Country Lead: Talent & Learning

Closing Date: 2025/12/31

Reference Number: CCB251217-6

Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Country Lead: Talent and Learning to join the Tanzania team at CCBA. The role will report to the People and Culture Director.

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 Country Lead Talent and Learning will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent in alignment with business objectives. This role ensures the delivery of robust talent acquisition processes, impactful learning and development programs, and succession planning initiatives to build organizational capability. The position serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, driving a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, and employee engagement to support sustainable growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Drive and Manage Talent Acceleration/Talent Development

• Program Design and Execution: Align programs with organizational goals to develop top and future talent for succession.
• High-Potential Identification: Use the talent framework to identify high-potential employees and create customized development plans.
• Manager Collaboration: Provide coaching and support for performance and career development.

Manage and Coordinate Learning and Development

• Learning Needs Assessment: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training gaps and develop learning objectives.
• Program Design and Adoption: Ensure engaging learning programs using various instructional methods.
• Training Coordination: Manage training logistics, materials, and sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct needs analysis and evaluations to measure training effectiveness and make improvements.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching to employees and managers for skill development.
• LMS Administration: Ensure effective course enrollment, tracking, reporting.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of trends and best practices in learning and development.
• External Collaboration: Work with external providers and experts to deliver training programs.
• DEI Integration: Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into learning programs.

Performance Management

• Performance Processes: Drive goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and calibration processes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze performance data to identify trends and development areas, ensuring data integrity.
• Continuous Feedback Culture: Promote a culture of continuous feedback and performance excellence.

Change Management

• Enable the successful adoption of projects though developing and implementing training plans.

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field (Masters Degree Preferred)
• Relevant certifications in HR / Talent Development will be an added advantage

Experience

• 8 - 10 years of proven experience in Talent development, Talent Acquisition and employer branding preferably in a leadership role.
• Talent Development Expertise: including performance management, career development, succession planning, and learning initiatives.
• Training and Development: Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• HR Knowledge: Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and regulations related to talent management, employee development, and career progression.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Familiarity with LMS platforms and tools for delivering and managing training content and assessments.

Skills

• Ability to think strategically, drive results, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills and Communication Skills, including providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Skill in building strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and industry experts
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and metrics tracking to assess the effectiveness of talent development programs and make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to innovate and propose creative solutions to talent development challenges, such as implementing new learning technologies or strategies.
• Proven capability in Learning and development, content creation and assessment and performance process management.