Lead: Sustainability

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Country Lead:
Sustainability, to join the Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability team at CCBA:
South Africa. CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries:
South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

The Country Lead:
Sustainability is responsible for leading and executing the country’s sustainability strategy, driving environmental and social impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strategic partnerships to deliver measurable and sustainable business and community outcomes.

Develop and implement the country’s sustainability strategy in alignment with corporate global goals and local regulatory requirements.

Drive key initiatives in sustainable packaging, water stewardship, carbon reduction, waste management, and support stakeholders in delivering high-impact sustainability projects.

Oversee the development and execution of scalable CSI programs that deliver shared value to communities and the business. Ensure transformation initiatives align with national development goals and business commitments. Lead stakeholders to deliver measurable social impact projects.

Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, environmental agencies, NPOs, industry associations, customers, and community partners.

Represent the business in relevant industry forums and public-private partnerships.

Advocate for sustainable policy development that aligns with the company’s objectives.

Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and company policies.

Oversee sustainability data collection and reporting for internal and external disclosures.

Monitor progress against key performance indicators and report outcomes to leadership.

• Sustainability Strategy Leadership
• Water and Waste Management Expertise
• Environmental & Social Governance (ESG)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• CSI & Community Engagement
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Degree and post-graduate qualification in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Engineering or related fields
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master’s in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Development Studies) is an advantage

• 8-10 years experience in Sustainable Development
• Proven track record in leading sustainability initiatives and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience working in regulated environments and engaging with government and NPOs.

• In-depth knowledge of sustainability frameworks (i.e UN SDGs, ESG reporting).
• Expertise in waste management, circular economy principles, and recycling initiatives.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance processes.
• Skilled in sustainability metrics, data collection, and reporting systems.
• Strong project management and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.