Senior Process Engineer
Job Facts
Employer Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Location Gauteng Midrand
Closing Date 18 Aug 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent
Industry FMCG, Beverages
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or Lean Six Sigma (advantageous)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
- ECSA registered
- Lead the development and implementation of standardized process control frameworks and parameters across all plants.
- Drive optimization projects to improve yield, reduce losses, and improve process stability and reliability.
- Define and validate critical control points (CCPs), process tolerances, and operating windows.
- Act as the technical authority on core production processes including mixing, carbonation, pasteurization, and CIP.
- Collaborate with Plant Engineers, QFSE teams, and Packaging teams to drive product quality improvements.
- Support Manufacturing CI and Technical Coach in capability building and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to process consistency, losses, and utilities consumption.
- Analyze trends in downtime, variation, and deviation to implement corrective actions.
- Implement statistical tools (SPC, Six Sigma, etc.) for real-time process monitoring and alerts.
- Provide process engineering expertise for new line designs, upgrades, and equipment selection.
- Support commissioning, validation, and qualification of new or modified processes and assets.
- Liaise with suppliers and OEMs on technical specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and performance guarantees.
- Work closely with Utilities and Engineering teams to reduce energy and water consumption.
- Drive process improvements that support CCBSA’s sustainability goals (carbon footprint, zero waste, etc.).
- Maintain up-to-date process maps, SOPs, and process risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct periodic process audits and site assessments.
- 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.
- At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven Experience & Education Education
- Key Outcomes
- P rocess Standardization and Optimization
- Technical Leadership and Collaboration
- Process Monitoring and Performance Improvement
- Project Support and New Technology Implementation
- Sustainability and Utility Efficiency
- Governance and Documentation
- Skills, Responsibilities Key Outcomes
- directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
- & Education Education
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of standardized process control frameworks and parameters across all plants.
- Drive optimization projects to improve yield, reduce losses, and improve process stability and reliability.
- Define and validate critical control points (CCPs), process tolerances, and operating windows.
- Act as the technical authority on core production processes including mixing, carbonation, pasteurization, and CIP.
- Collaborate with Plant Engineers, QFSE teams, and Packaging teams to drive product quality improvements.
- Support Manufacturing CI and Technical Coach in capability building and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to process consistency, losses, and utilities consumption.
- Analyze trends in downtime, variation, and deviation to implement corrective actions.
- Implement statistical tools (SPC, Six Sigma, etc.) for real-time process monitoring and alerts.
- Provide process engineering expertise for new line designs, upgrades, and equipment selection.
- Support commissioning, validation, and qualification of new or modified processes and assets.
- Liaise with suppliers and OEMs on technical specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and performance guarantees.
- Work closely with Utilities and Engineering teams to reduce energy and water consumption.
- Drive process improvements that support CCBSA’s sustainability goals (carbon footprint, zero waste, etc.).
- Maintain up-to-date process maps, SOPs, and process risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct periodic process audits and site assessments.
- Key Outcomes
- P rocess Standardization and Optimization
- Technical Leadership and Collaboration
- Process Monitoring and Performance Improvement
- Project Support and New Technology Implementation
- Sustainability and Utility Efficiency
- Governance and Documentation
- Skills, Responsibilities Key Outcomes
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