Risk Business Partner

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa is looking for a Risk Controller to join their team in Polokwane. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing fraud prevention and business continuity. This position requires a proactive approach to risk assessment and the ability to lead a team effectively. The company offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to the safety and operational integrity of a major beverage producer.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement comprehensive regional risk management strategies.
• Oversee security, fraud prevention, and business continuity planning.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard company assets and ensure legal compliance.
• Promote operational resilience and ethical practices.
• Minimize operational losses through strategic decision-making.

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Risk Controller to join the South Africa Risk team at CCBA. 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. The Risk Business Partner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive regional risk management strategies to safeguard company assets, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and promote operational resilience. This role oversees security, fraud prevention, insurance, fire and explosion safety, and business continuity planning, while driving governance, ethical practices, and stakeholder engagement. Through proactive risk assessment, audits, and investigations, the Risk Business Partner minimizes operational losses, supports strategic decision-making, and leads a high-performing team to deliver sustainable risk management solutions aligned with business objectives.