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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Process Specialist, to join the Midrand team at CCBA. The role will report to the Country Lead : QFSE.
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
To ensure effective governance, compliance, optimisation, and continuous improvement of water treatment processes across all plants through technical expertise, audit support, and capability development.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
National Water Treatment Process Governance
- Provide technical leadership on all aspects of source water treatment, process water, and final water quality across all plants.
- Set and monitor compliance with The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) water treatment and quality standards, including relevant ISO, SANS, and local regulations.
Water Quality & Compliance Management
- Ensure that all plants maintain validated water treatment processes aligned to Coca-Cola requirements
- Lead or support root cause investigations and risk mitigation actions for water-related non-conformances and deviations.
- Maintain current water risk assessments and support plant teams in updating water safety plans.
Process Optimization & Innovation
- Identify and drive opportunities for water treatment efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability improvements.
- Benchmark global best practices and assess new technologies that improve treatment performance or reduce water footprint.
- Participate in capital investment evaluations for water treatment upgrades or expansions.
Audit Readiness & Support
- Prepare plants for internal, external, and regulatory audits focused on water treatment systems and water quality compliance.
- Provide direct technical support during bottler or third-party assessments.
Capability Building & Technical Support
- Develop and deliver training programs to upskill plant Water Treatment Operators and QSE teams on water treatment processes and troubleshooting.
- Support new plant start-ups or equipment commissioning involving water systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, and QSE teams to align water treatment priorities with business objectives.
- Engage with external stakeholders and service providers related to water treatment systems, equipment, and testing services.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Certification in Water Treatment, Process Engineering, or ISO/FSSC standards is advantageous
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Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in industrial or beverage water treatment operations, preferably in the FMCG sector
- Proven experience in applying water quality standards, process controls, and HACCP principles
- Experience with regulatory compliance and interaction with environmental or water authorities
- Strong background in plant-level support, troubleshooting, and process validation
Skills
- Expert knowledge of water treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, reverse osmosis, UV disinfection, chlorination, demineralization)
- Strong understanding of microbiological and chemical water quality parameters
- Proficient in interpreting water quality data and implementing process improvements
- Familiarity with ISO 22000, ISO 14001, FSSC standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and QMS platforms
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