qualifications and experience specified in the official vacancy advert.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is also advertising a Risk Controller position in Midrand.
The role is focused on supporting risk management within the manufacturing environment and ensuring that operational risks are identified, monitored and managed appropriately.
Candidates with relevant experience in risk management, manufacturing operations, compliance or a related field should check the official requirements before applying.
The Process Automation Engineer position is suitable for engineering professionals with experience in automation and manufacturing systems.
Applicants should have relevant engineering qualifications and practical experience related to process automation, industrial systems and manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of automation technologies, control systems, troubleshooting and continuous improvement may be required for this type of position.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is recruiting for a Plant Engineer at its Wadeville operation.
The successful candidate will report to the Manufacturing Manager and support engineering performance, plant reliability, maintenance and technical improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Analysing downtime trends.
Driving root-cause corrective actions.
Reporting on cost drivers.
Supporting cost-reduction initiatives.
Managing plant utilities and infrastructure.
Supporting capital projects.
Working with technical teams and contractors.
Supporting maintenance and engineering best practices.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
BTech or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
Approximately 5–8 years’ experience in plant or factory engineering within FMCG, beverage or food manufacturing.
Experience with utilities and infrastructure.
Project management experience.
Experience leading technical teams.
Knowledge of maintenance systems such as SAP PM or another CMMS.
Strong safety and risk-management knowledge.
Professional registration with ECSA and a Government Certificate of Competency may be advantageous.
Important: The closing date for this position is 31 August 2026, so applicants should not delay if they meet the requirements.
The Technical Operator position is based in Pretoria.
The role is suited to candidates with relevant manufacturing, production or technical experience.
Typical responsibilities in this type of manufacturing position include operating production equipment, monitoring processes, following standard operating procedures, maintaining quality standards and complying with workplace safety requirements.
Applicants should check the official advertisement for the specific qualification and experience requirements.
CCBSA is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for its Production department in Pretoria.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate may be responsible for:
Mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
Equipment repairs.
Preventive and corrective maintenance.
Equipment inspections.
Condition monitoring.
Using a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
Reading technical drawings and OEM documentation.
Following SHEQ and GMP requirements.
Supporting reliable production operations.
Requirements
The advert indicates that candidates should have relevant maintenance experience, with 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Experience with electrical and mechanical systems is preferred, particularly in bottling or packaging environments.
A N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering together with a Millwright Trade Certificate is listed as preferred.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach:
Updated CV
Highest qualification
Trade Certificate
Applications without the required documents may not be considered.
The Process Artisan position is based at the Phoenix operation in KwaZulu-Natal.
Candidates with relevant artisan, production, technical or manufacturing experience can review the vacancy requirements and apply if they meet the specified criteria.
Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, trade credentials and work experience are clearly reflected on their CV.
The Production Process Controller position focuses on monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes:
Monitoring production parameters.
Conducting in-process quality checks.
Adjusting machine settings where required.
Following production plans.
Recording production information.
Monitoring product quality.
Following GMP, HACCP and ISO requirements.
Responding to alarms and abnormal process conditions.
Participating in root-cause investigations.
Completing production documentation.
Recording information on SAP or relevant systems.
Supporting daily production reporting.
Experience
The advertised position requires approximately 2–3 years’ experience in FMCG production or bottling operations, with experience in process control, production monitoring or line operations.
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP and ISO requirements is also relevant.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is also recruiting for a Process Artisan PET in Phoenix.
This position is aimed at technically skilled candidates with relevant manufacturing and PET production experience.
Applicants should carefully review the qualification, technical experience and other requirements listed on the official recruitment portal before submitting an application.
The Technician: Control and Automation position is suitable for candidates with technical experience in industrial control, automation and manufacturing systems.
Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in control and automation systems and be able to troubleshoot technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
The Maintenance Planner position focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Maintenance planning and scheduling.
Preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance planning.
Managing maintenance information.
Creating job cards.
Coordinating parts, tools and resources.
Monitoring maintenance backlogs.
Tracking maintenance compliance and costs.
Preparing maintenance performance reports.
Supporting continuous improvement.
Coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Experience with the Plant Maintenance module of a CMMS and maintenance planning is relevant to this position. The advert also requests an updated CV and highest qualification.
CCBA is advertising a Maintenance Controller position based in Midrand.
The position forms part of the Manufacturing category and is intended for applicants with relevant maintenance and manufacturing experience.
Candidates should review the official vacancy information carefully to confirm the specific qualifications, experience and supporting documents required before submitting an application.
Who Can Apply for Coca-Cola Manufacturing Jobs?
These vacancies are not all entry-level positions. Many of the advertised roles are technical, engineering, artisan, maintenance, production or management positions.
Applicants may therefore include:
Qualified engineers
Maintenance technicians
Artisans
Process-control specialists
Automation technicians
Manufacturing professionals
Production professionals
Maintenance planners
Technical operators
Candidates with relevant FMCG experience
Candidates with relevant beverage manufacturing experience
Because each vacancy has different requirements, applicants should not assume that meeting the requirements for one position means they qualify for all positions.
Important Application Information
Applicants should prepare an updated CV before applying.
Depending on the position, Coca-Cola Beverages may require additional documents such as:
Highest qualification
Trade certificate
Professional registration
Other relevant supporting documents
For example, the Maintenance Technician vacancy specifically requires an updated CV, highest qualification and Trade Certificate.
Always check the individual vacancy before submitting your application.
How to Apply for Coca-Cola Beverages Jobs
Applications must be submitted through the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa e-recruitment portal.
To apply:
Review the vacancy you are interested in.
Check the location, closing date, qualifications and experience requirements.
Prepare your updated CV.
Prepare any additional documents requested in the advert.
Complete your application through the official online recruitment system.
Submit your application before the closing date.
Keep your application details for your records.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa states that only applications submitted through its e-recruitment portal will be accepted for applicable vacancies.
Applicants should pay close attention to the closing dates because the vacancies do not all close on the same day.
The currently listed South African Manufacturing vacancies have closing dates ranging from 31 August 2026 to 3 September 2026.
Some of the vacancies include:
31 August 2026
Plant Engineer – Wadeville
1 September 2026
Risk Controller – Midrand
Process Automation Engineer – Midrand
Technical Operator – Pretoria
Maintenance Technician – Pretoria
Process Artisan – Phoenix
Production Process Controller – Phoenix
Process Artisan PET – Phoenix
Technician: Control and Automation – Midrand
Maintenance Planner – Midrand
Maintenance Controller – Midrand
3 September 2026
Plant Engineer – Polokwane
Team Leader: Utilities – Lakeside
Process Control Technician – Lakeside
Closing dates can change, and vacancies may be removed or updated by the employer. Applicants should therefore verify the individual vacancy on the official recruitment portal before applying.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
Job seekers should be careful when applying for Coca-Cola vacancies online.
Do not pay anyone who claims that you must pay a recruitment fee, registration fee or payment to secure a Coca-Cola job.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa also states that it does not accept agency resumes for the roles it advertises and is not responsible for fees connected with unsolicited resumes.
Always verify vacancies through the official recruitment system before submitting personal information.
Final Word
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa currently has several opportunities within its Manufacturing category, with positions available in locations including Polokwane, Pretoria, Midrand, Wadeville, Lakeside and Phoenix.
These vacancies are particularly relevant to candidates with backgrounds in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, production, process control, automation and technical operations.
If you meet the requirements for one or more of the vacancies, prepare your documents and submit your application through the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recruitment portal before the relevant closing date.
