External Communications and Public Relations Specialist

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an External Communications and Public Relations Specialist, to join the Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability team at CCBA.

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.

Key Purpose:
The External Communications and PR Specialist will drive CCBSA’s reputation and visibility by delivering strategic, high-impact communication initiatives across media, digital platforms, and external stakeholder networks. The role exists to position CCBSA as a trusted industry leader through proactive media engagement, compelling content creation, effective campaign execution, and strong reputation management. This specialist will play a vital part in safeguarding and elevating the company’s public image, supporting crisis communication efforts, and ensuring consistent, aligned messaging that strengthens CCBSA’s brand presence across all external touchpoints.