Job Opportunities at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting possible opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Sales Team Lead role, which will be based in Vaal. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager in the site.

Key Purpose: 

• The Sales Team Lead will implement and execute L&T strategies in the trade through effective management and coaching of team members (Merchandiser Order Takers) in order to achieve KPI’s.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outputs

• Sales Target Achievement: Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales target achievement across the region. Review sales performance regularly and take corrective action where required. Optimize sales through strategic allocation of resources like POS, promotional stock, and merchandising support.
• Customer & Market Development: Partner with sales reps to develop and execute customer-specific business plans. Grow market share through effective merchandising, trade execution, and customer relationship management. Conduct trade visits and engage with store managers/owners to maintain high retail execution standards.
• Execution Excellence: Ensure Picture of Success is implemented by the sales team for each channel. Oversee execution of merchandising, promotions, order generation, and stock rotation. Manage dealer training and compliance with quality and promotional guidelines.
• Team Coaching and Development: Coach sales reps to identify sales opportunities and deliver outstanding trade execution. Build executional capabilities through field training, feedback sessions, and performance reviews. Promote a culture of high performance, teamwork, and customer obsession.
• Planning and Forecasting: Plan and review promotional grids and quarterly action plans. Coordinate with regional team to plan effective route-to-market strategies and customer development activities. Use data (e.g., Nielsen, loyalty insights) to inform strategy and communicate performance with customers and leadership.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships through structured and informal engagements. Negotiate space for permanent, promotional, and ad hoc initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• 3-year Sales/Marketing Diploma or Degree

Experience

• 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG
• Demonstrated success in customer development, trade execution, and people management

Skills

• Sales Leadership & Coaching
• Route-to-Market Strategy Execution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Trade Execution & Merchandising
• Data Analysis and Insight Application (e.g., Nielsen)
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Communication & Presentation Skills

Deadline:15th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Wholesale Business Developer, which is based in Kuruman.
• Key Purpose To develop, implement and maintain effective account plans thereby managing the profitable sales of CCBSA products, and the development and maintenance of new business relationships and opportunities so that customer excellence, brand loyalty and profitable volume growth are achieved.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Execute Wholesale Channel Strategy:
• Drive the implementation of the Wholesale strategy for assigned customers to meet or exceed revenue and volume growth targets as defined in the Annual Business Plan (ABP).
• Develop and Align Customer Plans:
• Build tailored customer business plans in collaboration with Wholesale clients, ensuring alignment with regional ABP and overall channel strategy to foster long-term mutual growth.
• Monitor Compliance with Trading Terms:
• Track and manage adherence to contracts and trading terms to reduce financial risk and ensure growth in both volume and revenue.
• Support Accurate Demand Forecasting:
• Analyze customer performance and provide input into sales forecasting to improve accuracy in demand planning and inventory management.
• Drive Execution of Look of Success (LOS):
• Implement and manage LOS standards across Wholesale accounts, ensuring visibility, compliance, and alignment with merchandising teams where applicable.
• Strengthen Customer Relationships:
• Act as the key interface between the Wholesale customer and CCBSA, fostering strong commercial relationships and identifying opportunities for mutual business expansion.
• Manage Customer Credit Effectively:
• Ensure that credit allocation supports customer growth objectives and that credit terms are strictly adhered to in order to minimize financial exposure.
• Improve Operational Efficiency and Product Quality:
• Coordinate with the Distribution division and Wholesale partners to optimize truck turnaround times and implement best practices in stock management to maintain product quality.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• A formal qualification in Sales and/or Marketing is required.

Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in a commercial environment, preferably within FMCG or wholesale sectors.
• Demonstrated success in sales roles with an understanding of market and channel dynamics.

Skills

• Ability to translate business goals into customer strategies and execution plans.
• Proven skills in developing trust-based relationships with internal and external partners.
• Deep understanding of sales metrics, financial levers (e.g. credit management), and ROI analysis.
• Capable of securing favorable trading terms and driving aligned outcomes across functions.
• Competence in performance tracking, forecasting accuracy, and opportunity analysis.
• Strong focus on operational rigor, compliance, and driving Look of Success standards.
• Ability to identify gaps or inefficiencies and develop actionable solutions.
• Clear, persuasive communicator able to tailor messaging for various audiences

Deadline:15th January,2026

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Job Description    

• CCBSA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and manage the full lifecycle of Cooling Equipment operations across the CDE region. This critical leadership role is responsible for maintenance operations, cooler movements, warehousing, spares management, and fleet operations — ensuring assets are optimally utilised, service levels are maximised, and risks and losses are minimised.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Field Services & Maintenance Operations

• Lead regional field services teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective support to customers.
• Ensure planned and corrective maintenance is executed to standards and timelines.
• Minimise machine downtime, repeat calls, and service interruptions.
• Manage third-party contractors to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Maintain customer service levels and implement CSM plans aligned with customer needs.
• Maintain accurate administration of all maintenance, refurbishment, and movement activities.
• Monitor costing reports and provide insights to the Technical Services Manager.
• Oversee fleet utilisation, safety, image, and accident investigations in line with policy.

