Career Opportunities at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in the Process Support Department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Syrup Room Attendant role, which is based in Elgin. The successful candidate will report directly to the Team Leader in Elgin.

KEY PURPOSE

To assist with manufacture final syrups and RTD products as per KORE and MEC Requirements and according to the Production Plan and to perform Cleaning and sanitations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Mixing of final syrups and ready to drink products in accordance with KORE and MEC Requirements and the Master Mixing Instructions.
• Perform CIP’s as per CIP matrix and KORE requirements.
• Assist in cleaning and replenishing of chlorine soak baths in the Process department
• Perform housekeeping in Process areas and adhere to GMP requirements.
• Assist the Syrup Maker with simple syrup and water transfers as well as top ups of syrups.
• Clean Contimol screens and In-line strainers, change filters and assist with cleaning of Silos.
• Change flow bins (IBCs) and start its agitation.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping rules.
• Assist with Water Treatment CIPs, changing of Water Treatment Filters, Antiscalent hopper replenishing, Chlorine hopper replenishing.
• Assist with offloading of Bulk Apple and Grape juice weighing out of ingredients for Empowered Blending
• Assist with weighing out of ingredients weighing for MEC products
• Skills, Experience & Education    

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in the Syrup Room environment

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• Observance
• Basic calculations
• Hand-eye coordination
• Customer orientation
• Memory
• Adaptability
• 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.

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Job Description

To manage and maintain compliance to Quality and Food Safety systems in the relevant plant to ensure Product Quality from receipt of raw materials to final product production

The role involves supervision and engagement with the Quality Assurance Technician, Team Leaders, Unit Mangers, Senior Site Management, Machine operators and shop-floor personnel and also all across the manufacturing supply chain (team leaders engineering technicians and contractors).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Understand Business Strategic Priorities and Business Processes
• Monitor and report on Quality Goals and Objectives with Business Strategic Objectives
• Report on KPI’s aligned with internal Management, CCBA and Coca-Cola Requirements (reporting systems to include all Quality
• Ensure Corrective Action Plans are in place to correct and improve on KPI’s
• Ensure Product and Package Quality meets legal, internal CCBA and Coca-Cola Requirements
• Ensure that Product and Package Quality standards are monitored and controlled for plant according to legal, internal and Coca-Cola Requirements.
• Ensure that ingredients and package quality is monitored and controlled to agreed standards for all internal products.
• Implement Good Laboratory Practices in all laboratories on site (on-line, QA and micro) and ensure that all consumables are managed and stocked accordingly.
• Ensure that Laboratory Equipment is Serviced, Maintained, Calibrated and Verified as per agreed standards.
• Ensure Process Capability programs are implemented, monitored and reviewed by all relevant QA, Engineering and Production departments on agreed frequencies.
• Supports implementation of Quality at Source in the plant and develop Quality Assurance functionality
• Initiate and Facilitate Continuous Improvement for Quality and Food Safety
• Ensure continuous improvement programs for Quality Process Capability is established
• Ensure Statistical Process control implementation and capability to improve product and package quality
• Facilitate technical problem solving regarding quality issues and equipment
• Ensure problem solving capability for all site teams with reference to Quality and Food Safety
• Manage Cost plans and Costs
• Implement and manage the cost plans
• Manage and adhere to Quality budget
• Accountable to ensure adherence to budget for all Equipment Contracts
• Ensure that quotations are available in time to update Rolling Estimates for consumables
• Ensure that all laboratory CAPEX requirements are communicated and planned for in the annual budget process according to the Standard lab list.
• Manage Human Resources
• Manage the development of staff competencies
• Ensure a healthy ER climate
• Attract, Recruit and retain talent
• Manage own performance in a way that shapes a high performance, high engagement culture.
• Manage performance of others in a way that shapes a high performance, high engagement culture.
• Demonstrate behaviour which builds, maintains or enhances company reputation.
• Deliver Excellence in Customer Service
• Identify and communicate customer needs and expectations
• Build effective relations with internal and external customers
• Actively improve internal and external customer relationships
• Accountable for the subordinate safety
• Implement Safety Systems for Department
• Ensure compliance to standards to prevent any safety related incidents in the department
• Conduct risk assessments for Quality Team

