Process Control Technician at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Pretoria
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is looking for a Process Control Technician in Pretoria to keep their automated production lines running smoothly. You will work hands-on with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES systems, troubleshoot faults, analyse production data, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. If you have 3 to 5 years of automation or instrumentation experience and want to grow your career with a global beverage leader, this role is worth a serious look.
About the role
As a Process Control Technician at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa in Pretoria, you will be the technical go-to person for the plant's automated control systems. Your day to day will involve monitoring and supporting PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES platforms, diagnosing and resolving control-related faults, and making sure data logging and reporting systems are accurate and reliable.
You will also analyse production data to spot trends and deviations, work with production and quality teams to reduce variability and downtime, and help validate new sensors and process hardware. Documentation is key here, so you will maintain control logic records, follow change control protocols, and support audit readiness in a GMP and food safety environment. You may also get involved in equipment commissioning and project rollouts, including FAT/SAT and performance testing.
Application note: Make sure your application includes your updated CV and your highest qualification. The advert lists minimum requirements, and management may use additional relevant information when shortlisting.
Requirements
- Minimum of an N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics
- National Diploma or BTech in Electrical, Control, or Process Engineering is preferred
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Proven experience with SCADA systems such as Wonderware System Platform, HMI, and PLC systems such as Siemens S7
- Familiarity with process control principles, data logging, and industrial automation troubleshooting
- Experience in a GMP-regulated or ISO 9001-certified plant is preferred
- Working knowledge of PLCs from Siemens and Allen-Bradley, as well as SCADA systems
- Ability to interpret instrumentation signals including analog, digital, 4-20mA, and RTD
- Understanding of control system architecture, PID loop tuning, and interlocks
- Knowledge of industrial network communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP
- Basic scripting or configuration skills for SCADA and MES systems
- Familiarity with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS for reporting and maintenance feedback
- Sound knowledge of safety, GMP, and food-grade manufacturing standards
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support process control systems including PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES
- Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve automation and control faults
- Ensure data logging, trending, and reporting systems are operational and accurate
- Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities
- Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise manufacturing operations
- Work with production and quality teams to reduce variability and downtime
- Collaborate with the C&A Technician to ensure calibration and proper functioning of process instruments
- Validate integration of new sensors, transmitters, and process hardware with control systems
- Maintain up to date documentation of control logic, system changes, and process configurations
- Follow change control protocols and system backup procedures
- Support audit readiness for control related systems in GMP and food safety environments
- Provide control and automation technical support during equipment commissioning and project rollouts
- Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final acceptance processes
Job details
- Organisation
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This Process Control Technician role at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a solid opportunity if you have a few years of hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation in a manufacturing plant. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows the specific systems you have worked with, like Siemens S7 or Wonderware, and any GMP or food safety exposure you have. In the interview, be ready to talk through real fault-finding examples and how you have used production data to solve problems. Also note that the advert asks for your updated CV and highest qualification, so double check those are attached before you hit submit. Good luck!
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