Warehouse & Distribution Management

• Support warehouse and logistics teams to ensure adequate cooler availability for distribution.
• Ensure accurate and timely daily cooler deliveries with zero returns or outstanding orders.
• Maintain cooler condition during transport and handle exceptions efficiently.
• Conduct asset verification and maintain accurate records.

Spares & Inventory Control

• Ensure accurate stock control across satellite stores and technician vehicles.
• Monitor and optimise model stock levels to balance availability with cost efficiency.
• Analyse stock usage trends and conduct regular audits to maintain process integrity.

Performance Leadership

• Set and review performance targets with field and logistics teams.
• Drive operational excellence by analysing performance gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Uphold high standards of customer service, delivery performance, SLA adherence, quality, safety and housekeeping.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop annual operational expense budgets aligned to financial guidelines and the business plan.
• Engage team members and customers in the budgeting process and align outputs with operational priorities.
• Monitor actual spend vs. budget, address overruns, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure a benchmark-driven and disciplined approach to financial management.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications & Experience

• Technical or Engineering qualification (Refrigeration/Electrical/Mechanical advantageous).
• 5–8 years operational management experience within a field services, technical, logistics or equipment environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance operations, warehousing, fleet management or asset control.
• Strong analytical, planning and budget management skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management ability
• Customer-focused mindset
• High level of operational discipline and attention to detail
• Data-driven decision-making capability
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Deadline:15th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting possible opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Sales Team Lead role, which will be based in Vaal. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager in the site.

Key Purpose: 

• The Sales Team Lead will implement and execute L&T strategies in the trade through effective management and coaching of team members (Merchandiser Order Takers) in order to achieve KPI’s.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outputs

• Sales Target Achievement: Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales target achievement across the region. Review sales performance regularly and take corrective action where required. Optimize sales through strategic allocation of resources like POS, promotional stock, and merchandising support.
• Customer & Market Development: Partner with sales reps to develop and execute customer-specific business plans. Grow market share through effective merchandising, trade execution, and customer relationship management. Conduct trade visits and engage with store managers/owners to maintain high retail execution standards.
• Execution Excellence: Ensure Picture of Success is implemented by the sales team for each channel. Oversee execution of merchandising, promotions, order generation, and stock rotation. Manage dealer training and compliance with quality and promotional guidelines.
• Team Coaching and Development: Coach sales reps to identify sales opportunities and deliver outstanding trade execution. Build executional capabilities through field training, feedback sessions, and performance reviews. Promote a culture of high performance, teamwork, and customer obsession.
• Planning and Forecasting: Plan and review promotional grids and quarterly action plans. Coordinate with regional team to plan effective route-to-market strategies and customer development activities. Use data (e.g., Nielsen, loyalty insights) to inform strategy and communicate performance with customers and leadership.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships through structured and informal engagements. Negotiate space for permanent, promotional, and ad hoc initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• 3-year Sales/Marketing Diploma or Degree

Experience

• 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG
• Demonstrated success in customer development, trade execution, and people management

Skills

• Sales Leadership & Coaching
• Route-to-Market Strategy Execution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Trade Execution & Merchandising
• Data Analysis and Insight Application (e.g., Nielsen)
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Communication & Presentation Skills

Deadline:15th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting oppotunity in the CDE department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Team Leader CDE position, which is based in Kwazulu Natal. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager (CDE). 

Key Purpose

• To lead the distribution, warehousing, component procurement and maintenance of fountain and hot beverages equipment within the Equipment division of CCBSA. In order to ensure that service levels, processes and high-quality standards are met, and the team achieves its goals and customers are satisfied.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Equipment management

• Monitor the fountain and hot beverages equipment warehousing and distribution.
• Monitor the equipment in trade maintenance to ensure continued service excellence.
• Maintain the spare part management and controls.
• Monitor the financials and budgeting to ensure effective cost maintenance.
• Monitor Cross Functional Team collaboration.

Operational requirements

• Maintain customer service excellence.
• Monitor the process of tool management.
• Maintained safety, health and environmental standards.\
• Achieved quality standards.
• Set goals and drive team performance.
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to the team.
• Self-managed development.
• Maintain Internal and External customer collaboration.
• Maintain effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.