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: B.Sc or BTech in Science or Technology
• Added advantage: M.Sc or MTech in Science or Technology

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years in Food Processing Plant. Good process knowledge, preferably in a bottling environment
• 2 Years supervisory experience

Competencies

• Finance/Budget controlling
• National Labour Relations & Public Affairs
• Innovative
• Social Responsibility
• Result and Execution Driven
• Decisive and Risk Pragmatic
• Resilient and energetic
• Customer focused
• Apply Organsiation Understanding to drive a Quality Culture
• Understanding Manufacturing Process
• Understanding SC Ways principles and practices
• Apply knowledge of Quality management Systems
• Apply knowledge of SPC
• Apply knowledge of Infinity and Achiever systems

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Job Description    

The primary purpose of this role is to provide accurate, relevant, timeous and insightful analytical financial information that enhances financial awareness and enables appropriate business decision making.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Preparation of standardised reporting packs for the various stakeholders on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Review cross functional financial accounting functional data and provide insightful analysis to enable transactional and process optimisation
• Identification of opportunities to eliminate process inefficiencies within the department and implementing solutions that drive continuous process improvement
• Support of financial accounting system enhancement projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness across the department
• Prepare and report on process compliance across Financial accounting, including but not limited to internal policies, processes, SOX, IFRS, internal and external audit as well as other SA regulatory bodies
• Benchmarking CCBSA financial accounting processes and data against industry best in class business practices, KPI’ and transformation activities
• Identify and communicate best practice opportunities for implementation
• Develop and roll out standardised reporting templates to facilitate standardisation
• Attendance of stock counts and ensure compliance to hard close and year end procedures
• Assistance with ad-hoc activities within the department

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications and Experience

• Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant of South Africa (CA(SA))
• BIG 4 Firms
• Previous experience in managing a complex reporting function an advantage.

Competencies

Integrity and Trust

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Ethics and Values

Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Timely Decision

Making Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.

Comfort Around Higher Management

Can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.

Approachability

Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Action Oriented

Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Organizing

Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Knowledge

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles used to regulate reporting standards

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Digital Solutions Manager: LEW. This is a senior position in Digital Platforms team in the Information Technology department in CCBA. Their specific focus is on route planning, finished goods warehousing and distribution and effective delivery of all digital solutions for the logistics and warehousing function in CCBA.

The successful applicant will report into the Senior Manager Digital Platforms: SCM, LEW and Procurement.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA has an extensive footprint in Africa, employing over 17 000 employees, serving a combined population of over 300 million people across the continent.

The CCBA vision is to refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all, growing successfully as a business and creating a better shared future for our people, customers, consumers, communities, planet and shareholders. We conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity for shared value and the greater good. We are a world class, customer-orientated, socially and environmentally conscious fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company that is driven by engaged, motivated and inspired employees.

The Digital Solutions Manager: LEW, is responsible for the recommendation, development, and deployment of all digital solutions for the logistics, execution and warehousing function in CCBA. Digital solutions include all systems and applications that are bought and configured or developed for the functions involved in logistics and warehousing in CCBA.

These employees own the process for delivering all new application capability for their functional area as new solutions or new functionality for existing applications. They oversee a team of resources and a grouping of contractors, vendors and service providers that work on a variety of projects that form the programme of projects for the functional area.

The Digital Solution Manager: LEW uncovers and receives business requirements from their stakeholders in business and they ensure that these requests are analyzed and translated into relevant designs. They mandate and contribute to the architecting of the digital solutions landscape for their focus area. When the proposed architectures have been approved, they collaborate with members of their teams to research and find the best fit solutions for business requirements. They will then take responsibility for mandating an outsourced team with the definition, building, testing and deployment of the new solutions.

