Artisan Utilities

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an Artisan Utilities , to join the Polokwane team at CCBA. 

Key Purpose Statement.

• Technical knowledge of utility equipment (boilers, air compressors, chillers, pumps, HVAC, water systems)
• Preventative and corrective maintenance execution
• Equipment fault-finding and root cause analysis
• Adherence to statutory and safety requirements
• Equipment inspections and condition monitoring
• Energy and water efficiency support
• Job card completion and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Participation in plant shutdowns and project support

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Maintenance Execution

• Perform planned preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all utility systems and equipment.
• Carry out repairs and replace worn or faulty components in a safe and timely manner.
• Support the Team Leader: Utilities in planning and executing shutdown activities.

Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve faults or failures on boilers, compressors, pumps, and other utilities systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce repeat failures.
• Monitor asset condition and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure that all maintenance work is conducted in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety procedures.
• Support legal inspections, testing, and audits of utility equipment.
• Complete and maintain safe work procedures and risk assessments.

Documentation and CMMS Use

• Accurately complete job cards and update CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for all maintenance activities.
• Record findings, spare part usage, downtime, and time spent on tasks.
• Maintain equipment history and assist in maintaining statutory documentation.

Operational Support

• Provide standby support as required to respond to after-hours equipment failures.
• Liaise with Utilities Operators and Production to coordinate repairs and minimize impact.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for utilities efficiency and plant uptime.

KBI

• Utility equipment uptime and availability
• % Preventative Maintenance schedule compliance
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• First-Time Fix Rate
• Zero safety incidents or deviations from permit procedures
• Audit compliance (e.g., Engineering, Safety, Environmental)
• Utilities-related downtime incidents

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Minimum: N4–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Required Certification: Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic)
• Boiler and/or pressure equipment training/certification (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or utilities environment
• Demonstrated experience with utility systems including boilers, compressed air, chilled water, and water treatment
• FMCG, beverage, or food industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems

Skills

• Sound mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of pump systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and basic PLC interfaces
• Understanding of pressure vessels, safety devices, and compliance inspections
• Familiarity with thermodynamics and refrigeration principles (if applicable)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Computer literacy (MS Office, maintenance software)
• Strong adherence to health and safety protocols

Deadline:20th October,2026