Fresh Openings at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for a  talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Sales Channel Lead Traditional Trade role, which is based in Midrand. The successful candidates will report directly to the Regional Manager Sales.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outcomes

Sales Execution and Route-to-Market Excellence:

• Ensure streamlined trade execution aligned to Route-to-Market (RTM) principles. Drive execution standards, call adherence, and in-trade performance to increase volume and market share. Monitor and drive the execution of channel and promotional execution campaigns to drive compliance and return on investment to the business.

Revenue and Profit Growth:

• Deliver sustainable volume, net sales revenue, and margin growth through strategic account planning, pack penetration, and pricing optimization across all territories.

Sales Team Development and Performance Management:

• Build and lead a high-performing, motivated frontline sales team through regular coaching, feedback, and training. Set and cascade aligned team and individual goals, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous development to close capability gaps and build a strong talent pipeline for key roles.

Customer Relationship and Service Excellence:

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring effective communication, CRM responsiveness, and timely issue resolution that reinforces CCBSA’s image and brand loyalty.

Effective Resource and Asset Utilization:

• Ensure the optimal use of tools, trade assets (coolers, vehicles, equipment), and promotional materials. Oversee asset maintenance, compliance, and return on investment in line with company policy.

Governance and SHERQ Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to relevant governance protocols (e.g. Risk and Control Matrix) to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk to the business and protect the business’ licence to trade. 

Functional Capabilities

• Sales team management
• Customer relationships
• Execution excellence
• Coaching and team development
• Operational efficiency

KBI

• Sales Volume vs Target
• Revenue vs Target
• Outlet Volume Growth
• Gross Revenue
• Activated Customers Growth
• Customer Loyalty Index (CLI)
• RED Scores 
• RED & PDA adherence
• Strike rate and call adherence
• Asset verification

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• A formal qualification in Marketing, Sales, or equivalent

Experience

• 3 years front-line sales experience within a FMCG environment.
• Team management experience will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Coaches and mentors team members, providing opportunities for growth and development
• Strong understanding of FMCG sales practices, RTM principles, and market execution standards
• Resolves disputes equitably, finding common ground in challenging situations
• Engages with a wide range of people and builds effective relationships within and outside the organization
• Builds lasting relationships with customers and meets their expectations
• Skilled in negotiating terms with minimal disruption to relationships, balancing assertiveness and diplomacy
• Demonstrates determination to achieve goals despite setbacks, constantly pushing for results
• Able to clearly communicate in various formats and styles, ensuring key messages are effectively conveyed
• Demonstrated ability to use digital platforms for sales optimization, along with the capability to interpret and act on sales reports

Deadline:30th January,2026

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Key purpose

• To provide technical support and services to the Equipment services division and other related stakeholders through the installation, maintenance and repair of fountain & coffee equipment in order to meet all quality standards and to achieve customer service excellence. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key outputs and Accountabilities 

Equipment installation and maintenance 

• Installation and removal of fountain and hot beverage equipment.
• Servicing of fountain and hot beverage machines.
• Repaired and maintained equipment.
• Solved situational problems.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Maintained safety, health and environmental standards.
• Managed own development and performance.
• Tested equipment before final assembly.
• Complete work in line with the requirements of SHEQ systems

Daily activities 

• Customer satisfaction with regards to installations, preventive maintenance & repairs.
• Managing of equipment spare parts and apply solid hand-eye coordination.
• Application of advanced assembling skills.
• Use conceptual skills.
• Understanding of HACCP & Food safety.
• Maintained safety, health and environmental standards.
• Calibration of equipment to meet quality requirements.
• Complete work in line with the requirements of SHEQ systems.
• Maintain an internal locus of control and manage own development and performance. 

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications and Experience

• Matric or N3 (Refrigeration/electrical).
• Registered Trade Test - Refrigeration.
• Minimum requirement: 2 years’ experience in refrigeration/vending/fountain in the field (maintenance and repairs of commercial fridges).
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence (must currently be driving). Code 10 will be an added advantage.

Other requirements

• Technical Knowledge.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Clear Criminal and Credit record.

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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 KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete NQF level 4 Business Administration Learnership Programme. 
• The Learnership is a structured integrated learning programme that combines theoretical (formal) training and on-the-job learning (structured work experience).

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION ·

• A Grade 12 qualification is essential 
• Proficiency in English and any other South African language 
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership at another company or organisation 
• South African citizens 
• Employment Equity Candidate 
• Must be unemployed 
• Aged between 18 and 35 
• Present a valid medical record detailing their disability 
• Candidates must be willing to commit for 12 months learnership program
• Self-motivated 
• Organized 
• Results Driven 
• Attention to detail 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work in a flexible working environment 
• Ability to work in a pressurized working environment 
• No criminal record 
• Candidates must not be enrolled in any formal full time studies

Deadline:30th January,2026

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• The role purpose is to enable long-term energy efficiency and carbon reduction across CCBA markets by leading strategy development, supporting operational execution, and building capability through innovative solutions, stakeholder alignment, and performance tracking.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Energy Optimisation Leadership: Provide expert guidance to CCBA markets on energy usage strategies, improvement plans, and adopting the The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) toolkit, fostering sustainable practices and long-term energy efficiency.
• Strategic Energy Management: Develop and implement an enterprise-wide energy usage roadmap, aligning policies, reduction targets, and initiatives to achieve CCBA's 2030 carbon reduction goals.
• Operational Excellence in Energy Use: Monitor and optimise energy usage processes, ensure adherence to operational controls, and evaluate maintenance programs to sustain efficiency across all CCBA plants.
• Technology Advancement: Lead the development and procurement of innovative technologies and strategic projects, ensuring scalability and alignment with sustainability goals across CCBA operations.
• Deployment and Execution: Manage the rollout of energy initiatives, collaborate with country teams, and address implementation challenges to drive consistent progress and adoption.
• Performance Measurement: Establish and track metrics aligned with Science-Based Targets, leveraging tools for energy usage forecasting, analysis, and management reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain partnerships with internal teams, external communities, and regulatory bodies to align projects, address environmental compliance, and influence sustainable practices.
• Capability Building: Drive the development of energy optimisation competencies across CCBA, ensuring leaders and technical teams are equipped to sustain performance improvements and meet future demands.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess energy usage and identify optimisation opportunities
• Effective communication to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of initiatives
• Advanced technical expertise in energy optimisation and sustainability practices
• Leadership and coaching abilities to guide teams and build capability
• Project management skills to ensure successful execution of strategies and solutions

Experience:

• 10 – 12 years in manufacturing departments in the beverages industry with a track record of deep technical understanding of energy optimisation techniques.
• Experience working in the Sustainability domains is advantageous.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in sciences or engineering (Polymer Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering science)

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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• The purpose of this role is to strategically lead and elevate quality and food safety performance across all markets by driving group-wide initiatives, building capabilities, and ensuring consistent implementation of world-class standards and system.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop and lead the execution of a group-wide quality and food safety strategy that aligns with global benchmarks, enabling markets to achieve consistent, high-impact outcomes.
• Build market-level capabilities by deploying quality frameworks, conducting skills uplift programs, and supporting the implementation of globally aligned quality management systems.
• Support markets in achieving and maintaining international certifications (e.g. TCCC standards, ISO), ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Promote a values-driven quality culture by influencing behaviours, leadership practices, and team engagement across all markets to build accountability and ownership.
• Leverage data and benchmarking to identify underperformance, guide corrective action plans, and lead strategic interventions that uplift market-level quality outcomes.
• Initiate and oversee enterprise-wide quality improvement projects, introducing new technologies, digital tools, and innovation to advance food safety and process control.
• Act as a central support resource for complex quality issues, product recalls, or critical incidents, guiding markets through risk mitigation, resolution, and recovery processes.
• Create structures for sharing best practices, lessons learned, and innovations across markets, ensuring a harmonised and continuously evolving approach to quality.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Skills:

• Deep understanding of quality management systems (QMS), industry standards, and best practices, particularly in the food and beverage sector, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in quality assurance.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, propose innovative solutions, and implement process improvements that enhance product quality and operational performance while minimizing risk.
• Expertise in local and international regulations governing quality and food safety, ensuring the organization adheres to relevant laws, standards, and certifications

Experience:

• 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment focused on quality assurance and food safety.
• Experience working with and developing Quality Management systems and processes.
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading and managing Quality teams.
• Quality assurance experience in multiple countries at varying degrees of maturity and proven track record of capability building and coaching.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry or Engineering.
• Honours Degree in Food Science would be advantageous or equivalent with a business qualification.

