Maintenance Controller at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Lakeside
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is hiring a Maintenance Controller in Lakeside, Cape Town. This full time role sits within a large food and beverage manufacturing operation and is a solid opportunity for someone with hands on maintenance experience who wants to keep production equipment running reliably. You will coordinate maintenance activities, track work orders and support the team that keeps the plant moving.
About the role
As a Maintenance Controller at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa in Lakeside, you will be part of the team that keeps a busy manufacturing plant running smoothly. You will coordinate and track maintenance work, make sure job cards and work orders are up to date, and support artisans and technicians with the information they need to get equipment back into production quickly.
Day to day, you can expect to plan and schedule maintenance tasks, maintain records of breakdowns and repairs, monitor spares and consumables, and help identify recurring equipment issues so they can be prevented rather than just fixed. You will work closely with production and engineering teams, so good communication and a practical, organised approach will serve you well.
Application note: No application email, reference number or closing date was included in the listing. Apply through the PNet job page and make sure your CV clearly shows your maintenance and manufacturing experience.Requirements
- Experience in a maintenance or engineering support role, preferably in a manufacturing or food and beverage environment
- Working knowledge of maintenance planning, work orders and job card systems
- Strong organisational and record keeping skills
- Good communication skills to work with production and technical teams
- Ability to work under pressure and meet maintenance deadlines
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to equipment problems
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities across the plant
- Create, issue and close out job cards and work orders
- Keep maintenance records, breakdown logs and repair history up to date
- Monitor spares and consumables and flag when stock is low
- Support artisans and technicians with information needed for repairs
- Work with production and engineering teams to prioritise maintenance work
- Help identify recurring equipment faults and support preventive maintenance planning
Job details
- Organisation
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Location
- Lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Maintenance Controller role, use your CV to show the practical side of your experience. List the maintenance systems or job card processes you have used, the types of equipment you have supported, and any examples of how you helped reduce downtime or keep maintenance records organised. Coca-Cola Beverages is a large manufacturer, so interviewers will likely ask how you prioritise work when several machines need attention at once and how you communicate with production teams under pressure. Think of one or two real examples from your past work and keep them short and clear. Also double check that your contact details on your CV are current, because the listing does not include an email address and the recruiter will most likely reach you through the details you submit online.
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