Project Engineer

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for two Project Engineers, to join the Midrand team at CCBA.The role will report to the Senior Project Manager.

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.

Key Purpose

The Project Engineer provides technical leadership in the execution of CCBSA capital projects, ensuring solutions are engineered to enhance reliability, productivity, and compliance. The role ensures new equipment and infrastructure integrate effectively into plant operations while meeting all project milestones related to safety, quality, cost, and performance.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted. 

Key Outcomes

Project Engineering & Execution:

• Support the technical planning and implementation of capital projects across the manufacturing network.
• Develop engineering specifications, equipment layouts, and utility requirements in line with project goals.
• Participate in the design review process and conduct feasibility analyses to ensure cost-effective and technically feasible solutions.
• Work closely with contractors and equipment vendors to ensure proper installation, integration, and commissioning.

Site and Equipment Integration:

• Conduct plant assessments to gather technical requirements and validate infrastructure readiness.
• Ensure the seamless integration of new equipment with existing processes and systems.
• Validate and approve technical drawings and installation plans in collaboration with relevant internal teams.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance:

• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with CCBSA’s QSE standards and national regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks to safety, operations, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support environmental and energy efficiency initiatives through sound engineering solutions.

Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with procurement and legal teams on technical evaluation of supplier bids and contracts.
• Engage with plant stakeholders and ensure clear alignment between project design and plant operational needs.
• Act as a key technical liaison between project teams, plant personnel, and external engineering firms.

Documentation and Handover:

• Support the preparation of technical documentation including equipment manuals, validation protocols, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure that as-built documentation is accurate, and all assets are appropriately handed over to the operations and maintenance teams.
• Support project close-out, post-implementation reviews, and lessons learned documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous

Experience

• 3–5 years of engineering project experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or beverage production industries
• Experience working in cross-functional project environments, particularly in capital project execution
• Familiarity with process equipment, packaging systems, utilities, and automation technologies in production environments

Skills

• Proficient in reading and creating technical drawings, P&IDs, and layout schematics (AutoCAD or similar)
• Skilled in MS Project, Excel, and engineering documentation tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure
• Understanding of installation and commissioning protocols, FAT/SAT procedures, and validation requirements
• Familiarity with EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements in food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to manage multiple concurrent engineering tasks