Unit Manager

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Unit Manager, to join the Polokwane team at CCBA. The role will report to the Manufacturing 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.

Key Purpose

The Unit Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end performance of the production unit by ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of daily and weekly production targets. The role drives operational excellence through strong people leadership, equipment reliability, adherence to QFSE and safety standards, and disciplined execution of production plans. This position ensures continuous improvement across quality, productivity, waste reduction, and team capability while collaborating cross-functionally to optimise plant performance and maintain a high-reliability manufacturing environment.