Health and Safety Controller

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Controller, to join the Phoenix team at CCBA.The role will report to the Health & Safety Manager.

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.

Functional Capabilitie

• Health and Safety Compliance Monitoring
• Workplace Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Safety Inspections and Audits
• Incident Reporting and Investigation Support
• Safety Training Coordination
• Contractor Safety ManagementRegulatory and KORE Standards Application
• Data Recording and KPI Reporting
• Emergency Response Support
• Continuous Safety Improvement.

Key Outcomes

Health and Safety Compliance and Monitoring

• Monitor plant activities to ensure adherence to Coca-Cola’s KORE standards and legal safety regulations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours; escalate and follow up on corrective actions.

Risk Assessment and Control Implementation

• Support execution of baseline and task-based risk assessments.
• Assist in implementation and tracking of risk mitigation measures and safety controls.

Inspections and Audits

• Conduct routine safety inspections across all plant zones, documenting findings and tracking resolutions.
• Support the Health and Safety Business Partner during formal audits (internal and external) and site reviews.

Incident Reporting and Follow-Up

• Assist in the logging, investigation, and follow-up of incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions using designated safety management systems.
• Support root cause analysis and documentation of preventative actions.

Documentation and System Maintenance

• Maintain up-to-date records for safety incidents, risk assessments, safety data sheets, toolbox talks, and legal compliance files.
• Ensure all legal appointments and health and safety plans are reviewed and current.

Training and Engagement Support

• Coordinate scheduling and documentation of safety training sessions, induction programmes, and toolbox talks.
• Support safety campaigns and awareness initiatives at the plant

Contractor Safety Oversight

• Ensure contractor H&S documentation is validated and filed prior to work commencement.
• Monitor contractor adherence to safety standards during site activities.

Emergency Readiness

• Assist in maintaining emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid boxes) and documentation.
• Participate in emergency drills and contribute to preparedness planning.

KBI

• % Completion of Safety Inspections and Corrective Actions
• Number of Safety Non-Conformances Resolved
• Incident Reporting and Closure Rate
• Risk Assessment Review Compliance Rate
• Training Records Completion Rate
• Contractor Safety Compliance Score
• PPE Compliance Observations
• Safety Audit Score Support