In Service Trainee Processing at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is excited to offer an internship opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for agile, talented individuals with the skills and drive to join us as an In Service Trainee: Processing in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, automated production environment while developing expertise in process control and quality assurance.

Key Purpose

The primary objective of this role is to support the syrup room by producing the final syrup for our production lines. You will perform quality checks and analyses to ensure our products meet Coca-Cola’s KORE principles and regulatory requirements. In addition, you will work with automation systems, complete process validations, and help implement process optimization initiatives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Specialist Analysis

• ✔️ Prepare Syrups:
  Prepare syrups for production lines while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• ✔️ SAP System Governance:
  Use SAP systems to maintain process governance and compliance.
• ✔️ Monitor & Predict Controls:
  Keep a close eye on system performance and make informed predictions.
• ✔️ Process Validations & Projects:
  Conduct validations and participate in projects to enhance production processes.
• ✔️ Troubleshooting:
  Resolve basic automation and control issues swiftly.
• ✔️ Quality Analyses:
  Execute specialized quality analyses, recording and communicating results accurately.
• ✔️ Lean Manufacturing:
  Apply lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
• ✔️ Equipment Calibration:
  Calibrate specialist equipment and support shift-based teams.

Quality Auditing

• ✔️ Conduct Audits:
  Perform quality audits, document findings, and communicate results.
• ✔️ Review Procedures:
  Assess analysis procedures of production teams and recommend improvements.
• ✔️ Initiate Corrective Actions:
  Take corrective measures where audit findings indicate a need.

Problem Solving

• ✔️ Support Production Teams:
  Offer expert assistance in resolving production challenges.
• ✔️ Participate in FFA’s:
  Engage as a functional expert in problem-solving sessions.
• ✔️ Incorporate Learnings:
  Integrate lessons from problem-solving into ongoing process improvements.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• ✔️ Training Support:
  Assist in identifying training needs and help develop quality analysis materials.
• ✔️ Process Optimization:
  Conduct specialized analyses to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• ✔️ Team Evaluations:
  Participate in team reviews and regional process optimization initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications:

• 🎓 Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy (Pass 40%)
• 🎓 Currently Studying National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• ✅ South African Citizen & Employment Equity Candidate
• ✅ Unemployed at the time of appointment
• ✅ Age between 18-35 years
• ✅ Two South African Languages (Pass 40%)

Other Requirements:

• 📄 Institution Letter:
  A letter from your tertiary institution requesting workplace experience for qualification completion.

Additional Skills:

• 📊 Stock Control:
  Ability to manage raw material stocks.
• 🧠 Analytical Skills:
  Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• 📦 Supply Chain Understanding:
  Basic knowledge of planning and supply chain management.
• 🗄️ Data Archiving:
  Competence in organizing and archiving data effectively.
• 📅 Work Planning:
  Strong planning and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above specifications should submit the following:

• Detailed CV
• Copy of Tertiary Institute curriculum/requirements for In-Service Training
• Certified copy of your matric certificate

Please note: The minimum requirements are listed above. Management reserves the right to consider additional information for short-listing.

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Kickstart your career in the manufacturing sector with CCBSA and gain invaluable hands-on experience while contributing to the production of world-class beverages!