Group Specialist: Electrical & Mechatronics

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Group Specialist: Electrical and Mechatronics to join the Group Supply Chain team at CCBA. The role will report to the relevant Engineering, Manufacturing, or Group Technical leadership function.

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 services more than 800,000 customers with a portfolio of international and local brands across 14 African markets.

The Group Specialist: Electrical and Mechatronics is responsible for providing group-wide technical leadership and specialist expertise in electrical, automation, control, and mechatronic systems across CCBA's manufacturing operations. The role is accountable for driving the standardisation, optimisation, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical and automated production systems to support operational excellence, asset performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency across all markets.

The incumbent will work closely with country manufacturing teams, engineering specialists, maintenance functions, project teams, and technology partners to develop and implement electrical and automation standards, support capital and line upgrade projects, and provide expert guidance on control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, robotics, and mechatronic solutions. The role is responsible for ensuring that electrical infrastructure and automation systems are designed, commissioned, maintained, and operated in accordance with CCBA and Coca-Cola engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Develop and deploy CCBA-wide standards for electrical infrastructure, PLCs, HMIs, and mechatronic systems to ensure consistency, compliance, and interoperability across plants.
• Support markets with expert advice on electrical systems, automation design, and integration of robotics and mechatronics into production lines.
• Ensure technical requirements for electrical and control systems are accurately scoped, reviewed, and implemented in capital and line upgrade projects.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and control system optimisation to reduce downtime, enhance safety, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Promote the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT-enabled sensors, advanced robotics, and real-time control systems to enhance operational agility.
• Deliver training and coaching to engineering and maintenance teams to improve understanding and application of electrical, automation, and mechatronic systems.
• Support adherence to KO standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols for all electrical infrastructure, controls, and installations.
• Lead technical audits, assessments, and cross-market knowledge exchange to accelerate the replication of successful solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Electrical Systems Engineering.
• Automation and Control Systems.
• Mechatronic Integration.
• Technical Problem-Solving.
• Project Support and Commissioning.
• Standards and Compliance Management.
• System Optimisationand Reliability.

               Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics 
  Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related 
  technical field.
  
  Experience
  
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a 
  manufacturing or FMCG environment, with focus on 
  electrical infrastructure and automation systems.
  
  • Hands-on experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, 
  electrical system design, commissioning, and 
  troubleshooting.
  
  • Proven involvement in capital project support, including 
  specification, installation, and commissioning of electrical 
  and mechatronic equipment.
  
  Skills 
  
  • Expertise in designing, analysing, and maintaining low- and 
  medium-voltage electrical systems and infrastructure in a 
  manufacturing environment.
  
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, 
  sensors, and control logic essential for modern production 
  line automation.
  
  • Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software 
  components into cohesive, high-performing systems (e.g., 
  robotics, servo drives, and actuators).
  
  • Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve system failures, process interruptions, and equipment inefficiencies.
  • Experience in providing electrical and automation input into capital projects, including equipment selection, installation, testing, and commissioning.
  
  • Thorough understanding of electrical codes, KO/CCBA engineering standards, and safety regulations to ensure compliant and risk-free installations.