Relocation Assistant Job Opportunity – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Ladysmith)
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
🥤 About the Opportunity
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Relocation Assistant within the Cold Drink Equipment Department.
This permanent opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, logistics support, and working in a fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will assist with the safe relocation, installation, and handling of beverage equipment supplied to customers and internal business outlets.
If you are physically fit, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent service, this role offers an opportunity to build a stable career within one of South Africa’s leading beverage companies.
🎯 Job Purpose
The main purpose of the Relocation Assistant role is to support the movement, loading, installation, and repositioning of fountain and hot beverage equipment across customer and company sites.
The role ensures equipment is transported safely and efficiently while meeting operational standards and customer requirements.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Daily Operational Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Loading and unloading cold drink, fountain, and coffee equipment
- Assisting with equipment relocation and repositioning activities
- Securing equipment through proper loading and strapping procedures
- Delivering equipment safely to customer and internal locations
- Removing and returning equipment when required
- Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping standards at all times
- Ensuring safe handling practices during transportation
- Applying attention to detail when handling equipment installations
- Completing assigned work according to company operational standards
Employees will also be expected to follow strict compliance requirements aligned with company safety and quality systems.
Administration Responsibilities
In addition to physical duties, the Relocation Assistant will:
- Assist with equipment check-in and return procedures
- Support accurate documentation of completed relocations
- Ensure operational records are correctly completed
- Follow internal reporting processes
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Minimum 6 months’ experience in deliveries, logistics, or equipment handling
- Valid medical certificate confirming physical fitness
- Willingness to work overtime or flexible working hours
- Ability to pass criminal and credit background checks
Advantageous Requirements
The following will be beneficial but not mandatory:
- Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence
- Knowledge of beverage or fountain equipment
- Experience with installation or equipment handling processes
- Understanding of daily execution standards within logistics operations
🧠 Required Skills and Competencies
Customer Service Orientation
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction by maintaining professional relationships and ensuring equipment delivery meets business expectations.
Problem-Solving Ability
The role requires individuals who can identify operational challenges and apply logical solutions efficiently.
Communication Skills
Applicants must be able to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and customers during deliveries and installations.
Teamwork
The position involves working closely with logistics teams, technicians, and sales departments. Flexibility and cooperation are essential.
Physical Capability
The role requires lifting, loading, and moving heavy equipment; therefore, physical fitness and stamina are important.
🏭 Work Environment
The Relocation Assistant operates within the Cold Drink Equipment division, supporting field operations across customer outlets and internal facilities.
Employees may work:
- At warehouses
- Customer retail locations
- Distribution environments
- Delivery routes within assigned regions
Adherence to safety standards such as HACCP, ISO14000, and NOSA systems is required at all times.
🌟 Why Join Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa?
Working at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa provides employees with an opportunity to grow within a globally recognised organisation known for operational excellence and employee development.
Benefits of joining include:
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Exposure to large-scale logistics operations
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Structured working environment
- Industry-leading safety and quality standards
- Experience within a reputable multinational company
📍 Location
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Applicants should ideally reside within or near Ladysmith or be willing to travel daily.
📅 Application Closing Date
🗓 24 February 2026
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Background verification checks will be conducted.
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
- Late applications may not be considered.
🚀 Start Your Career in Logistics Support
This Relocation Assistant position is perfect for individuals looking to build experience in logistics, equipment handling, and field operations within a trusted South African employer.
If you have the required skills, physical ability, and commitment to delivering excellent service, apply today and become part of a team that keeps beverage services running smoothly across the country.