As the manager for a digital solutions team, they are responsible for appointing and managing a team of architects, analysts, and solution support employees. They also perform the work of planning and management for all team activities.

They act as liaison between the IT department and the business functional area, and they keep both business stakeholders and IT colleagues and leaders up to date through various reports and meetings.

Incumbents in this position should preferably be based in South Africa, but the service they provide will cover the CCBA enterprise in its broadest definition including all locations in Africa.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Continuously researching and staying up to date with new digital solutions, trends, and developments in the logistics and warehousing field
• Regularly engaging with business colleagues in logistics and warehousing to share insights in digital trends and possibilities
• Acting as the digital solutions advisor when the business is considering new processes, automations, and other solutions
• Building a network of peers in other companies and industries who will be able to share knowledge on their experiences and plans for logistics and warehousing solutions
• Collaborating closely with business stakeholders to understand the business strategy, targets and objectives for the logistics and warehousing functions
• Ensuring the development of a longer-term architectural vision for logistics and warehousing IT solutions
• Collaborating with the relevant Architect to map and record the current architectural landscape and to plan the future architecture
• Developing and annually updating the strategy to move CCBA logistics and warehousing function closer to the architectural vision for logistics and warehousing
• Compiling a capital expenditure (capex) budget for projects and license purchases for the year
• Researching and compiling the annual operational expenditure (opex) budget for the Digital Solutions team and motivating for budget increases
• Collaborating with colleagues in the relevant forums to prioritise and co-ordinate projects and initiatives through the demand management process
• Continuously adjusting and updating the strategy, plans and budgets to ensure continuous relevance to business requirements
• Identifying, collecting, and collating short- and medium-term software development business requirements for logistics and warehousing
• Estimating resource, budget, and timeline requirements for each planned project to create an annual digital solutions and software development execution plan for logistics and warehousing
• Planning the resourcing of the pipeline of projects and initiatives by allocating internal and external resources and/or vendors against projects
• Ensuring the continuous development and growth of members of the Digital Solutions (LEW) team by ensuring that training, learning, and mentoring are planned and available
• Managing team members and meeting with them regularly to contract their required performance, coaching them, and providing feedback on their progress and managing Individual Development Programmes
• Regularly engaging with business stakeholders and analysts to understand the business requirements, budgets, and timelines
• Collaborating with the relevant architects to plan and architect digital solutions
• Tasking the digital solutions analysts in the team to undertake the business analysis and requirements specification activities
• Appointing, contracting, or assigning development jobs and tasks to vendors, service providers and other outsource partners
• Ensuring the appointment of project managers and the development of internal project plans and budgets
• Monitoring the progress of the systems, application and code development and taking corrective action when work is not progressing to plan
• Ensuring that all testing, user training and implementation preparation actions are planned and executed within the timelines
• Ensuring that the workload is planned and assigned to the Solutions Support Specialists in the team or assigned to an outsource partner
• Ensuring the team have the necessary competence, tools, and information to execute the work and by supporting the team when they encounter obstacles
• Ensuring programme and project managers plan milestones for deliverables and deployment and creating a plan that visualise the timeline
• Ensuring programme and project managers tracking progress against milestone dates and reporting on progress.
• Negotiating and agreeing scopes of work (SOWs) and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors that reflect the outcomes, performance, and deliverables that CCBA wants to achieve
• Ensuring that new vendors are onboarded with regards to CCBA internal structures, processes, IT policies, IT controls and standards
• Ensuring the correct policies and procedures are followed and that all vendor contracts meet corporate governance requirements
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and creating and presenting relevant business cases to the LEW functional leads

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications:

• The minimum qualification required for this position is a first degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, but a further degree would be an advantage
• Industry certifications (Any of these certifications would be an advantage):
  • Professional in Project Management (PPM)
  • Certified Project Manager (CPM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMI)
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)
  • PMI Professional in Business Analysis
  • Certifications in enterprise software development.
  • Certifications in at least three relevant programming languages at expert level (Object Orientation preferred)
  • Certification in mobile application development.
  • Certificate in software testing.
  • CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
  • Vendor server specific certification
  • ITIL Managing Professional (ITIL MP)

Experience:

12 to 14 years’ experience in an Information Technology environment with at least 6 years focused on managing projects in the supply chain domain

General    

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Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for talented individuals with relevant skills and experience for an In-Service Quality Assurance, at Lakeside CCBSA. The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

KEY OUTPUT

To conduct quality tests, to compile reports and to communicate out of line specifications so that the quality of the product and package are maintained in line with Company standards, cost are minimized and records are available for audit purposes.

KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and mathematics related to the food industry, laboratory policy and practices.

SKILLS

• Thrive in a fast paced, pressurised and competitive environment
• The ability to apply theoretical scientific principles in the development of novel business solutions
• Well developed decision making skills
• Identifiy and apply new trends

ATTITUDE

• A passion for quality and people
• High energy levels and a positive attitude

Skills, Experience & Education    

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science passed with40% (NOT Mathematics Literacy)
• Two South African Languages passed with 40%
• Studying towards Microbiology, Biotechnology,Food Technology or related qualification
• Completed theoretical modules and require practical exposure to complete the qualification
• Willing to complete In-Service/ Experiential Training in Industry
• Must not have previously completed an In-Service Trainee programme at another company or organization

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be Employment Equity candidate
• Must have been unemployed at the time of appointment
• Must be between 18-35 years of age
• Candidate must have a letter from the institution requesting work place experience for in order for the candidate to complete their qualification.

The In-Service Trainee programme runs over a period of 12 months.

General    

Interested applicants who meet the above specifications should submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of matric certificate
• Certified copy of most recent academic transcript
• Copy of Tertiary Institute curriculum/requirements for In-Service Training

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Job Description    

Generates the medium term (3-18 months) tactical raw materials plan, to ensure the correct quantity of materials are available to meet production demand while aligning to business strategy and the ever-changing environment.

The extent of the role’s involvement in supervision and other team leadership activities

The role has a Materials Planner reporting into it.

Level of interaction within and outside of the company as well as the nature and purpose of the interaction. 

The Material Planner Lead liaises with Stock Managers, Supply Managers and Planners to manage raw material or containers, to ensure that sufficient material is available to deliver to production demand at the least cost, which includes the balancing of the grid between plants.
The role engages with suppliers as required in relation to the combined portfolios of materials the individual is responsible for and is the first point of contact for raw material supply related discussions, for specific suppliers.
Will engage all Supply Chain functions to continuously find better ways to manage and control raw materials including recommendations received from Materials Planners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Compile medium term (3 to 18 months) tactical raw material plans and submit to Procurement in order to secure supply.
• Review and agree tactical stock holding parameters per plant with the Plant Supply Manager and Finance to ensure optimal raw material inventory levels and replenishment
• Support the Raw Materials Supply Managers in generating the budget and profit forecast for working capital targets, as required.
• Support the manufacturing and technical team in relation to projects involving raw materials.
• Provide guidance and monitor supplier and plant safety stock levels, by raw material as stipulated in relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs), to proactively mitigate supply risk.
• Effectively manage and resolve raw material inventory queries, issues and risks.
• Consolidate and analyse data in relation to commodities, accountable for, to ensure the accurate recording of data, the appropriate allocation in terms of SLAs and to proactively mitigate potential risk in relation to supply.
• Meet with Suppliers weekly and monthly to communicate and discuss the operational forecast, addressing volume, timing, new product and promotion introductions, as well as supply issues using the agreed Sales and Operations (S&OP) meeting format and agenda.
• Review communicated requirements for imported raw materials and monitor the shipping schedule and Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs) to ensure that raw material inventory levels are maintained at agreed levels and escalate possible supply risks to Raw Materials Supply Planning Manager.
• Implement and roll out business continuity plans to mitigate any potential risk or risk in relation to raw material supply.
• The optimal management and coordination of run-out plans for discontinued products and promotional material to mitigate the financial risk to the business.
• Where applicable ensure the effective management of containers and raw material inventory levels held by Third Parties to enable the optimal balancing of the supply grid.
• Where applicable manage RACM inventory audits at Third Party warehouse to ensure compliance to relevant policies and procedures.
• The effective management of allocated team, to allow for the achievement of set goals, an engaged team and high-quality work output.
• Judgement and decision making

