Job Description

Location(s): South AfricaCity/Cities: JohannesburgTravel Required:Relocation Provided:Job Posting End Date: October 15, 2024Shift: Summary:Position Overview:At Coca-Cola, we are driven by our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth. We believe in creating a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve. As the Sustainability Director, you will play a key role in advancing our mission to drive sustainable practices and innovation throughout the organization.What Youll Do for Us

• Ensure implementation of World Without Waste, Water and Decarbonization strategy.
• Direct impact and influence over the development of the most optimum sustainability strategy and implementation plan in line with the global sustainability strategy and The Coca-Cola Company's (TCCS) sustainability commitments.
• Influence over the AOU (Africa Operating Unit) operational sustainability OPEX/CAPEX decisions and lead an organization of AOU sustainability thought leaders covering the functional areas of packaging, climate/carbon, water, waste management, circular economy, and operational sustainability strategies.
• Accountable for achieving goals focused on short-term (1 year), mid-term (2-3 years) of the AOU Sustainability Strategy and defining the governance and tracking progress.
• WWW (World without Waste), Water and Decarbonization Strategy Implementation:
• Accelerated implementation of the AOU WWW, Water and Decarbonization Sustainability Strategy within the global sustainability commitments.
• Influence the global and regional sustainability agendas and investments in collaboration with PACS (Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability) and other technical functions.
• Ensure all licenses to operate, KORE sustainability requirements and AOU governance are in place in line with the global governance framework requirements
• Ensure that effective reporting for environmental metrics is conducted, and that appropriate controls are in place
• Drive organizational alignment on operational sustainability across OUs, bottling partners, and corporate QSE (quality, safety and environment)
• Contribute actively to the Global Environmental Council and champion KO System sustainability and overall QSE Culture and Strategies.
• Drive external engagement and benchmarking, ensuring leadership presence in industry associations
• Execute the operating units Technical Innovation & Supply Chain Sustainability strategy on water replenish and CO2 footprint reduction.
• Ensure governance and controls to monitor internal and external trends.

Determine OU water risk management framework and priorities, and work with business to drive water risk assessments. * Implement OU Science Based Targets (SBT) and action plans.

• Shape water replenish investment plans, including complex analyses of cost, infrastructure developments, and strategic partnerships.
• Connect strategically with external and internal networks and stakeholders to drive performance and benchmarking efforts.
• Develop and continuously improve performance models and systems to track risks and global mitigation plans.
• Ensure the development of QSE talent and place key people in significant operational sustainability positions.

Qualification & Requirements

• Degree in engineering or environmental science.
• Experience with Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in environmental audit and assurance
• Experience in creating, implementing, and monitoring sustainability reporting procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Proven successful track record in leading large-scale transformation programs, change management, and diverse teams with technical/QSE operations experience.
• End-to-End Operational sustainability leadership in water, carbon/climate and packaging technologies, circular economy, Science Based Targets.
• Franchise and functional leadership, broad strategy development, and influencing within an OU and globally.
• Risk management, mitigation, and communication.
• System economics, value chain, and supply chain finance.
• Exceptional ability to translate scientific and technological concepts to relevant business insights and growth opportunities.
• Exceptional skills in data analytics and data interpretation.

Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and develop effective strategies. * Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

• Engineering and operational experience, especially in the areas of water, wastewater compliance and energy management.

Skills: Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Data Compilation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Analytics, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Process Control, Process Engineering, Production Processes, Quality Engineering, Risk Assessments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Supply Chain ProcessesOur Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to whats possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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