- Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Specialist in our Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability team.
Key Purpose:
- The Sustainability Specialist powers the business’s environmental momentum—driving bold initiatives that cut energy, water, waste, and carbon while accelerating our journey toward a cleaner, greener future. In this role, you ignite change across operations by leading high-impact programs, championing sustainable packaging solutions, and inspiring teams to embed responsible practices into everyday decisions. Through sharp data insights, hands-on project leadership, and strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, you fuel continuous improvement, amplify climate resilience, and help shape a sustainability culture that makes a real difference.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to:
Sustainability Program Implementation
- Execute the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, focusing on energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction. aligned with global and local goals.
- Roll out site-specific waste minimization, segregation, and recycling programs across production and distribution operations.
- Conduct waste management training and awareness campaigns across operational teams to build a waste-conscious culture
- Execute packaging recovery and recycling initiatives, including partnerships with recyclers and community collection schemes.
- Collaborate with packaging teams to explore eco-design and sustainable packaging options.
Environmental Performance Monitoring, Waste Auditing & Analysis, & Regulatory Compliance
- Track and report key sustainability metrics (e.g., water use ratio, energy intensity, CO2 emissions).
- Conduct regular environmental audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
- Analyze waste data to track progress, identify trends, and adjust strategies for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with national waste management laws, EPR schemes, packaging waste regulations, and industry standards and and support external environmental and waste compliance audits.
Climate Resilience & Risk Management
- Support climate risk assessments and develop resilience strategies for production operations.
- Coordinate with global teams to ensure local initiatives align with international commitments.
Sustainability Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare sustainability reports in line with regulatory and voluntary frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP).
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws and standards applicable to the beverage and FMCG sector.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to embed sustainable practices.
- Support training and awareness programs to build a sustainability mindset across the business.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
- Engage with government agencies, NGOs, and industry bodies on sustainability initiatives.
- Represent the company in sustainability forums and partnerships.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Sustainability Management, Environmental Engineering, or Climate Studies is an advantage.
Experience:
- 5–8 years’ experience in sustainability roles within FMCG, manufacturing, or beverage sectors.
- Proven track record in implementing resource efficiency, climate, or packaging sustainability initiatives.
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and compliance requirements.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and environmental compliance standards.
- Proficient in sustainability reporting platforms and tools (e.g., CDP, GRI, TCFD).
- Skilled in data analysis and sustainability performance management.
- Solid understanding of waste auditing methodologies and waste hierarchy principles.
- Project management skills, including multi-site coordination.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); data visualization skills are an asset.
Closing date: 26 February 2026
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