The role operates under stringent rules, procedures and policies- governance and legal compliance is essential.
The role has to comply with relevant daily, weekly and monthly routines and deadlines. The role is however required to apply judgement in discerning priorities and matters that require escalation and ensure that output is still delivered at the end of the day.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (Preferably in Operations or Logistics Management).
• A Post Graduate Diploma or Degree would be advantageous.
• 3-5 years’ experience, within in Beverage or Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry.
• Computer literacy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft products and relevant ERP system.

Competencies

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Good Planning Skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

General    

Bonded for Equity

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in the HR Department. We are looking for talented individuals with the relevant skills and experience for a Business Administration Learnership, which are based Nationwide. The successful candidate will report directly to the HR Coordinator.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete NQF level 3 Business Administration Learnership Programme.
• Provide administrative support throughout the year, during peak business periods and when teams are on leave.
• The Learnership is a structured integrated learning programme that combines theoretical (formal) training and on-the-job learning (structured work experience).

Skills, Experience & Education    

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• A Grade 12 qualification is essential
• Proficiency in English and any other South African language
• 1 Year work experience
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership at another company or organisation
• South African citizens
• Employment Equity Candidate
• Must be unemployed
• Aged between 18 and 35
• Present a valid medical record detailing their disability
• Candidates must be willing to commit for 12 months learnership program
• Self-motivated
• Organized
• Results Driven
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a flexible working environment
• Ability to work in a pressurized working environment
• No criminal record or a negative credit record
• Candidates must not be enrolled in any formal full time studies

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 in writing to both individuals below:

Only equity disabled candidates will be considered for this position.

Candidates:

• Must have a minimum of Matric with Maths/ Maths Literacy and English (pass rate of at least 40%) to be considered
• Must be unemployed
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership (NQF Level 3 Business Administration) at another company or organisation
• Must be South African citizens -Must be between 18 and 34 years of age
• Must be able to provide a letter from their doctor detailing the nature of the disability
• Must be willing to complete the full 12 month programme and attend classes
• Must not be enrolled in formal studies
• Must not have a negative criminal or credit record
• Must be based in or near to the above mentioned location or be willing to travel to said location Stipend will be offered in line with SETA requirements.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has exciting an opportunity in the Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience as a Utilities Operator position, which is based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will report directly to Plant Engineer. 

Key Purpose

To provide technical support service to the Manufacturing division by performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment, in order to meet business requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Supply hot water.
• Solve situational problems.
• Complete data sheets.
• Maintain a safe and clean working area.
• Maintain and repair machines.
• Manage own development and performance.
• Maintain Safety and Housekeeping standards.
• Perform Quality test and specifications.
• Perform and maintain the boiler operation.
• Perform forklift operation when required.
• Skills, Experience & Education    
• A minimum of a Matric and a recognized.
• Trade Test qualification in Millwright, Electrical and Mechanical with N3 or higher.
• 2-3 years relevant technical experience in an FMCG environment.

General    

• Analytical thinking:
  • To analyse the relationships between events, circumstances and forces beyond the obvious and draws insightful conclusions, at a micro and macro level. Demonstrate the understanding of the inter-relationships between systems and processes and consolidate information into a coherent whole.
• Good Communication:
  • The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others and tailors the content of speech to the level and experience of the audience.
• Functional and Technical skills:
  • Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Process Management
  • Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow.
• Problem Solving:
  • Use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Planning:
  • The ability to apply planning skills in order to, schedule activities and prioritise resources in the achievement of an objective.
• Timely DecisionMaking
  • Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Process Artisan role, which is based in Lakeside. The successful candidates will report directly to the Processing Unit Manager.

