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Welcome to Coca-Cola South Africa, the company that does the most for community upliftment and is the home of South Africa’s favourite brand. It is the mission of TheCoca-Cola Company to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness, create value and make a difference. Here y… read moreou’ll find everything you want to know about the Coca-Cola business in our country, from our bottling partners and brands, to our leadership and sustainability programmes. South Africa is the largest Coca-Cola market in Africa and consistently ranks among the best performing countries in the world of Coca-Cola. This impressive position is made possible by the hard work and commitment of our four bottlers, our canning operation as well as our employees, whose main vision is to benefit and refresh the people of South Africa. We’re proud to be a business unit of the Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group, which is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. TheCoca-Cola Company has operations in more than 200 countries around the world and serves its beverages at a rate of 1.8 billion every day. Working together with our bottling partners, we work to consistently deliver value to our customers—the grocers, retailers, vendors, spazas and tuck shop owners—across South Africa. TheCoca-Cola Company owns the brands, and our bottling partners produce, package, distribute and merchandise our products worldwide. In South Africa, The Coca-Cola System (our Company and bottling partners) employs approximately 9,000 employees and has 15 facilities. Learn more about our bottling system.
Job Description
CCBSA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and manage the full lifecycle of Cooling Equipment operations across the CDE region. This critical leadership role is responsible for maintenance operations, cooler movements, warehousing, spares management, and fleet operations — ensuring assets are optimally utilised, service levels are maximised, and risks and losses are minimised.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Field Services & Maintenance Operations
Lead regional field services teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective support to customers.
Ensure planned and corrective maintenance is executed to standards and timelines.
Minimise machine downtime, repeat calls, and service interruptions.
Manage third-party contractors to ensure service quality and compliance.
Maintain customer service levels and implement CSM plans aligned with customer needs.
Maintain accurate administration of all maintenance, refurbishment, and movement activities.
Monitor costing reports and provide insights to the Technical Services Manager.
Oversee fleet utilisation, safety, image, and accident investigations in line with policy.
Warehouse & Distribution Management
Support warehouse and logistics teams to ensure adequate cooler availability for distribution.
Ensure accurate and timely daily cooler deliveries with zero returns or outstanding orders.
Maintain cooler condition during transport and handle exceptions efficiently.
Conduct asset verification and maintain accurate records.
Spares & Inventory Control
Ensure accurate stock control across satellite stores and technician vehicles.
Monitor and optimise model stock levels to balance availability with cost efficiency.
Analyse stock usage trends and conduct regular audits to maintain process integrity.
Performance Leadership
Set and review performance targets with field and logistics teams.
Drive operational excellence by analysing performance gaps and implementing corrective actions.
Uphold high standards of customer service, delivery performance, SLA adherence, quality, safety and housekeeping.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Develop annual operational expense budgets aligned to financial guidelines and the business plan.
Engage team members and customers in the budgeting process and align outputs with operational priorities.
Monitor actual spend vs. budget, address overruns, and implement corrective action plans.
Ensure a benchmark-driven and disciplined approach to financial management.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications & Experience
Technical or Engineering qualification (Refrigeration/Electrical/Mechanical advantageous).
5–8 years operational management experience within a field services, technical, logistics or equipment environment.
Proven experience in maintenance operations, warehousing, fleet management or asset control.
Strong analytical, planning and budget management skills.
Valid driver’s licence.
Key Attributes & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management ability
Customer-focused mindset
High level of operational discipline and attention to detail
Data-driven decision-making capability
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder skills
Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
Deadline:9th December,2025
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