Job: Risk Intern

Company : Coca Cola; Midrand, Pretoria, Soweto; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) invites applications for a Risk Management Intern to join our dynamic FMCG team. The role offers hands-on exposure to identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks across the business, working closely with the risk management team.

You will track risk identification, support mitigation actions, ensure timely reporting, and assist with compliance and training activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Risk Identification: Track the number of risks identified across departments and the coverage of risk assessments, including the severity (impact) of each risk
• Mitigation Implementation: Measure the percentage of proposed risk mitigation strategies that are implemented and assess their effectiveness in reducing risk impact
• Reporting Timeliness and Accuracy: Ensure risk reports are delivered on time, with accurate and complete data on incidents, KPIs, and mitigation activities
• Compliance Adherence: Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulations, and audit results related to risk management processes and controls
• Training and Support Engagement: Track the completion rate of risk management training sessions and measure employee awareness of risk practices and support requests from departments

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Risk department. We are seeking a diligent and proactive Risk Management Intern to join our fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in risk management within a dynamic and fast‑paced industry. The successful candidate will work closely with our risk management team to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our business processes.

Responsibilities

• Risk Identification: Track the number of risks identified across departments and the coverage of risk assessments, including the severity (impact) of each risk
• Mitigation Implementation: Measure the percentage of proposed risk mitigation strategies that are implemented and assess their effectiveness in reducing risk impact
• Reporting Timeliness and Accuracy: Ensure risk reports are delivered on time, with accurate and complete data on incidents, KPIs, and mitigation activities
• Compliance Adherence: Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulations, and audit results related to risk management processes and controls
• Training and Support Engagement: Track the completion rate of risk management training sessions and measure employee awareness of risk practices and support requests from departments

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in the FMCG industry and risk management

Hiring organization

Employment Type: internship