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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• The Finance Planner: COGS ensures accurate cost management, reliable financial reporting, and strong governance through effective analysis, reconciliations, and month-end processes. The role supports budgeting and forecasting, manages discount and spend oversight, and partners with key stakeholders to deliver clear financial insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Effective Cost Management

• Drive cost centre accuracy, validate expense allocations, and ensure proper treatment through journal entries and accruals.

Insightful Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Consolidate monthly performance data, execute variance analysis, and support business reviews with integrated insights.

Robust Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial controls (RACM), perform reconciliations, and provide audit-ready documentation on demand.

Discount and Spend Oversight

• Manage discount processing and monitor spending against approved mandates to support revenue integrity and profitability.

Budget Process Support

• Assist in target setting, capture budget inputs, and consolidate results for financial planning and analysis.

Collaboration with Key Stakeholders

• Partner with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure smooth processes and data alignment across functions.

Accurate Balance Sheet Management

• Reconcile general ledger accounts in line with governance requirements and ensure resolution of discrepancies.

Operational Efficiency in Month-End Close

• Execute timely closing activities including reconciliations, reporting consolidation, and data integrity validation.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications

• BCom Honours in Accounting or Financial Management
• CA(SA) or CIMA (advantageous)

Experience

• 3–5 years in financial management roles, ideally within the FMCG sector
• Proven experience in cost control, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration
• Exposure to audits, ERP systems, and budgeting processes

Skills

• Strong quantitative skills to perform variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel capabilities for reporting and reconciliations.
• Precision in journal entries, reconciliations, and report consolidation to ensure data accuracy.
• Understanding of RACM framework, IFRS, and internal/external audit expectations.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and collaborate across departments to drive outcomes.
• Meet critical deadlines during month-end and budget cycles while managing multiple deliverables.
• Able to identify risks, investigate anomalies, and recommend practical financial solutions.
• Receivable, Procurement) and external auditors or partners

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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Functional Capabilities

• End-to-End Quality Management
• Trade Quality Surveillance
• Market Incident Management
• Consumer & Customer Complaint Handling Oversight
• Commercial and Supply Chain Collaboration
• QSE Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Regulatory & Brand Standard Compliance
• Data Analysis, Insights & Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
• Quality Communication & Issue Escalation

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outcomes

National Trade Quality Leadership

• Lead the execution and improvement of  CCBSA’s Trade Quality Strategy across South Africa.
• Collaborate with plant quality teams, logistics, and commercial functions to ensure product quality is protected across distribution and trade environments.
• Monitor post-dispatch product performance, including storage, handling, shelf conditions, and returns.

Market Surveillance & Product Compliance

• Oversee periodic market surveys, quality audits, and trade visits to assess in-market product conditions.
• Analyze trade quality data and trends to identify systemic issues, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented by relevant teams.

Consumer and Customer Complaint Governance

• Provide oversight to the Consumer Care and Trade Complaint management process.
• Support resolution of escalated consumer issues and ensure timely response and closure.
• Lead root cause analysis and follow-up actions for critical and high-risk complaints.

Commercial & Regulatory Interface

• Serve as the primary quality liaison with commercial teams, customer representatives, and external partners.
• Provide input to product launch readiness assessments, packaging changes, and promotional activities to ensure product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) standards for trade and consumer product quality.

Incident & Crisis Management

• Lead trade quality incident investigations and participate in national incident and crisis response teams.
• Coordinate response plans, communication strategies, and risk mitigation measures for product quality concerns in the trade.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and mentor the Trade Quality Specialist and Consumer Care functions.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and present trade quality performance to senior management and bottling partners.
• Influence a culture of quality excellence across commercial, logistics, and plant teams.

KBI

• Consumer Complaint Response & Closure Time
• Repeat Complaint Ratio
• % Product Compliance in Market Audits
• In-Market Product Quality Incident Rate
• Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness
• Shelf-Life and Storage Compliance Score
• Trade Quality Non-Conformance Trend

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Advanced certifications in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, FSSC 22000, Six Sigma) are an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-10 years in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Trade Quality roles within FMCG (preferably beverage production and bottling).
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Hands-on experience in market quality surveillance and managing customer complaints.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage quality systems, ISO, HACCP, and local regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Data visualization and reporting 
• Effective stakeholder communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Crisis management and root cause analysis capability
• Familiarity with CRM, and quality management systems

Deadline:3rd February,2026