Group Specialist: Electrical & Mechatronics

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is hiring a Group Specialist: Electrical and Mechatronics for its Group Supply Chain team, reporting to the relevant Engineering, Manufacturing or Group Technical leadership function. The role provides group-wide technical leadership and specialist expertise in electrical, automation, control and mechatronic systems across CCBA's manufacturing operations, driving standardisation, optimisation, reliability and continuous improvement of electrical and automated production systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy CCBA-wide standards for electrical infrastructure, PLCs, HMIs and mechatronic systems across plants.
• Advise markets on electrical systems, automation design and the integration of robotics and mechatronics into production lines.
• Ensure technical requirements for electrical and control systems are correctly scoped, reviewed and implemented in capital and line upgrade projects.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and control system optimisation to reduce downtime and improve OEE.
• Promote Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT sensors, advanced robotics and real-time control systems.
• Deliver training and coaching to engineering and maintenance teams.
• Support adherence to KO standards, regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
• Lead technical audits, assessments and cross-market knowledge exchange.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment, focused on electrical infrastructure and automation systems.
• Proven involvement in capital project support, including specification, installation and commissioning of electrical and mechatronic equipment.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical system design, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Design, analysis and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, sensors and control logic.
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical and software components (robotics, servo drives, actuators).
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, KO/CCBA engineering standards and safety regulations.