Background

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

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a SHEQ Systems Specialist, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA in Mbeya, Tanzania. The role will report to the SHEQ Manager.

The primary role is to coordinate and manage the SHEQ Systems inclusive of all internal as well as external audits and corrective action.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• SHEQ System Management : Implement, maintain, and enhance SHEQ systems and databases to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Compliance & Certification : Ensure legal, regulatory, and Coca-Cola system compliance and maintain certification to all relevant standards
• Audit Leadership : Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits, driving corrective actions and closing of non-conformance matters
• New Product Development & Commercialisation : Oversee SHEQ integration for new products, mitigating risks and ensuring seamless plant implementation
• Training & Capability Building : Develop and deliver training to build site-wide SHEQ competence and embed a culture of compliance
• Reporting & Monitoring : Compile and present SHEQ performance reports, track risk logs, and ensure transparency in system performance

Skills, Experience & Education

Education

• BSc degree or Bachelor degree in Environment, Safety Occupational Health and/or Food Technology.
• SHEQ system training and/or Lead Auditor certification wlll be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a SHEQ information management position within the bottling industry or food industry (Quality and Environmental experience is a prerequisite)
• Strong experience in Quality and Environmental management systems
• Proven track record in coordinating audits and certifications
• Exposure to new product implementation and risk mitigation
• Experience engaging with external auditors, customers, and suppliers

Skills

• Skilled in planning, conducting, and leading internal/external audits
• Strong risk assessment and corrective action management capabilities
• Attention to detail to identify non-conformances and ensure timely resolution
• Ability to design technical training content and deliver coaching to diverse audiences
• Strong facilitation and knowledge transfer skills to build site-wide competence
• Effective communicator with ability to influence across functions (operations, leadership, external auditors, suppliers)
• Skilled in presenting SHEQ performance reports and risk insights to senior leadership
• Clear, persuasive communicator with the ability to engage plant teams, auditors, and leadership
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques
• Stays calm under pressure, adapts to regulatory or business changes, and manages multiple priorities
• Able to train, guide, and build capability in others to embed SHEQ culture
• Acts with transparency, takes ownership of compliance outcomes, and upholds ethical standards

General

Preference will be given to equity candidates.

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.

• SHEQ System Management : Implement, maintain, and enhance SHEQ systems and databases to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Compliance & Certification : Ensure legal, regulatory, and Coca-Cola system compliance and maintain certification to all relevant standards
• Audit Leadership : Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits, driving corrective actions and closing of non-conformance matters
• New Product Development & Commercialisation : Oversee SHEQ integration for new products, mitigating risks and ensuring seamless plant implementation
• Training & Capability Building : Develop and deliver training to build site-wide SHEQ competence and embed a culture of compliance
• Reporting & Monitoring : Compile and present SHEQ performance reports, track risk logs, and ensure transparency in system performance

• Skilled in planning, conducting, and leading internal/external audits
• Strong risk assessment and corrective action management capabilities
• Attention to detail to identify non-conformances and ensure timely resolution
• Ability to design technical training content and deliver coaching to diverse audiences
• Strong facilitation and knowledge transfer skills to build site-wide competence
• Effective communicator with ability to influence across functions (operations, leadership, external auditors, suppliers)
• Skilled in presenting SHEQ performance reports and risk insights to senior leadership
• Clear, persuasive communicator with the ability to engage plant teams, auditors, and leadership
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques
• Stays calm under pressure, adapts to regulatory or business changes, and manages multiple priorities
• Able to train, guide, and build capability in others to embed SHEQ culture
• Acts with transparency, takes ownership of compliance outcomes, and upholds ethical standards

• BSc degree or Bachelor degree in Environment, Safety Occupational Health and/or Food Technology.
• SHEQ system training and/or Lead Auditor certification wlll be an added advantage