Administration

• Develop reports and ensure efficient management of information.
• Maintain effective administrative controls.
• Apply Computer literacy in order to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrate excellent organising and planning skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and deliver results.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum requirement: Matric with a 3-year relevant management qualification in at least one of the following areas: Engineering; Logistics; and Technical Service Management.
• Minimum: 2 – 3 years management experience in a FMCG/service environment with Knowledge of SHEQ.
• Good verbal and written communication ability.
• Code 08 – unendorsed drivers license essential.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• SAP experience will be an added advantage 

Deadline:22nd January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting possible opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Sales Team Lead role, which will be based in Vaal. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager in the site.

Key Purpose: 

• The Sales Team Lead will implement and execute L&T strategies in the trade through effective management and coaching of team members (Merchandiser Order Takers) in order to achieve KPI’s.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outputs

• Sales Target Achievement: Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales target achievement across the region. Review sales performance regularly and take corrective action where required. Optimize sales through strategic allocation of resources like POS, promotional stock, and merchandising support.
• Customer & Market Development: Partner with sales reps to develop and execute customer-specific business plans. Grow market share through effective merchandising, trade execution, and customer relationship management. Conduct trade visits and engage with store managers/owners to maintain high retail execution standards.
• Execution Excellence: Ensure Picture of Success is implemented by the sales team for each channel. Oversee execution of merchandising, promotions, order generation, and stock rotation. Manage dealer training and compliance with quality and promotional guidelines.
• Team Coaching and Development: Coach sales reps to identify sales opportunities and deliver outstanding trade execution. Build executional capabilities through field training, feedback sessions, and performance reviews. Promote a culture of high performance, teamwork, and customer obsession.
• Planning and Forecasting: Plan and review promotional grids and quarterly action plans. Coordinate with regional team to plan effective route-to-market strategies and customer development activities. Use data (e.g., Nielsen, loyalty insights) to inform strategy and communicate performance with customers and leadership.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships through structured and informal engagements. Negotiate space for permanent, promotional, and ad hoc initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• 3-year Sales/Marketing Diploma or Degree

Experience

• 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG
• Demonstrated success in customer development, trade execution, and people management

Skills

• Sales Leadership & Coaching
• Route-to-Market Strategy Execution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Trade Execution & Merchandising
• Data Analysis and Insight Application (e.g., Nielsen)
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Communication & Presentation Skills

Deadline:20th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team at CCBA.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Drive Regional Cost Optimization: Partner with Regional Leadership to conduct bi-monthly cost reviews, identify overspend risks, and implement corrective action plans—achieving a minimum 3% reduction in controllable costs year-on-year.
• Deliver Accurate and Timely Financial Forecasts:  Produce and present twice-monthly cost forecasts, ensuring variances to budget are within a 2% band, enabling senior leaders to make informed, proactive decisions.
• Elevate Financial Governance and Control Adherence: Lead quarterly RACM self-assessments and corrective action tracking; close 95% of identified control gaps within target timelines to maintain a robust control environment.
• Provide Actionable Variance Analysis & Margin Insights:  Compile monthly Income Statement variance reports and margin analyses for total CCBSA and individual channels—highlighting at least three actionable pricing or mix opportunities each quarter that improve overall profitability.
• Coordinate and Consolidate Annual Budget Process: Issue budgeting templates, consolidate functional inputs, benchmark against peer regions, and deliver a final regional budget with variance to prior year revenue and cost no greater than 5%.
• Strengthen Stakeholder Financial Capability: Develop and roll out targeted financial training modules for line managers; achieve a 90% “competent” rating (via post-training assessments) across regional leadership teams within six months.
• Ensure Accurate Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Asset Controls:  Oversee quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and surprise stock-counts; resolve 100% of long-outstanding reconciliations and variances by period-end to safeguard asset integrity.
• Lead Financial Team Performance & Talent Development: Manage and mentor regional finance staff to ensure 100% on-time delivery of monthly reports; achieve at least one internal promotion or succession placement within the finance team annually.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Education

• BCom (Honours) in Accounting or Financial Management (required)
• CA(SA) or CIMA certification (advantageous)
• Additional postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, Postgrad Diploma) beneficial

Experience

• 8–10 years’ progressive financial management experience, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Proven track record in regional budgeting, cost control, and governance implementation.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex models, pivot tables, macros)
• Proficiency with ERP/financial systems and budgeting platforms
• Strong competence in variance analysis, margin management, and financial reporting
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration and communication (verbal & written)
• Ability to develop training materials and build financial acumen across non-financial teams
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and talent development
• High attention to detail, objectivity, and integrity when handling sensitive data

Deadline:20th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join the People & Culture team at CCBA.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
ER and Labour Law

• Represent CCBA in labour litigation and case management.
• Support HRBPs in managing disciplinary actions, counselling, grievances, and incapacity.
• Lead and manage organizational collective bargaining processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, fair representation of employee interests, and timely resolution of disputes.

