Company: Coca Cola Beverages
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 07 January 2026
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Risk Controller to join the South Africa Risk 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.
The Risk Controller is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust risk management frameworks and business continuity processes to safeguard operational resilience across all sites. This role ensures compliance with governance standards, drives risk awareness through training and stakeholder engagement, and provides actionable insights through accurate risk reporting and analysis. By coordinating risk-related projects and developing mitigation tools, the Risk Controller enables proactive identification and management of operational risks, supporting the organization’s strategic objectives and minimizing potential losses.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Risk Management Framework Execution
Develop, implement, and continuously maintain CCBSA’s risk management policies and frameworks, ensuring that all business units adopt consistent practices. Drive alignment with corporate strategy by integrating risk considerations into operational decision-making and providing guidance to line managers on adherence to established standards.
Business Continuity & Preparedness
Implement and monitor business continuity processes to ensure operational resilience across multiple sites.
Operational Risk Project Delivery
Coordinate and execute small-scale risk management projects, including digital migration of manual reporting tools, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and reporting.
Risk Reporting & Insights
Compile, maintain, and analyze key risk management indicators across regions and functions. Provide management with actionable insights, highlight significant risk exposures, and recommend mitigation strategies to prevent operational losses or compliance breaches.
Stakeholder Engagement & Support
Engage with internal and external partners (SHE, Fleet, Forensic, Projects, HR) to provide risk guidance, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration on risk initiatives.
Training & Awareness Facilitation
Support the development and delivery of risk training programs to build awareness and understanding among line managers and staff. Communicate best practices, provide tools to mitigate risks, and ensure teams can identify, assess, and manage operational risks effectively.
Compliance & Governance Alignment
Support RACM audits, adherence to TCCC KORE requirements, and ensure alignment with corporate governance and legal standards.
Risk Mitigation Tools & Process Development
Develop tools, procedures, and documentation that strengthen mitigation capabilities and standardize risk control measures across functions.Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Relevant degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
Professional qualification in risk management (advantageous).
Experience
3–5 years’ experience in a risk management role within an FMCG environment.
In-depth knowledge of safety, health, environmental management, and corporate governance compliance.
Proven ability to influence senior management and implement operational risk improvements.
Skills
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, processes, and compliance requirements.
Business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation.
Analytical and reporting skills, including risk trend analysis.
Project management and coordination capabilities.
Stakeholder engagement and influence at all organizational levels.
Training, facilitation, and communication of complex risk concepts.
FMCG operational knowledge across multi-site operations.
Problem-solving, decision-making, and risk mitigation strategy development.