Closing Date
2026/06/26
Reference Number
CCB260609-1
Job Title Control and Automation Technician – Mbeya
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
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
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Control and Automation Technician – Mbeya, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA in Mbeya , Tanzania. The role will report to Mantainance Controller.
The primary role of the QC / Specialist / Technician – Packaging is execution of general or specialist analyses, the interpretation thereof and the resolution of problem identified by the analyses. In addition the quality control specialist facilitates problem-solving sessions, coaches and mentors people and carries out quality audits.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outputs and Accountabilities
Do proper troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and automated machinery and all related controls.
Always ensure machine uptime by ensuring continuous engineering response improvement
Drive loss elimination on all lines.
Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly condition monitoring is carried out.
Ensure that contractors who work on any electrical equipment work safely and comply with all safety rules within the plant.
Ensure that all machine guards, safety switches, and status indicators on all equipment are in place and functional.
Ensure all equipment panels are numbered, clean, dry, and closed all the time.
Ensure all cables (power and control) are clean, terminals firmly secured, properly labeled, and well arranged in the cable trays and covered.
Ensure all breakers and fuses are adequately rated and set, and no vibrating or humming contactors or relays in the panel.
Ensure all filters are clean and panel cooling ACs are working.
Ensure all electric motors are numbered and labeled and the label MUST correspond with the identity in the manual and the contactors in the panel.
Keep a physical record of all-electric motors on your line or assigned areas – the record must indicate which motor has problems and how it was solved.
Ensure routine electrical/ automation maintenance is carried out as at when due on all equipment.
Document and sign off all maintenance activities.
Skills, Experience & Education
A fair level of computer literacy.
Good command of the English language.
Proven problem-solving skills must be minimum average.
Basic understanding of bottling technology
Knowledge of Maintenance procedures
Basic organizational & time management skills
Knowledge of interpretation of policies, procedures, and systems in Manufacturing
Drive for results
Timely feedback-giving skills
Teamwork skills and mindset and High Integrity
Ability to communicate effectively
Willingness to experiment and try new ideas
PC literate MSD, D365 F&O (Proficiency in Microsoft office applications)
Competencies
Highly developed analytical skills with excellent problem solving capability
Attention to detail and commitment to quality is non-negotiable.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organization.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
An Innovative Thinker
Customer focused
Result and Execution Driven
Resilient and energetic
Finance budgeting and controlling
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Minimum of HND/BSC in electrical/electronic or any related field
Minimum of 5 years in electrical/automation engineering experience in FMCG.
Proven advanced electrical/automation skills
Basic understanding of bottling technology
Knowledge of Maintenance procedures
Interpretation of policies, procedures, and systems in Manufacturing
Teamwork skills and mindset and High integrity
Good knowledge of machine programs
Good knowledge of visualizations HMI (interact, Zenon, WinCC).
How to Apply:
Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