People Governance & Compliance

• Manage and enforce governance compliance continuously by proactively identifying and addressing people practice risks.
• Promote a culture of accountability and ethical conduct throughout the organization, including internal audits and workplace rights.

People Services

• Oversee and harness the value of all workplace services (e.g., canteen, uniforms, transport, medical services) to optimally impact the employee experience.
• Ensure these services are executed according to agreed-upon standards and motivate the workforce.

Employee Wellness and Engagement 

• Ensure that CCBA Employee Wellness strategies and initiatives are deployed in-country.
• Provide reporting feedback to Group and leadership.
• Enhance employee experience by lifting employee engagement levels with targeted initiatives. 

People Analytics & Reporting

• Act as custodian for Digital HR systems locally, including the rollout of HR systems (e.g., D365).
• Ensure uploads, master data governance, and monitoring of People Analytics for the country using tools like Power BI.
• Provide insights and coach to HRD/HRBPs to develop HR Analytics capability
• Consolidate country KPIs (ESG, CCP) and generate insights to inform group and local strategies.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, or Law
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Labour Law, Employment Relations, or Dispute Resolution

Skills: 

• Communication Skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills to address and resolve workplace conflicts, disputes, and grievances in a fair and impartial manner.
• Ability to negotiate and mediate discussions between parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements and solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations to ensure compliance and fairness in employee relations matters.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee relations issues and maintaining trust and confidentiality.
• Cultural Awareness: Cultural awareness and sensitivity to address diversity and inclusion considerations in employee relations practices and interactions.

Experience:

• Experience in mediation, facilitation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to facilitate productive conversations and resolve conflicts.
• Solid foundation in labor and employment law, including litigation experience and knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents related to labor relations, employment contracts, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other employment matters.
• Contract Negotiation.
• Employee Relations Management.

Deadline:20th January,2026

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Finance Accountant: Statutory & Account Management to join the Finance team at CCBA.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Accurate Statutory Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Ikageng and Mintirho to the Group Office, in compliance with statutory requirements. Prepare specialised financial statement notes to ensure completeness and audit readiness for group companies. Prepare and review trial balances, notes and annual financial statements for group companies in compliance with statutory requirements.

Transaction Governance and Documentation

• Approve and record transactions in ERP systems in line with RACM requirements. Review the month-end trial balance for Ikageng Employee Share Trust (Ikageng) and CCBSA Mintirho Foundation Trust (Mintirho) as part of the GL close process to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Audit Preparedness and Risk Mitigation

• Facilitate statutory audits by providing documentation and evidence to Corporate Audit Division and external auditors and implement corrective action plans based on findings.

Trust administration, oversight and Board support

• Implement and co-ordinate all activities of the trusts and funds in accordance with the requirements in the respective trust documents including compilation and review of Board and committee packs.

Budgeting and Financial Advisory

• Prepare, present and support the annual budgeting process for the trusts, providing financial insights and analysis to the board of trustees.

Dividend and Beneficiary Administration

• Manage and review monthly headcount reconciliations, dividend calculations and payment processing for Ikageng, ensuring alignment with the trust deed requirements.

Governance and Reporting Compliance

• Update and maintain RACM narratives, conduct quarterly self-assessments and support stock counts and impairment reviews to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Process Enhancement and Technical Coaching

• Drive continuous improvement of statutory reporting processes, drive implementation of new accounting standards and coach stakeholders on statutory compliance practices.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Com.Hons Degree in Accounting or Financial Management (required)
• Chartered Accountant of South Africa – CA(SA) (required)

Experience

• 4-5 years post-qualification experience in financial management
• Experience in statutory reporting and financial statement preparation (advantageous)
• Trust accounting or employee share trust administration is advantageous
• Exposure to RACM and audit compliance frameworks

Skills

• Deep understanding of group reporting, consolidation and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and financial statement disclosures.
• Ability to identify anomalies in financial data, investigate root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks (RACM), audit processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• High level of precision in transaction reviews, reconciliations and statutory reporting processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with both internal teams (e.g., Tax, Procurement) and external auditors and trustees.
• Proactive in identifying reporting inefficiencies and contributing to process redesign initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage workloads and meet tight month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for board pack preparation, audit liaison and stakeholder engagement.
• Trust Accounting and Administration Knowledge

Deadline:20th January,2026