Water Treatment Process Specialist at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has exciting opportunities in the Manufacturing department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Water Treatment Process Specialist role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

National Water Treatment Process Governance

• Provide technical leadership on all aspects of source water treatment, process water, and final water quality across all plants.
• Set and monitor compliance with The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) water treatment and quality standards, including relevant ISO, SANS, and local regulations.

Water Quality & Compliance Management

• Ensure that all plants maintain validated water treatment processes aligned to Coca-Cola requirements 
• Lead or support root cause investigations and risk mitigation actions for water-related non-conformances and deviations.
• Maintain current water risk assessments and support plant teams in updating water safety plans.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Identify and drive opportunities for water treatment efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability improvements.
• Benchmark global best practices and assess new technologies that improve treatment performance or reduce water footprint.
• Participate in capital investment evaluations for water treatment upgrades or expansions.

Audit Readiness & Support

• Prepare plants for internal, external, and regulatory audits focused on water treatment systems and water quality compliance.
• Provide direct technical support during bottler or third-party assessments.

Capability Building & Technical Support

• Develop and deliver training programs to upskill plant Water Treatment Operators and QSE teams on water treatment processes and troubleshooting.
• Support new plant start-ups or equipment commissioning involving water systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, and QSE teams to align water treatment priorities with business objectives.
• Engage with external stakeholders and service providers related to water treatment systems, equipment, and testing services.

KBI

• % Compliance with Coca-Cola and legal water quality standards
• Number of water-related non-conformances or deviations
• Water usage ratio (litres of water per litre of product)
• % implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Audit scores related to water treatment systems
• Downtime or production impact due to water treatment issues
• Number of capability-building sessions delivered to plant teams

Functional Capabilities

• Water Treatment & Purification Technologies
• Quality & Microbiological Compliance
• Water Safety and Risk Management Plans
• Water Reuse and Conservation Strategies
• Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards
• Process Optimization and Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration (Manufacturing, Engineering, Environmental, QSE)
• Technical Training and Capability Building
• Continuous Improvement and Best Practice Benchmarking

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Certification in Water Treatment, Process Engineering, or ISO/FSSC standards is advantageous

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in industrial or beverage water treatment operations, preferably in the FMCG sector
• Proven experience in applying water quality standards, process controls, and HACCP principles
• Experience with regulatory compliance and interaction with environmental or water authorities
• Strong background in plant-level support, troubleshooting, and process validation 

Skills

• Expert knowledge of water treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, reverse osmosis, UV disinfection, chlorination, demineralization)
• Strong understanding of microbiological and chemical water quality parameters
• Proficient in interpreting water quality data and implementing process improvements
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, ISO 14001, FSSC standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and QMS platforms

Deadline:22nd July,2025