| Job Description |
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Country Lead: Fleet to join the CCBA Team. CCBA is the eighth 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.
As the Country Lead: Fleet, you will be responsible for overseeing all fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are reliable, safe, compliant, and cost-efficient. It combines operational management, safety leadership, financial control, and regulatory compliance.
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| Key Duties & Responsibilities |
Management of Fleet Maintenance
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities both in-house and outsourced to ensure vehicle reliability, operational readiness, and safety.
- Develop and execute a thorough preventive maintenance schedule that adheres to OEM specifications and meets operational needs.
- Evaluate the quality of repairs while ensuring cost-effectiveness, making certain that all maintenance activities meet company standards and budgetary constraints.
- Foster continuous improvement in maintenance practices to boost reliability, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
Safety in Fleet and Route to Market
- Promote a safety-first culture throughout all fleet and route-to-market operations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and national laws.
- Own the RTM Safety program for the function
- Identify and manage safety risks associated with vehicle conditions, driver behavior, and route hazards.
- Oversee investigations and implement corrective actions for incidents involving the fleet, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into operations.
Budget Management and Control of Fleet Costs
- Manage and oversee expenses related to fleet maintenance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets while preserving operational efficiency and safety risks.
- Guide the planning and implementation of capital expenditures for fleet acquisitions and improvements.
- Track and report on significant cost factors (like fuel, maintenance, leasing, etc.), identifying and pursuing opportunities for cost and productivity.
Compliance with KORE and Regulatory Standards
- Drive compliance with KORE standards on RTM safety
- Ensure the fleet meets all relevant laws, including RTQS and AARTO regulations, to maintain compliance.
- Remain informed about legislative changes and effectively relay these updates within the organization. Proactively update internal policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Enhance and maintain documentation and systems to support both internal and external audits.
Reporting and Data Management
- Collaborate with analysts to provide and maintain management information, producing KPI reports to be distributed daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Review KPI reports to identify trends and implement actions to improve fleet performance.
- Ensure that all performance and cost data is reported with accuracy and updated in a timely manner.
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| Skills, Experience & Education |
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanic Engineering or related field.
Skills
- 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations within an FMCG/bottling environment.
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety standards, particularly in the transport and logistics sectors.
- Proficient in identifying and alleviating risks associated with vehicle conditions, driver conduct, and route-related dangers.
- Expertise in root cause analysis and executing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Familiar with RTM safety initiatives and relevant national transport safety regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of vehicle systems, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and maintenance procedures.
- Capable of developing and implementing maintenance schedules that reduce operational downtime.
- Experienced in managing both internal teams and external service providers.
- Able to assess repair quality and cost efficiency to ensure optimal value.
- Knowledgeable in lean maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
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