Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is seeking a highly experienced Group Lead: Safety to join the Supply Chain department. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving the enterprise-wide safety vision, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of safety, and embedding world-class safety systems across all CCBA markets. The successful candidate will report to the Group Head: Safety, Health, Environment & Quality.

CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, responsible for 40% of Coca-Cola volumes across the continent. As a market leader in the Non-Alcoholic Ready-To-Drink (NARTD) sector, CCBA operates across multiple African countries, employing over 17,000 people and serving more than 300 million consumers. The company is committed to making a lasting difference across communities, the environment, and the continent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of CCBA’s group-wide safety strategy, ensuring alignment with global best practices and business objectives.

• Ensure full regulatory compliance across all operations and establish robust governance and audit structures.

• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, behavioral safety programs, and cross-functional accountability.

• Track and report key safety performance indicators, including LTIFR and TRIR, and oversee the timely analysis of incidents and near-misses.

• Drive effective incident investigation and root cause analysis processes with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.

• Build safety capability across the organization through structured training, coaching, toolkits, and best practice sharing.

• Implement and maintain safety management systems such as ISO 45001, ensuring consistent standards across all CCBA markets.

• Collaborate with operations, logistics, HR, and SHEQ functions to integrate safety into business planning and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or SAMTRAC are highly advantageous.

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be considered an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in safety, with at least 5 years in a senior role spanning multiple sites or countries in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.

• Demonstrated success in rolling out and sustaining enterprise-wide safety systems in complex environments.

• Strong experience in incident investigation, compliance audits, and system implementation aligned to ISO standards.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, risk management frameworks, and global safety standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainable results.

• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams around shared safety goals.

• Skilled in developing safety cultures through behavior-based safety programs and leadership development.

• Proven ability to deploy scalable systems, harmonise safety protocols, and drive operational excellence.

Application Information:

This role requires an individual who can lead at a strategic level and influence change across diverse markets. The position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact across CCBA’s operations and contribute to a safer, more sustainable future.

The advert outlines the minimum requirements. Management reserves the right to apply additional or relevant criteria during the shortlisting process.

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