Special Events Driver – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Vacancy Overview
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Position: Special Events Driver
Reference Number: CCB260730-6
Department: Special Events
Job Category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Reports To: Special Events Coordinator
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) forms part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Group, one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola authorised bottlers by revenue and the largest on the African continent.
The CCBA Group operates across 14 African countries and employs more than 14,000 people, serving hundreds of thousands of customers with a portfolio of international and local beverage brands.
CCBSA’s Special Events Department plays an important role in supporting roadshows, activations, events and promotional activities. The department requires employees who can operate effectively in dynamic environments while maintaining strong standards of safety, customer service, operational discipline and brand representation.
CCBSA is currently looking for a Special Events Driver based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will report directly to the Special Events Coordinator and will support the transportation, setup and operational execution of events and activations.
Job Purpose
The Special Events Driver will be responsible for driving, operating and maintaining roadshow and delivery trucks, as well as supporting the transportation and handling of event-related stock, equipment and promotional assets.
The role goes beyond traditional driving responsibilities. The successful candidate will assist event teams with setup and breakdown activities, stock deliveries and collections, branding and equipment activations, and general operational support.
The driver may also be required to play different music genres during events, with an understanding of the suitability of music for different markets and audiences.
Throughout all activities, the successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent customer service and represent CCBSA professionally within the public domain.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Event Transportation and Logistics
- Safely transport event stock, branding materials, equipment, trailers, coolers, gazebos and promotional assets to and from event locations.
- Ensure transportation is completed efficiently and according to operational schedules and delivery requirements.
- Support stock deliveries and collections associated with events and activations.
Fleet and Vehicle Management
- Conduct daily inspections of company vehicles, trailers and transport equipment.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment remain clean and roadworthy.
- Identify and report maintenance requirements and vehicle defects.
- Follow all applicable fleet management procedures.
- Take responsibility for the safe and appropriate operation of assigned vehicles.
Event Setup and Breakdown Support
The driver will provide practical assistance to event and operational teams before, during and after activations.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting event setup activities.
- Assisting with branding placement.
- Loading and offloading event stock and equipment.
- Supporting event breakdown activities.
- Assisting with the recovery and return of event assets.
- Ensuring event equipment is handled carefully and efficiently.
Stock and Asset Handling
The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding company stock and event assets while transporting and handling them.
This includes:
- Protecting event stock from loss or damage.
- Maintaining accountability for promotional materials and equipment.
- Handling coolers, gazebos, trailers and other event assets responsibly.
- Ensuring equipment and stock are properly loaded, transported and offloaded.
Safety, SHEQ and Compliance
Safety and compliance are key requirements of the role. The driver must:
- Follow road safety regulations.
- Comply with SHEQ requirements.
- Follow PPE standards where applicable.
- Adhere to vehicle operating procedures.
- Follow company governance and compliance requirements.
- Promote safe practices during transportation and event activities.
Route Planning and Operational Efficiency
The driver will be required to plan routes effectively to support timely deliveries and event readiness.
This includes considering:
- Efficient travel routes.
- Event schedules.
- Delivery requirements.
- Operational costs.
- Timely arrival at event locations.
Customer and Stakeholder Support
The successful candidate will interact with customers, venue teams, suppliers, event crews and internal stakeholders.
Professional communication and a customer-service mindset are therefore important when assisting with deliveries, event setup and operational activities.
Team Collaboration
The driver will work closely with:
- Special Events Coordinators.
- Event Assistants.
- Warehouse teams.
- Event crews.
- Internal operational teams.
- External stakeholders.
The ability to collaborate effectively will help ensure events and activations are executed smoothly.
Incident Reporting and Risk Management
The driver must promptly report:
- Vehicle incidents.
- Vehicle or equipment damage.
- Operational risks.
- Safety concerns.
- Compliance issues.
The successful candidate may also assist with corrective actions designed to maintain operational standards and reduce future risks.
Continuous Improvement
The driver will support initiatives aimed at improving:
- Transport efficiency.
- Fleet utilisation.
- Operational readiness.
- Event execution.
- Operational discipline within the Special Events function.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric – Essential
- Valid Code 14 Driver’s Licence with PDP – Essential
Experience
Applicants should have:
- 2–4 years of experience in driving, logistics, fleet or FMCG operational support.
- Experience transporting event equipment, stock or promotional materials will be advantageous.
- Exposure to customer-facing or event operational environments will be preferred.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Safe driving and fleet management capability.
- Route planning and logistics coordination skills.
- Stock and asset handling ability.
- Event operational support capability.
- SHEQ and road safety awareness.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Strong operational discipline.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Code 14 driver who is comfortable working in a fast-moving event and FMCG environment.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being on the road, working with different teams and supporting live events and activations. Candidates should be reliable, safety-conscious, organised and comfortable handling valuable company equipment and promotional assets.
Because special events may operate outside standard working hours and at different locations, applicants must be prepared for flexible working hours and extensive travel.
Strong customer-service and communication skills are also important because the driver will represent CCBSA when interacting with customers, suppliers, venues and members of the public.
Employment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Special Events Driver |
| Company | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa |
| Reference | CCB260730-6 |
| Department | Special Events |
| Location | Nelspruit, Mpumalanga |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Job Category | Commercial – Sales and Marketing |
| Qualification | Grade 12 / Matric |
| Licence | Valid Code 14 + PDP |
| Experience | 2–4 years relevant experience |
| Travel | Extensive travel required |
| Working Hours | Flexible hours |
| Closing Date | 10 September 2026 |
Application Information
The vacancy has stated minimum requirements, but management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria when short-listing candidates.
Interested applicants who meet the employee specifications should submit their applications before the deadline.
Candidates should ensure that they have the required Matric qualification, valid Code 14 driver’s licence and PDP, as well as relevant experience.
Closing Date
📅 10 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date and ensure that all required information is submitted accurately.