Job Description

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa has an exciting opportunity in the Manufacturing & Technical Department. We are looking for a seasoned individual with necessary skills & experience for a Health & Saftey Specialist (Fixed Term) role reporting into the Health & Safety Lead.
Functional Capabilitie

• Occupational Health & Safety Systems and Compliance
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Audit Planning, Execution, and Follow-Up
• Risk and Incident Data Analytics
• Process Improvement and Standardisation
• Cross-Site Health and Safety Governance
• Regulatory and Standards Interpretation (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, KORE)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management
• Training Program Development and Content Support
• Corporate Reporting and Executive Communication

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes
Strategy and Governance Support

• Assist in aligning national H&S strategy with Coca-Cola global QSE requirements and local legal obligations.
• Support the development and rollout of H&S policies, procedures, and frameworks across all manufacturing and logistics operations.

Compliance Monitoring and Audit Coordination

• Plan and coordinate internal H&S audits across plants to assess compliance with KORE, ISO 45001, and legislative requirements.
• Consolidate audit findings and track the implementation of corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance for plant-based H&S teams.

Performance Analytics and Reporting

• Consolidate, analyse, and interpret site-level safety data and incident reports.
• Develop performance dashboards and reports for internal leadership and external regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and report on key indicators including incident trends, training completion, and risk mitigation status.

Incident Support and Learning

• Support investigations into serious incidents or near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and cross-functional learning.
• Identify trends and contribute to the design of proactive interventions.

Training, Communication and Culture Initiatives

• Support the development of national safety training programs, awareness campaigns, and toolbox talk materials.
• Collaborate with plant teams to promote a strong safety culture through education and engagement.
• Facilitate cross-site knowledge-sharing and best practice dissemination.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between head office QSE leadership and site-based H&S Managers.
• Work collaboratively with peers in QSE, HR, Engineering, and Operations to align safety initiatives.

KBI

• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) - national performance
• Safety audit compliance scores (internal and external)
• % closure of audit findings within target timelines
• Incident and near-miss reporting rates
• Compliance with legal registers and permit-to-work systems
• Number and reach of safety training and awareness sessions
• Risk assessment and safety documentation completion rates
• Safety culture maturity level assessments

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Professional certifications such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or NOSA (required)
• ISO 45001 Lead or Internal Auditor Certification (preferred)
• Membership with a professional body (e.g., IOSH, SACPCMP) is advantageous

Experience

• 5-7 years' experience in a health and safety role, with exposure to multi-site or head office oversight functions
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred
• Proven ability to implement corporate safety programs and drive standardization across multiple operations
• Strong understanding of South African occupational health and safety regulations

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of OHS legislation, ISO 45001, and CCBSA safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety data management systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for reporting and performance monitoring
• Effective communication and training development capabilities
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence without authority and support cultural transformation

General
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply. Suitable equity candidates will be given preference in line with our Equity Plan.
Policy
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required