To maintain (inspect and adjust) and repair equipment proactively as per maintenance targets in order to continually improve department efficiency, to optimize equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Completed equipment/parts requisition
• Maintained equipment
• Evaluated and repaired breakdown
• Managed projects
• Coached and trained learners
• Maintained safe and clean working environment
• Started-up bottling line
• Delegated and monitored work allocation
• Managed personal development and performance

KPI’s

To work shifts as per roster

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Technical principles
• Bottling principles and processes
• SHE principles and procedures

Attributes:

• Application of knowledge
• Conceptualisation
• Memory
• Assembling – advanced
• Hand-eye coordination
• Advanced calculations

Skills, Experience & Education    

1. Qualified Artisan: N3
2. Trade Test
3. 2 years relevant technical experience in a FMCG environment

General    

Internal Candidates must submit a fully approved application form (signed off by the Line Manager and HR) to the talent acquisition specialist before the closing date.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Integrated Data Specialist, to join the CCBA Growth Office team. The successful applicant will be reporting into the Group Lead: Big Data & Analytics.

The role will contribute to CCBA vision by supporting centrally the evaluation, procurement, and management of CCBA data suppliers and being the link between markets as well as internal and external suppliers in the new information requirements or adjustments needed to ensure optimal value contributions to the business. The role will be responsible to assess, negotiate and evaluate performance of suppliers to ensure they all work in the best interest of CCBA. Directing these suppliers on best practice data sharing back into our business and facilitating the link between them and Business Intelligence (BI).

The applicant may reside in any of the CCBA footprint of countries South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia & Zambia.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA is a NARTD market leader in Africa. CCBA has an extensive footprint in Africa, employing over 17 000 employees. CCBA vision is to Refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all, growing successfully as business and creating a better-shared future for our people, customers, consumers, communities, planet and shareholders.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Lead the integration of various sources of business information to derive meaningful insights that enable robust decision making in all CCBA markets.
• Managing centrally the connection with KO and CCBA suppliers of data, research and insights (e.g., BI, Nielsen, GFK, iRED, MacMobile, Frontline and other relevant agencies) ensuring service levels agreements are met, auditing the integrity of information, problem solving and translating business market requirements.
• Understanding market context plans and trends to proactively identify new requirements of information or analysis for Group or countries.
• Be main point of contact of all suppliers ensuring compliance of the contract, service level agreements and company policies.
• Assessing and evaluating multiple sourcing of suppliers to determine if their services / deliverables meet CCBA needs and make a recommendation.
• Negotiating contracts, service levels agreements, and conduct meetings to inform responsibilities, raise concerns, inquire about their services or negotiate pricing.
• Defining standards by which to assess the performance of approved suppliers and evaluate them to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Managing portfolio of data suppliers to ensure optimized value add services and mitigate duplication in same data service offerings.
• Scope with IT the data / modelling environment (business Information warehouse) ensuring it is effective for analysis and drive delivery into the business.
• Interacting with Business users and understand their requirements from a data analytics, reporting and User Interface / Experience perspective.
• Assist in developing reports using modern platforms and techniques to share information for decision-making in a timely manner and user-friendly interface.
• Correlating relevant and quality data sources required to fully answer questions, address problems, and recommend strategy, deriving analytical insights from variety of business contexts, and enabling the communication thereof through a range of creative and intuitive solutions.
• Ensuring all business users have the capability to read and use the information provided.
• Gathering feedback from users, identify opportunities for improvement and apply them.
• Skillfully elicit ideas generation and creative solutions for creating informative BI solutions and mechanisms to communicate outcomes and results at all levels of the company.
• Ensuring that data requirements are met and drive the continuous improvement and automation of reporting requirements around management routines.
• Develop and sustain a data smart culture to drive insights-driven decision-making.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar.
• Post Graduate / Honours / Masters Qualification in Informatics, Data Science or Management (added advantage).

