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Job Purpose

• As an Engineering Graduate, you will be an integral part of the engineering team at our plants. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world industrial challenges, support plant operations, and help drive improvements in equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop practical skills and progress their career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems in the plant.
• Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of new mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on project-based work, including plant upgrades, efficiency enhancements, and safety initiatives.
• Analyze data and assist in the development of reports for performance analysis and process optimization.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and contribute ideas to enhance plant processes, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all aspects of plant operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (BENG).
• Strong theoretical knowledge in mechanical design, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience (internships, projects, etc.) in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an advantage.
• A strong interest in plant engineering, process optimization, and maintenance activities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a manufacturing setting is a plus.

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Job Description

• The Picker is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing goods for despatch in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. The role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and adherence to health and safety standards. The Picker ensures that orders are fulfilled correctly, maintaining the integrity and quality of products throughout the picking process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately picking products from warehouse shelves according to order specifications and documentation.
• Verifying quantities and product codes to ensure order accuracy.
• Packing items securely to prevent damage during transportation.
• Maintaining tidiness and organisation within the picking area.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting any discrepancies, damaged goods, or stock issues to the supervisor.
• Using handheld scanning equipment or other technology to record order completion.
• Assisting with stock replenishment and inventory control as required.
• Working collaboratively with team members to meet daily order deadlines.
• Adhering to company policies regarding hygiene and product handling standards.

Required Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical fitness to stand, walk, and lift items safely throughout the working day.
• Reliable timekeeping and attendance.

Education

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse or picking role within the fast-moving consumer goods sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in handling and packing products carefully to avoid damage is beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and stock management.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems is desirable.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and practises.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift licence or experience operating warehouse equipment is advantageous but not required.
• Training in manual handling or health and safety is beneficial.

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Job Purpose

• To optimize the performance, safety, and efficiency of utility systems in the manufacturing process, ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential services such as power, water, and CO2. Supporting overall plant operations by minimizing downtime, reducing energy consumption, and upholding environmental and regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to high-quality beverage production and cost-effective manufacturing.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Plant Reliability:

• Ensure quality execution of Routine, Corrective, Preventative and Predictive maintenance
• Lead the development of maintenance standard work instructions for utilities plant
• Ensure problem solving tools are used by the team and take part in problem solving sessions
• Lead the development of the reliability plan for utilities plant and ensure maintenance team has the required competencies

Plant Optimisation:

• Analyses plant performance data to identify opportunities for improvement to the plant performance
• Implement cost saving projects in utilities. Evaluate and implement performance improvement suggestion projects in the area
• Evaluate and sign off new equipment and all plant modifications
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation, implement upgrades, and monitor consumption to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
• Drives productivity initiatives across the system (bottlers, suppliers, FU), identifies opportunities in the system to lower our supply chain cost and influences in the implementation of practices to improve the affordability of our products.
• Utilizing tools like World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or similar methodologies to optimize plant performance. 

Utility Systems Management:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant utilities including boilers, chillers, water treatment plants, air compressors, and electrical distribution systems to ensure 24/7 availability and efficiency.

CO2 Plant Oversight:

• Manage the CO2 production and storage plant, including monitoring CO2 levels, performing routine inspections, and executing start-up and shutdown procedures when the plant is not operational.
• Ensure CO2 quality meets standards for carbonation in soft drink production, and coordinate with production teams to align supply with demand.

Preventive and Reactive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all utility equipment, conduct root cause analysis for breakdowns, and lead repairs to minimize production disruptions. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as energy usage, uptime, and cost savings.

Team Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and maintenance.
• Provide regular reports to the Maintenance Manager on utility performance, incidents, and improvement projects.
• Leads technical aspects in the evaluation, troubleshooting and implementation of new products and packages, working with market development team and bottlers. 
• Collaboratives with technical teams in the execution of new technologies, processes, and innovative solutions and products in the market and provides technical operations support in the implementation of promotions and line extensions.
• Involved in the development of the business plan objectives and works collaboratively to assure the timely execution of the technical supporting activities. 

 Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols in utility operations, including handling of hazardous materials like CO2. Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., OSHA equivalents), and participate in audits.
• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in utilities engineering within an FMCG or manufacturing environment, preferably in beverage or food processing.
• Hands-on experience with CO2 systems, carbonation processes, and plant utilities (e.g., boilers, refrigeration, and compressed air) is essential.
• Proven track record in managing start-up/shutdown operations and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Ability to write concise technical and engineering reports

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Job Purpose

• To ensure compliance with all legal statutory requirement within the Engineering Department (line and Utilities), effective actioning of all engineering breakdowns and maintenance/repair. Compliance with safety standards and guidelines and drive a safety culture and ensure safety in the workplace.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Shift Process Artisan

