Country Lead: Sustainability

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is hiring a Country Lead: Sustainability for its Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability team in South Africa. The role leads and executes the country's sustainability strategy, drives environmental and social impact, ensures regulatory compliance and builds strategic partnerships to deliver measurable business and community outcomes. The position is based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Key responsibilities

• Sustainability strategy: develop and implement the country's sustainability strategy aligned with corporate global goals and local regulations, and drive initiatives in sustainable packaging, water stewardship, carbon reduction and waste management.
• CSI transformation: oversee scalable Corporate Social Investment programs, ensure they align with national development goals, and lead stakeholders to deliver measurable social impact projects.
• Stakeholder engagement: build relationships with regulators, environmental agencies, NPOs, industry associations, customers and community partners, represent the business in industry forums and public-private partnerships, and advocate for sustainable policy.
• Compliance and reporting: ensure compliance with environmental laws and company policies, oversee sustainability data collection and reporting, monitor KPIs and report outcomes to leadership.

Required profile

• Degree and post-graduate qualification in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Engineering or a related field; a Master's in Sustainability, Environmental Management or Development Studies is an advantage.
• 8-10 years of experience in sustainable development, with a proven track record leading sustainability initiatives and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience in regulated environments and engaging with government and NPOs.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as the UN SDGs and ESG reporting.
• Expertise in waste management, circular economy principles and recycling initiatives.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance processes.
• Skills in sustainability metrics, data collection and reporting, project management and budgeting.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

The advert states that only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.