Closing Date
2026/03/31
Reference Number
CCB260326-3
Job Title Water Treatment Technician
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Fixed Term (Temporary)
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA in Mbeya , Tanzania. The role will report to the Quality Assurance Technologist.

The primary role of the Water Treatment Technician – Packaging is execution of general or specialist analyses, the interpretation thereof and the resolution of problem identified by the analyses. In addition the Water Treatment Technician specialist facilitates problem-solving sessions, coaches and mentors people and carries out quality audits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Testing and analyses of all parameters in line with the TCCC and regulatory requirements.
Interpret data from analyses and make appropriate adjustments to the process parameters.
Work to KORE requirements for training, documentation, instrumentation control / maintenance, conduct audits and follow procedures.
Maintain WT laboratory instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and repair).
Coordinate, schedule and support the completion of Preventative Maintenance and calibration of the Water Treatment Plant.
Liaise with external laboratories, external suppliers management of Proficiency Testing Programs and continuous Improvement.
Perform housekeeping in Process areas and adhere to GMP requirements.
Performing CIPs according to CIP Matrix.
Adhere to safety and housekeeping rules.
Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
Reacts to results of analysis carried out, specific requests or out of control triggers to undertake problem solving using the correct and appropriate techniques.
Ensures that correct problem-solving techniques are used, an action plan to resolve the problem is developed and gaps are recorded on a gap list.
Calls in specialist resources if needed to assist in problem solving.
Verifies that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
Ensures that the appropriate manuals and work instructions have been updated to prevent recurrence of the problem.
Interacts with production management, SHEQ Manager, laboratory technicians and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are involved in problem solving sessions.
Applies the appropriate and correct techniques, such as 5WHY, to facilitate problem-solving session.
Ensures that an action plan to resolve the problem is developed, responsibilities are assigned, and gaps are recorded on a gap list.
Verifies that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
Skills, Experience & Education
Education

B. Sc. Degree in Water Treatment laboratory technology (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical, chemical or Environmental Science is preferred or related field
Experience

Minimum 2 years in Food Processing Plant. Good process knowledge, preferably in a bottling environment
Experience in a quality control environment is an advantage
Skills

Ability to handle laboratory instrumentation and samples.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy (Excel and Word)
Maintain technical records and prepare reports
Analytical decision making
Problem solving skills
Conceptualization
Evaluating
Customer orientation
Memory
Persevering
Calculations
Participative management
Perception
Action Planning
Organizing