Packaging Technology and Infrastructure Specialist

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Technology and Infrastructure Specialist, to join the Midrand team at CCBA. The role will report to the Industrial Control & Automation Manager.

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

The Packaging Technology and Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for establishing and standardising packaging technology infrastructure across all packaging formats to ensure consistent, reliable, and high-performance manufacturing operations. The role provides expert technical leadership in automation, control platforms, and packaging equipment design while driving integration with SCADA, MES, and digital performance systems. This specialist supports plants with advanced troubleshooting, infrastructure optimisation, and technology upgrades, ensuring that all packaging systems meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The position plays a critical role in capital projects, commissioning, and training, enabling CCBSA to deliver world-class packaging performance through robust, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions.