Job Vacancies at Coca-Cola Kwanza October 2026 offer employment opportunities for qualified candidates in Tanzania seeking jobs in manufacturing, supply chain, microbiology, production operations, and stock management. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), through Coca-Cola Kwanza, is recruiting for positions including Admin Stores, Microbiologist, and Production Operator. Candidates with relevant diplomas, technical skills, and experience in manufacturing or related fields are encouraged to review the requirements and apply through the official e-recruitment portal before the advertised closing date.
1: Admin Stores
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Admin Stores, to join the Supply Chain team at CCBA in Mbeya , Tanzania. The role will report to the Stores Controller.
The primary role of the Admin Stores is to receive the raw materials ordered and supplied by the vendors in accordance with the company procedures, To ensure the correctness in the quality, quantity, specifications, condition of the materials received from vendors.
,Key Duties and Responsibilities,
Key Outputs and Accountabilities
- To receive the raw materials ordered and supplied by the vendors in accordance with the company procedures.
- To ensure the correctness in the quality, quantity, specifications, condition of the materials received from vendors.
- To stock the materials received from vendors properly as to ensure easy access identification, verification, handling, maintenance etc.
- To ensure proper stocking of materials by using appropriate method of care and preservation to avoid any damage and loss.
- To ensure a smooth issue of materials to the issue department.
- To ensure accurate accounting of the materials receiver and issued.
- To ensure a favourable working atmosphere is maintained for the personnel working in the store.
- To ensure proper safety measures are taken for the safety of the store building, materials in the store and the men working in the store.
- To ensure that the store is always maintained up to date in all respects in a presentable condition.
- The collection and delivery of raw materials, and the stacking of the materials, the batch labelling.
- Follow up production plan, issue materials to production line according to plan and in accordance with stock management practice.
- Stock rotation monthly
- Stock count weekly
- Verify materials in transit against your plant and from your plant to enable them cleared in time.
- Ensure proper handling of any other assignments /duties given by management.
- Ensure 5s Application to the all stores and GMP.
- Ensure raw materials management by using MRP so as to avoid any over stock or under stock for business purpose.
Skills and Experience and Education,
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum requirement: Diploma in Business Administration / Bookkeeping or in a related field of study or equivalent
- Diploma in procurement
Experience
- 1 year of related experience in a stock controlling/management role in a FMCG environment or related field
2: Microbiologist
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Microbiologist, to join the Supply Chain team at Coca -Cola Kwanza in Mbeya, Tanzania. The role will report to the SHEQ Manager.
The primary role of the Microbiologist is to ensure GMP standards are met on total site and ensure product hygiene standards are maintained.
, Key Duties and Responsibilities,
- Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, water, and environmental samples.
- Monitor hygiene and sanitation standards within production and laboratory areas.
- Investigate microbial contamination incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and local regulations).
- Perform environmental monitoring and trend analysis to identify potential microbiological risks.
- Validate cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization procedures.
- Prepare and maintain microbiological records, reports, and laboratory documentation.
- Support internal and external quality audits and regulatory inspections.
- Train employees on microbiological awareness, hygiene, and food safety best practices.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and food safety.
- Manage laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification activities.
- Assist in developing and reviewing quality assurance procedures, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor water treatment systems and verify microbiological quality of process water.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize contamination risks and ensure product integrity.
- Conduct shelf-life studies and microbiological validation of new products or processes.
Judgement and decision making
- Agile in thinking and nimble in decision making
- Adept at discerning and balancing the most important priorities (simplifies complexity)
- Simplifies the decision-making process for self and others
- Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis
- Exhibits high level of commercial pragmatism and prudent commercial judgment
- Thrives in ambiguity and effectively applies sound intuition/judgment
- Assesses and makes clear trade-offs when making critical decisions
- Applies a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues
- Proven ability to foresee and take action against potential risks to the business/system as a whole
Qualifications
, Skills and Experience and Education,
- Minimum requirement: Diploma in Food Technology,Biology, Microbiology
- Added advantage: Honours degree – Food Technology and/or Microbiology
Experience
- Minimum 2 years in food processing plant as Microbiologist
Competencies
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Accountability
- Assertiveness
- Compliance, Governance and Ethics
- Detail Focused
- Independence
- Problem Solving & Analysis (conceptualising)
- Routine /Discipline
- Self-motivation
- Strong cognitive skills (judgment; analytical skills)
- Strong Organisational Process / Systems Awareness & Integration
- Team player
3: Production Operator
The primary role of the production operator is the operation process of equipment according to work instructions and execution of destructive & non-destructive quality checks. As a Process Operator, you have a primary focus on the quality at source and all related control activities of the team.
, Key Duties and Responsibilities,
- Operating the process equipment according to work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
- Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
- Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolve problems or opportunities timeously.
- Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
- Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages.
- Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles, and following safe work practices.
- Identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe work practices
- Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of machines according to the work instructions and following the schedules as per the maintenance plan.
- Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
- Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks and participate in problem-solving activities.
- Applying the appropriate situational problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5Why, quick fix routines, OPL’s (One Point Lessons) etc.) to identify and correct the problem.
Skills And Experience And Education,
- Minimum requirement: Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related field
- Added advantage: Computer and technical skills
All aspects of Food processing operations and process control
Competencies
- Ability to work in teams
- Understanding of the application of WCM foundational practices
- Troubleshooting skills
- Quality control practices and principles
- Bottling principles and processes
- Product handling knowledge
- Computer knowledge
- Understanding of SHE policies and procedures
General,
All Application Must Have The Following Documents Attached
Updated CV
Highest qualification
Application Letter
Closing date: 24th October 2026
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.
