Project Engineer – Capital Projects

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is hiring two Project Engineers for its Midrand team, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. The role provides technical leadership in the execution of capital projects, ensuring that new equipment and infrastructure integrate effectively into plant operations while meeting safety, quality, cost and performance milestones. CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue and operates in 14 African countries.

Key responsibilities

• Support the technical planning and implementation of capital projects across the manufacturing network, developing engineering specifications, equipment layouts and utility requirements.
• Take part in design reviews and feasibility analyses, and work with contractors and vendors on installation, integration and commissioning.
• Carry out plant assessments, validate technical drawings and installation plans, and ensure new equipment integrates with existing processes.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with CCBSA's QSE standards and national regulations, and identify and mitigate engineering risks.
• Coordinate with procurement and legal teams on technical evaluation of supplier bids and contracts, and act as technical liaison between project teams, plant personnel and external engineering firms.
• Support technical documentation such as equipment manuals, validation protocols and commissioning reports, and ensure accurate as-built documentation is handed over to operations and maintenance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of engineering project experience in manufacturing, FMCG or beverage production; experience in cross-functional capital project environments.
• Familiarity with process equipment, packaging systems, utilities and automation in production environments.
• Project management training or certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.

Required skills

• Reading and creating technical drawings, P&IDs and layout schematics (AutoCAD or similar).
• MS Project, Excel and engineering documentation tools.
• Knowledge of installation and commissioning protocols, FAT/SAT procedures and validation requirements.
• Familiarity with EHS, quality and regulatory requirements in food or beverage manufacturing.

The closing date is 2026-11-11. Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal.