Water Treatment Technician at Coca Cola
Closing Date
2026/03/31
Reference Number
CCB260326-3
Job Title Water Treatment Technician
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Fixed Term (Temporary)
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by
revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of
all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With
over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000
customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group
operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda,
Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho,
Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA in Mbeya , Tanzania. The role will report to the Quality Assurance Technologist.
The primary role of the Water Treatment Technician – Packaging is execution of general or specialist analyses, the interpretation thereof and the resolution of problem identified by the analyses. In addition the Water Treatment Technician specialist facilitates problem-solving sessions, coaches and mentors people and carries out quality audits.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Testing and analyses of all parameters in line with the TCCC and regulatory requirements.
Interpret data from analyses and make appropriate adjustments to the process parameters.
Work to KORE requirements for training, documentation, instrumentation
control / maintenance, conduct audits and follow procedures.
Maintain WT laboratory instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and repair).
Coordinate, schedule and support the completion of Preventative Maintenance and calibration of the Water Treatment Plant.
Liaise with external laboratories, external suppliers management of Proficiency Testing Programs and continuous Improvement.
Perform housekeeping in Process areas and adhere to GMP requirements.
Performing CIPs according to CIP Matrix.
Adhere to safety and housekeeping rules.
Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
Reacts to results of analysis carried out, specific requests or out of
control triggers to undertake problem solving using the correct and
appropriate techniques.
Ensures that correct problem-solving techniques are used, an action plan
to resolve the problem is developed and gaps are recorded on a gap
list.
Calls in specialist resources if needed to assist in problem solving.
Verifies that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
Ensures that the appropriate manuals and work instructions have been updated to prevent recurrence of the problem.
Interacts with production management, SHEQ Manager, laboratory
technicians and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are
involved in problem solving sessions.
Applies the appropriate and correct techniques, such as 5WHY, to facilitate problem-solving session.
Ensures that an action plan to resolve the problem is developed,
responsibilities are assigned, and gaps are recorded on a gap list.
Verifies that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
B. Sc. Degree in Water Treatment laboratory technology (Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Mechanical, chemical or Environmental Science is preferred
or related field
Experience
Minimum 2 years in Food Processing Plant. Good process knowledge, preferably in a bottling environment
Experience in a quality control environment is an advantage
Skills
Ability to handle laboratory instrumentation and samples.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy (Excel and Word)
Maintain technical records and prepare reports
Analytical decision making
Problem solving skills
Conceptualization
Evaluating
Customer orientation
Memory
Persevering
Calculations
Participative management
Perception
Action Planning
Organizing
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Machine Specialist at Coca Cola
Closing Date
2026/03/31
Reference Number
CCB251218-10
Job Title Machine Specialist – Mbeya
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a
Machine Specialist in Mbeya, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA.
The role will report to the Machine Controller
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte
The primary role of the machine specialist is maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure that plant availability and product quality at minimum cost; without sacrificing standards. The role also entails providing specialised machine skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance and problem solving activities of the shift teams
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Support
Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations. This will include standby and day shift support.
Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the process artisan.
Provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams on machine
operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine
failure modes.
Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams.
Review SIC’s and address deviations regularly
Take part, as a functional expert, in regional and central plant optimisation trials.
Development of work instructions related to equipment.
Monitor and manage performance of equipment.
Ability to work shifts and be available on call-out where necessary
Verify and ensure that machines are running at rated speed
Planned Maintenance
Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Planner.
Where scheduled work cannot be completed, feed back to the Maintenance
Planner for direction. This may involve rescheduling the work or
prioritising outstanding work.
Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks during planned maintenance windows.
Complete any administration and SAP tasks in support of planned maintenance periods.
Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learning’s from maintenance activities.
Optimisation of maintenance schedules
Coach / train Operators on autonomous maintenance tasks
Routine Maintenance
Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner.
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these
must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the
work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to
the maintenance planner.
Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the technician in accordance with the CM schedule.
Running Repairs
Partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the shift artisans in carrying out repairs.
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action.
Solicits external specialist assistance where required; e.g. OEM’s (as agreed with the Packaging Engineer).
Verify that running repairs carried out address the problems
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that
the technician has carried out. This includes all SAP inputs.
Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicates this to the
Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned
maintenance window.
Problem Solving
Apply the correct problem solving methodologies to resolve problems
Solicit additional resources to assist in problems solving or escalate
to the Maintenance Planner or Packaging Engineer for direction.
Assist /coach fellow team members to resolve problems.
Take part, as a functional expert, situational and systemic problem solving.
Housekeeping and safety
Operate in a safe manner at all times, and to identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhering to appropriate CCBA policies and procedures.
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 4S principles during the execution of their duties
Support NPD implementation and trials:
Support NPD trials to be able to run on assets
Ensure adherence to NPD procedures
Ensure all changes on assets are well documented as per the Engineering Change Management business processes
Training and Development
Train, coach, assess and sign-off PA’s and Operators on asset care and autonomous maintenance practices
Development of operational and technical standards and work instructions
Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis
Applies a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualification & Experience
Degree in (Mechanical / electrical with some instrumentation) as added advantage
5 years’ work experience in engineering (FMCG an added advantage)
Computer literacy essential – Microsoft packages.
Knowledge of SAP.
Packaging machines (within specialist area) and functionality
Key attributes and Competencies
Diagnostic ability
Coaching skills
Teamwork
Result and Execution Driven
Resilient and energetic
Customer focused
Flexible (Able to attend breakdowns during weekends & night hours)
Contribute to self and team development.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work under the pressures
Must have an appreciation for quality and technical standards.
Must be able to liaise with Machine Suppliers (OEM’s) and Technical Support from COF.
Must be able to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
Must have good ‘trouble shooting’ skills.