Maintenance Controller

Job Title: Maintenance Controller Company: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Job Category: SAP PM Roles & Responsibilities: Role Purpose , Coca\-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Controller, to join the Maintenance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Unit Manager. Key Purpose * Maintenance team supervision and leadership * Preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance execution * Scheduling, resource planning, and workload balancing * CMMS job management and feedback * Compliance to SHEQ, GMP, and engineering standards * Root cause analysis and continuous improvement support * Coaching, skills development, and performance management of technicians , Key Duties and Responsibilities , Maintenance Execution and Oversight * Ensure planned and unplanned maintenance activities are executed effectively and within required timeframes. * Assign and monitor daily maintenance tasks, job cards, and technician deployment. * Ensure all breakdowns are resolved quickly and that root causes are identified and addressed. Equipment Reliability and Improvement Support * Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer and Plant Engineer on root cause analysis, MTTR/MTBF tracking, and reliability initiatives. * Identify and escalate chronic equipment issues and propose corrective actions. * Support the deployment of reliability\-centered maintenance (RCM), asset care plans, and condition monitoring. CMMS and Maintenance Reporting * Monitor SAP PM data to ensure job card closure, accurate fault logging, and time tracking. * Analyse trends in equipment failures and work order backlog to support improvement initiatives. * Maintain updated technical documentation and support master data accuracy. Shutdowns and Project Support * Plan and coordinate Technician involvement in shutdowns, overhauls, and projects. * Ensure availability of resources, spares, and tools for scheduled interventions. Team Leadership and Performance Management * Lead and manage a team of Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and support. * Monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and implement development plans. Support the training and upskilling of artisans in coordination with the Technical Trainer Skills * Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems * Proficient in PM (job planning, feedback, and reporting) * Skilled in breakdown analysis and maintenance troubleshooting * Familiarity with reliability metrics (MTTR, MTBF) and RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) * Knowledge of GMP, SHEQ compliance, and engineering best practices * Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and OEM documentation * Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and tracking Competencies * Finance or budget controlling * Result and execution driven * Resilient and energetic * Customer focused * Ability to implement effective problem solving. * Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills. * Enquiring and analytical thinking ability. * A self\-starter with high energy and a bias for action. * In\-depth knowledge of the processing, utilities and packaging process. * Ability to effectively manage vendors. * Ability to implement MES \& MIS application systems * Ability to effectively manage vendors. Work Location: Lakeside, Western Cape, South Africa Availability: Full time

, Skills and Experience and Education , Skills And Experience Education * Minimum: N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering * Trade Test as an Artisan (Mechanical, Electrical or Millwright) * Preferred: BTech in Engineering or equivalent industrial/technical qualification Experience * 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment * Proven experience working with CMMS * Exposure to TPM, RCM, and Lean maintenance practices * Experience in both mechanical and electrical systems is advantageous Key Skills: SAP PM Salary: Not disclosed