Team Leader: Site

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our manufacturing. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Team Leader: Site role, which is based in Premier. The successful candidate will report directly to the Plant Engineer in Premier.

CCBA is the 8thlargest 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 14000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800000 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:

• Facilities and infrastructure maintenance coordination
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning and execution
• Contractor and vendor supervision
• Asset care and compliance inspections
• Team supervision and performance management
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Budget and maintenance cost management
• CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) usage and reporting
• Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement

Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities related to civil, structural, and site infrastructure (e.g., roads, stormwater, drainage, buildings, paving, fences, lighting).
• Ensure the structural integrity and safety of all building infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain compliance of site utilities (e.g., lighting, drainage systems) in line with regulations and standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and provide technical direction to the Artisan: Site and Maintenance Worker: Site.
• Plan team tasks, allocate resources, and monitor performance to ensure timely completion of work.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, permits, and use of PPE.

Compliance and Audit Readiness

• Ensure site infrastructure is maintained to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act, SANS codes, and company quality standards.
• Support site readiness for internal and external audits, including safety, environmental, and engineering inspections.
• Maintain accurate records for asset condition, inspections, and remedial actions.

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Coordinate and oversee site maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Ensure contractor work complies with safety, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve job scopes, permits, and post-work inspections.

Asset Care and CMMS Administration

• Use CMMS for planning, assigning, and tracking site maintenance work.
• Ensure timely closure of job cards and accurate documentation of maintenance work.
• Track asset health and support the development of site infrastructure improvement plans.

Budget Control and Continuous Improvement

• Assist in developing and managing the site maintenance budget.
• Monitor expenditure against plan and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve infrastructure reliability, safety, and aesthetics

KBI

• Site infrastructure availability and reliability
• Preventive Maintenance schedule adherence
• CMMS job closure rate and data accuracy
• Number of safety or environmental non-conformances
• Contractor compliance to SLAs and safety standards
• Maintenance cost adherence vs. budget
• Audit compliance scores (Safety, GMP, Engineering)

Education

• Minimum: N4–N6 in Civil Engineering, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (depending on background)
• Preferred: National Diploma in Engineering or Facilities Management
• Supervisory or Leadership training (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in site/facilities/infrastructure maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and small projects
• Experience working in FMCG or food & beverage industry is advantageous

Skills

• Knowledge of building structures, civil works, roads, roofing, and drainage systems
• Basic understanding of HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and electrical infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and civil schematics
• Familiarity with construction methods and materials
• Proficient in using CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for job planning and tracking
• Strong adherence to safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments
• Good communication and contractor management skills
• Budget and cost control fundamentals
• Computer literacy (MS Office, email, digital reporting tools)