Special Events Driver

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, is looking for a Special Events Driver based in Rustenburg. The role reports directly to the Special Events Coordinator and covers driving, operating and maintaining roadshow and delivery trucks, stock deliveries and collections, and supporting event branding and equipment activations.

Key responsibilities

• Transport event stock, branding materials, equipment, trailers, coolers, gazebos and promotional assets safely and efficiently to and from event locations.
• Maintain company vehicles, trailers and transport equipment in roadworthy condition through daily inspections, cleanliness checks and maintenance reporting.
• Support event setup, branding placement, stock loading and offloading, event breakdown and asset recovery.
• Safeguard and account for all event stock, assets and promotional materials during transport and operations.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, SHEQ requirements, PPE standards and vehicle operating procedures.
• Plan transport routes for timely deliveries and cost efficiency.
• Provide professional support to customers, venue teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, and report vehicle incidents, damages and risks promptly.
• Work with Coordinators, Assistants, warehouse teams and event crews, and support continuous improvement of transport efficiency and fleet utilisation.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
• Valid Code 14 driver's licence with PDP (essential).
• 2-4 years of driving, logistics, fleet or FMCG operational support experience; experience transporting event equipment, stock or promotional materials is advantageous.
• Exposure to customer-facing or event operational environments preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel extensively.

Required skills

• Safe driving and fleet management capability.
• Route planning and logistics coordination.
• Stock and asset handling.
• SHEQ and road safety awareness.
• Time management, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and customer service orientation.