Certifications:

Data and analytics-related Certifications or Experience: e.g. SAS, SQL, SISS, Spark SQL, Power Bi, Azure, Microsoft D365, Tabular models (AAS), any Big Data certifications, SCRUM / Prince2, DAMA, TOGAF.

Experience:

• 10 + years of professional experience in sales, data analysis, statistics, data science or investigation teams. At least 5 years in data and analytical areas.
• Proven experience in negotiation, sourcing and performance processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to other functional areas.
• Expertise working with several countries and cultures in the African Market.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly.
• Strong understanding of surveying techniques and tools and progressive data accumulation practices in the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and be creative/flexible in managing simultaneous projects, requirements and reporting schedules.
• Strong programming skills – Microsoft SQL, R, Python, DAX etc. and experience in implementing end to end BI technologies.
• Demonstrated track record of continued advancement of learning in new technologies and evolving skills sets.
• Data modelling and strong data analysis and critical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to other functional areas in simple language with a customer-oriented approach for understanding.
• Proven track record of simplifying large information inputs from multiple sources and consumable outputs that provide valuable insights.

General    

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Process Artisan role, which is based in Lakeside. The successful candidates will report directly to the Processing Unit Manager.

To maintain (inspect and adjust) and repair equipment proactively as per maintenance targets in order to continually improve department efficiency, to optimize equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Completed equipment/parts requisition
• Maintained equipment
• Evaluated and repaired breakdown
• Managed projects
• Coached and trained learners
• Maintained safe and clean working environment
• Started-up bottling line
• Delegated and monitored work allocation
• Managed personal development and performance

KPI’s

To work shifts as per roster

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Technical principles
• Bottling principles and processes
• SHE principles and procedures

Attributes:

• Application of knowledge
• Conceptualisation
• Memory
• Assembling – advanced
• Hand-eye coordination
• Advanced calculations

Skills, Experience & Education    

1. Qualified Artisan: N3
2. Trade Test
3. 2 years relevant technical experience in a FMCG environment

General    

Internal Candidates must submit a fully approved application form (signed off by the Line Manager and HR) to the talent acquisition specialist before the closing date.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has exciting opportunities in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience as a Control and Automation Technician, which is based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will Co-ordinate, coach and influence the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production, processing and utilities environment and to provide specialist technical support and advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Key Outputs :

• Preventative maintenance work.
• Application of effective problem techniques.
• Initiate and execute Improvement projects using Engineering Change Control process.
• Apply Early Equipment Management principals for new equipment.
• Coach, guide and assist with training of all electrical and automation maintenance staff.
• Development of Loss Tree based Work Instructions, QFR’s etc.
• Review and optimization of maintenance package (MSG3) and related work instructions etc.
• Conduct equipment C&A risk assessments and implement action plans.
• Monitor and optimize performance of production line flow and lay-out..
• Ensure maximum machine/ system availability.
• Standby and Over Time as required.
• Developing and maintaining equipment documentation.
• Assist with ensuring that system architecture environment remains aligned with the regional asset care, C&A strategy and CCBA standards.
• Ensure compliance to SAP PM GSE performance indicators.
• Sharing of learnings internally and throughout the region.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Support projects with C&A scope and input to CAPIN.
• Maintaining a Safe working environment.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Key Attributes and Competencies: 

• High energy level
• Analytical ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Advanced Computer literacy is essential.
• Networking skills.
• Ability to lead and implement effective problem solving.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to work in a highly structured and controlled environment.
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Active coaching of operational staff to FastTrack FLDP.
• A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action.
• Ability to do mechanical work if needed. 

Qualification & Experience

• N6 Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Diploma.
• Qualified artisan-passed relevant trade test will be advantageous.
• Completed C&A CAP. Experience.
• 3 to 5 years C&A experience preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Experience on Siemens PLC, HMI technology, network administration and control architecture.
• Wonderware application for syrup rooms.
• Sound knowledge of the SAP PM and MDRM system.
• Bus network experience.
• Husky Injection molding/ preform manufacturing experience will be advantageous.

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.