Country Lead People & Culture: Supply Chain & Employee Relations at Coca Cola
Job snapshot
Coca Cola is recruiting a Country Lead People & Culture. The role forms part of the advertised team's day-to-day work. The post is based in Tanzania, closing on Sep 25, 2026.
| Role | Country Lead People & Culture |
|---|---|
| Employer | Coca Cola |
| Location | Tanzania |
| Deadline | Sep 25, 2026 |
Coca Cola is hiring for its advertised operations.
Role overview
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Country Lead People & Culture: Supply Chain & Employee Relations to join the People & Culture (HR) team at CCBA.
Key responsibilities
- Making sure complete adherence to local labor laws and applicable union agreements to minimize legal exposure and avoid regulatory penalties.
- Building and maintain constructive relationships with unions to prevent industrial action and support a stable and productive work environment.
- Partner with Line Managers to streamline people-related operations, optimize workforce deployment and reduce labor costs.
- Drive initiatives to optimize spans of control, management ratios, and organizational structures to improve operational efficiency.
- Leading the localization and implementation of change initiatives while building change-management capability among leaders and employees.
- Use workforce and talent analytics to identify and address talent challenges and build a skilled and sustainable talent pipeline.
- Key Outputs And Accountabilities Include, But Not Limited To.
- Job Description.
- Align Learning and Development initiatives with business strategies and capability requirements to support continuous improvement and organizational performance.
- Anticipate future talent requirements and localize talent sourcing strategies to meet current and future business needs.
- Identify and develop high-potential employees to accelerate their growth and strengthen succession pipelines for critical roles.
- The role will report to the People & Culture Director.
- Putting in place talent development strategies aligned with People & Culture priorities and business objectives.
- It accounts for over 40% of every Coca-Cola?prepared-to-drink beverages?sold in Africa by volume.
- 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 every Coca-Cola?prepared-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.
- Key Duties and Responsibilities,.
- Key Purpose.
- Maintaining financial governance across reward processes and ensure equitable and consistent reward practices.
- To provide strategic People & Culture leadership for the Supply Chain function and country-wide Employee Relations agenda, ensuring the organization has the right people, capabilities, culture, employee experience and industrial relations framework to deliver its business strategy.
- Qualifications And Experience.
- 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.
- With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA?group?services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands.
- Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Country Lead People & Culture: Supply Chain & Employee Relations to join the People & Culture (HR) team at CCBA. The role will report to the People & Culture Director.
- To provide strategic People & Culture leadership for the Supply Chain function and country-wide Employee Relations agenda, ensuring the organization has the right people, capabilities, culture, employee experience and industrial relations framework to deliver its business strategy. The role partners with Supply Chain and senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement, performance, workforce planning and constructive employee relations.
- CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola?authorised bottler?in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent.
- Harness team strengths and capabilities to build organizational effectiveness and deliver business objectives.
- Making sure adherence to applicable local labor laws and educate leaders on local employment practices, requirements and obligations.
- The role partners with Supply Chain and senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement, performance, workforce planning and constructive employee relations.
Requirements
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Applies data, analytics, and evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making and business outcomes.
- Leadership Excellence: Demonstrates exceptional ability to motivate, guide, coach and inspire teams to achieve organizational objectives.
- Operational Agility: Fosters alignment, collaboration and effective communication across diverse organizational levels and functions.
- Culture Transformation: Drives and embeds cultural shifts that strengthen collaboration, employee effectiveness and organizational performance.
- Business Acumen: Connects People & Culture strategies with business objectives to support operational performance, productivity and growth.
- A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline is a useful extra.
- Strategic Leadership: Anticipates business trends and translates them into aligned, forward-looking People & Culture strategies and priorities.
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and union-related matters.
- Talent Management Expertise: Develops adaptable talent strategies, identifies capability and skill gaps and implements solutions to address current and future talent needs.
- Organizational Architect: Designs and optimizes organizational structures to promote flexibility, effectiveness and sustainable growth.
- Employment Law Expertise: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations and industrial relations practices.
- Professional HR certification like CIPD, SHRM, IHRM, or an equivalent recognized professional qualification.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership and providing strategic People & Culture support to Supply Chain or remaining operational functions.
- Management reserves the right to use extra or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
- Data & Analytics: Demonstrates strong analytical capability, data accuracy stewardship and deductive reasoning in translating analytics into meaningful insights and actionable tactical interventions.
- Change and Digital Leadership: Leads digital transformation, organizational change and the adoption of new ways of working.
- Only applications submitted via the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.
- Closing date: 25th September 2026.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of local labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining agreements and industrial relations practices.
- The advert has minimum requirements listed.
- Five to Eight years extensive experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Partnering or Industrial Relations, preferably inside a large, complex and multinational organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related field.
- Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Develops and implements diversity and inclusion strategies that promote an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Key skills
How to apply
Apply through the Coca Cola careers portal for this Country Lead People & Culture.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Coca Cola is recruiting a Country Lead People & Culture.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Sep 25, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Coca Cola site
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Advert requirement: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Five to Eight years extensive experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Partnering or Industrial Relations, preferably inside a large, complex and multinational organization. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
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Advert requirement: Professional HR certification like CIPD, SHRM, IHRM, or an equivalent recognized professional qualification. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership and providing strategic People & Culture support to Supply Chain or remaining operational functions. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Country Lead People & Culture position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Country Lead People & Culture. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related field. A.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Adherence to applicable local labor laws and educate leaders on local employment practices, requirements and obligations. Implement talent development strategies aligned .... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 25, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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