Team Leader: Site (Manufacturing)

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is looking for a Team Leader: Site for its manufacturing business in Premier, KwaZulu-Natal. The role reports directly to the Plant Engineer in Premier and covers facilities and infrastructure maintenance, team supervision, contractor oversight, safety and environmental compliance, and maintenance cost management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of civil, structural and site infrastructure such as roads, stormwater, drainage, buildings, paving, fences and lighting, and ensure their safety and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise the Artisan: Site and Maintenance Worker: Site, plan tasks, allocate resources and monitor performance while ensuring safety procedures, permits and PPE are followed.
• Keep site infrastructure compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, SANS codes and company quality standards, and support readiness for internal and external safety, environmental and engineering audits.
• Manage site maintenance contractors and service providers, reviewing job scopes, permits and post-work inspections.
• Use the CMMS to plan, assign and track maintenance work, close job cards accurately and track asset health.
• Help manage the site maintenance budget, monitor spending and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• N4-N6 in Civil Engineering, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; a National Diploma in Engineering or Facilities Management is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of site/facilities/infrastructure maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role, and experience managing contractors and small projects.
• Experience in the FMCG or food and beverage industry is advantageous.

Required skills

• Knowledge of building structures, civil works, roads, roofing and drainage; basic understanding of HVAC, plumbing, lighting and electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read technical drawings and civil schematics.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g. SAP PM) for job planning and tracking.
• Adherence to safety standards, permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Good communication, contractor management, budget and cost control basics, and computer literacy (MS Office).