• Responsible for line walkabouts on shift, monitoring down time and checking PIMS and POMS at each machine. Taking corrective measures for any out of controls
• First line attendance and responsibility for all breakdowns on his line relating to his trade. He must present throughout the breakdown until it is solved
• Audits on area of responsibility for your line and report this on Friday mornings in the Level 2 morning meetings
• Reporting on PIMS and POMS to the MDT morning meetings and communication books
• Assisting other lines with breakdowns relating to his trade if requested.
• Assist and aid standby personnel on callouts
• Investigation and reporting of 1st level problem solving on all breakdowns and failures. Problem elevation and assistance must only take place once level one problem solving has been attempted
• Completing and EWO / Notifications “ZBD’s” for each breakdown related stoppage in SHOPWARE. Two minute triggers must be adhered to and each incident must be complete meeting all quality requirements and feedback (trigger for EWO = Two minutes, complete
• Be familiar with all the spares lists on his line and liaise with the specialists so that spares can be found after hours and in the stores. Call MC or relevant specialist if not sure
• Completion of running and non-running schedules on shift with quality feedback
• Assist with maintenance package reviews
• Assist with cleaning schedule reviews
• Do isolation and lock-out of line equipment prior to maintenance
• Execute the assist MAS’s with PM and CM work orders according to maintenance plan
• Execute autonomous maintenance
• Support maintenance activities on maintenance days
• Assist with start-up and commissioning of machines after maintenance
• Direct support to day shift crews if requested
• On shutdowns a machine or area will be allocated to the PA and he will do the maintenance for that area for that period
• Support the NPD agenda and form part of the project teams by unit and assist with PAT (performance acceptance criteria) for new technology
• Assist with operator coaching on NPD introduction and new technology introduction
• Breakdowns

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

General

• Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 5
• Electrical or Mechanical Trade Test (Essential)
• Upto 3 years’ experience (Operational Execution) Maintenance; FMCG; Bottling Equipment
• Basic MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail

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Job Purpose

• The Commercial Administrator serves as the link between the sales function and customers and is therefore key to optimising the customer experience. This role will be accountable for assisting with call in customer orders (telesales), providing general administrative support to the Commercial and Marketing team and effectively coordinating internal sales communications.

Job Duties

• Manage and maintain commercial contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payment requests promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate communication between internal departments and external clients or suppliers to facilitate commercial transactions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of commercial documentation, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations related to commercial activities and financial performance.
• Monitor contract deadlines, renewals, and amendments, alerting relevant parties as necessary.
• Assist with resolving queries related to commercial agreements and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal company procedures within all commercial processes.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the commercial administration function.
• Support the finance team with reconciliation of commercial accounts and resolving discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent secondary school qualification.
• Relevant commercial or business administration qualification is advantageous.
• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential)
• Up to 4 years experience (Operational Execution) Proven administrative ability
• Understanding of commercial requirements
• Good with numbers and analytics
• Robust IT Skills

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Job Purpose

• Providing specialist electronic and automation support that maximises plant uptime, optimises equipment performance, reduces costs through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement, and ensures safe, compliant operation of high-speed production lines.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Plant maintenance and optimization

• Electronic systems: Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and upgrade electronic systems, instrumentation, PLC/HMI controls, variable speed drives, sensors, Scada/Plant Information systems, and industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.) on existing and new machinery.
• Fault-finding: Perform rapid fault-finding and diagnostics on electronic and related electrical equipment using circuit diagrams, troubleshooting tools, and OEM documentation; attend to breakdowns and provide immediate support to production lines.
• Maintenance: Execute planned and preventative maintenance schedules, analyse breakdown trends via the maintenance system (e.g., SAP/MAXIMO), and recommend improvements or spares to minimise recurring failures.
• Programming: Program and optimise control logic, stacking patterns on palletisers, conveyor automation, and high-speed filling/packaging lines (e.g., Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Simotion).
• Continuous improvement initiatives: Focus on implemeting Lean and Sigma 6 and PDCA cycles to deliver high plant availability, cost reduction, improved quality output and faster responses
• Deliver: Increased efficiencies, reduced down time, reduced MTTR/MTBF, successful project handovers and continuous improvement.
• Standby: Provide standby/call-out coverage (rotated), work overtime as required, and contribute to budget inputs while managing spares and contractor performance.

General

• Collaboration: Collaborate with shift teams, mechanical/electrical artisans, and operators to embed best-practice maintenance processes, provide technical coaching, and act as functional expert in root-cause problem-solving.
• Support: Support CAPEX/OPEX projects, supplier/contractor interactions, equipment commissioning, and ad-hoc refurbishments to enhance process flow and reliability.

 Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Protocols: Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols in utility operations, including handling of hazardous materials like CO2. Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., OSHA equivalents), and participate in audits.
• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Electronics Artisan with Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal / Section 13 or equivalent).
• N6 / S4 / National Diploma in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering advantageous
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as an Electronics Artisan, prerably in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Proven hands-on experience with:
• Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA (S7, TIA Portal, WinCC)
• Industrial networks and automation
• Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Schneider, Lenze)
• Sensors, instrumentation, PT100, contactors, and high-speed filling/packaging lines
• Programming knowledge of palletisers/robotics advantageous
• SAP experience
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport (for standby)