Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Vacancy 2025 – Graduate-In-Trainee (Ascend Leaders in Training Programme)

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) invites fresh, talented, and ambitious graduates to apply for the Ascend – Leaders in Training Programme.
CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa and the 8th largest globally, responsible for over 40% of all Coca-Cola beverages sold on the continent.

With more than 14,000 employees serving over 800,000 customers, CCBA operates across 14 African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Comoros, and Mayotte.

This programme is a career-launching opportunity tailored for graduates who want to grow, lead, and contribute to Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

Position: Ascend – Leaders in Training Programme

Qualifications

• Completed an undergraduate degree in the last two years
• Proof of active involvement in extracurricular or leadership activities
• Strong leadership potential and a track record of achievement
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong command of English

What’s in It for You?

As a Leader in Training, you will join a high-impact programme designed to develop CCBA’s next generation of leaders. You will:

• Gain exposure across multiple business areas: Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Support Services, and more
• Receive structured development including coaching, mentorship, and real on-the-job experiences
• Participate in business projects that deliver real value
• Build leadership capabilities such as strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Learn from seasoned leaders in one of Africa’s largest FMCG companies
• Grow in an environment encouraging courage, curiosity, and integrity

This programme is a launchpad for your leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured learning and rotational assignments
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to business challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams
• Demonstrate leadership through ownership, initiative, and teamwork
• Continuously seek feedback and embrace learning opportunities

What CCBA Expects From You

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Driven to make an impact
• Eager and thirsty to learn
• Caring toward customers, peers, and communities
• Willing to take ownership and lead through influence

Behaviors

• Open to feedback and able to adapt to change
• Curious, optimistic, and accountable
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Resilient and composed under pressure

Competencies

• Impact-Driven – Delivers meaningful results
• Fast-Paced – Thrives in dynamic environments
• Influencer – Seeks to shape positive change
• Challenge-Seeker – Enjoys variety and teamwork
• Independent – Strives for excellence
• Empathetic – Understands and supports others
• Inclusive – Promotes belonging and openness

Location

Countrywide (Ethiopia)
Deployment may vary depending on business needs.

Closing Date

December 7, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV and supporting documents online using the link below:

👉 Apply Here:
https://ccba.graduate.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/CCB251126-5

CCBA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equal opportunity workplace in compliance with regional and national laws.