Team Leader: Utilities

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) in Phoenix is seeking a Team Leader: Utilities with a proven background in operating boiler, HVAC, refrigeration and water systems. You will lead a small team, schedule maintenance, monitor performance, and ensure production continuity and safety compliance.

You will drive condition monitoring, manage CMMS records, coordinate with production and external contractors, and implement energy and resource savings initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum: N4–N6 Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred: National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Certifications: Trade Test Certificate (Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician) and Boiler Operating Certificate (where applicable).
• Experience: 3–5 years in utilities or plant maintenance.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of utility systems (boiler, compressors, chilled water, HVAC).
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities; document in CMMS.
• Supervise Utilities Operator and Artisan; ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and safety standards; support inspections.
• Track KPI performance and implement energy/resource savings initiatives.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and external service providers.

Skills

Boiler systems

Compressors

Chilled water

HVAC

Water treatment

CMMS SAP PM

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

MS Office / Excel

Education

N4–N6 Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Trade Test Certificate (Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician)

Boiler Operating Certificate (where applicable)

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Role Purpose

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Team Leader:Utilities role, which is based in Phoenix.

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

• Operation and maintenance of utilities systems (boilers, compressors, refrigeration, HVAC, etc.)
• Asset care planning and execution
• Team leadership and performance management
• Compliance with statutory and safety regulations
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Monitoring and reporting of utility usage and efficiency
• Planned maintenance execution (preventive and predictive)
• Energy and resource conservation initiatives

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Key Outcomes

Utilities Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operation of utility systems, including steam, compressed air, chilled water, refrigeration, and water treatment (as applicable).
• Ensure availability of utilities to meet production demand without interruption.
• Monitor system parameters and ensure equipment operates within safe and efficient limits.

Maintenance and Asset Care Execution

• Schedule and lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for utilities equipment.
• Support the Plant Engineer in implementing condition monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance activities in CMMS.

People Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise and develop the Utilities Operator: Boiler and Artisan: Utilities.
• Monitor team performance, assign tasks, and ensure safe working practices.
• Facilitate technical coaching and skills development within the team.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, SANS standards, and pressure vessel regulations.
• Support inspections, audits, and statutory testing (e.g., boiler certifications, safety valve testing).
• Maintain safe operating procedures and emergency response plans for utilities systems.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Track and report utility performance KPIs (e.g., efficiency, consumption, availability).
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce energy, steam, and water usage.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving to improve uptime and reliability.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with production, engineering, and external service providers to ensure timely support.
• Assist in planning for utility shutdowns, expansions, and project commissioning.
• Liaise with environmental and safety officers to ensure compliance with permits and regulations.

Kbi

• Utility system uptime and availability
• Energy efficiency and resource consumption (e.g., kWh/hl, steam usage, air losses)
• % Preventive Maintenance compliance
• Number of unplanned breakdowns / Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Compliance audit pass rates (engineering, safety, environment)
• Safety incident frequency rate (zero harm target)
• Team skills matrix completion and capability coverage

Skills and Experience and Education

Education

• Minimum: N4–N6 Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Preferred: National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Certifications: Trade Test Certificate (Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician) and valid Boiler Operating Certificate (where applicable)

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in utilities or plant maintenance environment
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Exposure to utilities equipment operation (e.g., boilers, compressors, chillers, water systems)
• Experience working in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing environment preferred

Skills

• Sound understanding of boiler systems, compressors, chilled water, and HVAC
• Knowledge of water treatment systems (basic operation and control)
• CMMS usage and maintenance record keeping (e.g., SAP PM)
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone)Basic project execution and contractor coordination
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and safety codes (OHS Act, SANS, Pressure Equipment Regulations)
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel for reporting)

General

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.