Health and Safety Lead at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Lead, to join the Midrand team at CCBA.The role will report to the Country Lead Quality Food Safety Enviromental.

Functional Capabilitie

• Health & Safety Strategy Development
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Action
• Cross-Functional Influence operations.
• Performance Monitoring & Data Analytics
• Audit & Governance

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outcomes

Health & Safety Leadership

• Develop and execute the country health and safety strategy in alignment with global QSE standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to country occupational health and safety laws and corporate standards (ISO 45001, etc.).
• Lead country-wide risk assessments and drive mitigation programs.

Incident Management

• Oversee serious incident investigations and reporting.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, HR, and supply chain leadership to integrate safety into business processes.
• Serve as the key contact with external regulatory bodies and certification agencies

Audit & Governance

• Lead internal audits and facilitate external audits and certifications.
• Conduct governance reviews to monitor compliance and execution of safety programs.

Performance Management

• Track and analyze key safety indicators and incident trends.
• Develop and present safety performance reports to senior leadership.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance safety systems, training, and culture.
• Lead country-wide initiatives (e.g., behavior-based safety, ergonomics, occupational health programs).

KBI

• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR)
• Severity Rate (SR)Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Corrective Action Closure Rate (%)
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance Score
• Audit Performance (Internal & External)
• Employee Safety Training Completion Rate (%)

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional safety certification preferred (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).

Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive health and safety experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role within FMCG, preferably beverage manufacturing.
• Proven track record in leading multi-site safety programs.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, risk management, and incident investigation.
• Experience managing teams and developing functional capability

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of South African health and safety legislation and standards
• Familiarity with Coca-Cola KORE or other globally recognized safety management systems
• Skilled in risk assessment methodologies
• Proficient in root cause analysis tools
• Competent in data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with EHS software platforms 

Deadline:20th January,2026