Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Announces 4 New Job Opportunities

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has opened applications for four exciting career opportunities across its Manufacturing and Commercial divisions in South Africa.

Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Hiring Organization: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)
Available Positions: 4 Vacancies
Location: Phoenix (KwaZulu-Natal), Polokwane (Limpopo), Bloemfontein (Free State)
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Job Type: Permanent & Fixed Term (Temporary)
Industry: Manufacturing | FMCG | Sales & Marketing

These opportunities are ideal for experienced professionals looking to grow within one of Africa’s leading beverage companies.

The company is currently recruiting talented candidates for roles in Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Sales Leadership across multiple provinces.

1. Health and Safety Controller

Job Details

Job Title: Health and Safety Controller
Location: Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Temporary)
Department: Manufacturing

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support plant-wide health and safety compliance while ensuring alignment with Coca-Cola operational standards and South African safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with workplace health and safety regulations
• Conduct safety inspections and internal audits
• Support risk assessments and mitigation implementation
• Assist with incident reporting and investigations

• Coordinate safety training and toolbox talks
• Monitor contractor safety compliance
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning
• Maintain safety documentation and legal compliance records

Requirements

Education

• National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health or related field
• SAMTRAC certification preferred
• SACPCMP registration advantageous

Experience

• 3–5 years experience in health and safety within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Knowledge of South African OHS legislation
• Experience with contractor management and compliance systems

Skills

• Risk management expertise
• Safety auditing knowledge
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work shifts when required

2. Quality Assurance Technologist

Job Details

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technologist
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Manufacturing

Role Overview

The role focuses on product quality testing, food safety compliance, laboratory analysis, and maintaining quality assurance standards throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical, microbiological and analytical testing
• Monitor production line quality parameters
• Approve or reject product batches

• Maintain laboratory documentation and quality records
• Investigate product non-conformances
• Support internal and external quality audits
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, ISO and FSSC compliance

Requirements

Education

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology
• BTech or BSc preferred
• HACCP and ISO/FSSC certifications advantageous

Experience

• 1–3 years FMCG or beverage industry quality assurance experience
• Exposure to laboratory testing and food safety systems

Skills

• Laboratory testing competency
• Quality management systems knowledge
• Statistical trend analysis
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

3. Quality Assurance – Quality Controller

Job Details

Job Title: Quality Assurance – Quality Controller
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Manufacturing

Role Overview

This role ensures products consistently meet company quality and food safety standards through testing, monitoring, and quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product sampling and testing
• Conduct in-line production quality checks
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, KORE and ISO standards

• Record and analyze test results
• Support quality audits and documentation
• Identify and report non-conforming products
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments

Requirements

Education

• National Certificate or Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or related field
• HACCP and ISO/FSSC training advantageous

Experience

• 1–3 years quality control or laboratory experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing

Skills

• Laboratory testing knowledge
• Product quality monitoring
• Food safety compliance understanding
• Attention to detail and reporting accuracy

4. Sales Channel Lead QSR and PFM

Job Details

Job Title: Sales Channel Lead QSR and PFM
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Commercial – Sales & Marketing

Role Overview

The Sales Channel Lead will manage sales operations, drive revenue growth, improve market execution, and lead high-performing sales teams across assigned territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Route-to-Market sales strategies
• Drive revenue and profit growth
• Lead and coach frontline sales teams
• Manage customer relationships and service excellence
• Optimize asset and resource utilization
• Execute promotional campaigns
• Monitor KPI performance and compliance

Requirements

Education

• Qualification in Marketing, Sales or equivalent field

Experience

• Minimum 3 years front-line FMCG sales experience
• Team management experience advantageous

Skills

• Sales leadership and coaching
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Digital sales platform competency
• Market execution expertise
• Performance management capability

Why Join Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa?

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one of Africa’s largest beverage companies operating in 14 African countries and serving over 800,000 customers with internationally recognized beverage brands.

Employees gain exposure to:

• Career development opportunities
• Global operational standards
• Professional growth in FMCG leadership
• Exposure to international manufacturing systems
• Opportunities within a leading African multinational employer

Application Process

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline.

Official Application Portal:
Coca-Cola Careers Portal

Application Deadline: 25 June 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Management reserves the right to apply additional screening criteria during recruitment.

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