COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA (CCBA)
JOB VACANCY: MICROBIOLOGIST
Company: Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Reference Number: CCB261012-2
Location: Mbeya, Tanzania
Department: Supply Chain
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
ABOUT COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the eighth-largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue and the largest on the African 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 serves more than 800,000 customers with a range of international and local brands.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa presents an exciting opportunity for a Microbiologist to join the Supply Chain team at Coca-Cola Kwanza in Mbeya, Tanzania.
The primary responsibility of the Microbiologist is to ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are met throughout the site and that 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, including HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and applicable local regulations.
- Perform environmental monitoring and trend analysis to identify potential microbiological risks.
- Validate cleaning, sanitation, and sterilisation 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 the microbiological quality of process water.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimise contamination risks and ensure product integrity.
- Conduct shelf-life studies and microbiological validation of new products or processes.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following abilities:
- Agile thinking and nimble decision-making.
- Ability to distinguish and balance the most important priorities while simplifying complexity.
- Ability to simplify decision-making processes for themselves and others.
- Efficient application of rigour and operating discipline to ensure timely decisions.
- High levels of commercial pragmatism and sound commercial judgement.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and apply sound intuition and judgement.
- Ability to assess and make clear trade-offs when making critical decisions.
- Ability to apply a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues.
- Ability to anticipate and take action against potential risks to the business or system as a whole.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Food Technology, Biology, or Microbiology.
Added Advantage
- Honours degree in Food Technology and/or Microbiology.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years of experience working as a Microbiologist in a food processing plant.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Advanced computer skills.
- Accountability.
- Assertiveness.
- Compliance, governance, and ethics.
- Attention to detail.
- Independence.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, including conceptualisation.
- Routine and discipline.
- Self-motivation.
- Strong cognitive skills, including judgement and analytical abilities.
- Strong organisational process awareness, systems awareness, and integration.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Highest academic qualification certificate.
- Application letter.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa e-recruitment portal.
Application Link: https://ccba.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/CCB261012-2?source=LinkedInLimitedListings
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.
The advertised requirements represent the minimum criteria. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information when shortlisting candidates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an equal-opportunity workplace while observing affirmative action requirements and complying with applicable regional requirements and national laws.
Employment decisions are based on individual merit and qualifications directly related to the relevant field of competence.
The company does not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for positions advertised on its recruitment platform. Recruitment agencies should not forward resumes to CCBA employees or talent teams. The company accepts no responsibility for fees arising from unsolicited resumes.
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