The Coca-cola Company Graduate Recruitment Program 2014

Graduate Recruitment Program
JOB ID: 28110
JOB TYPE: Full Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%
JOB POSTING END DATE: Apr 2, 2014
SHIFT: N/A

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Relocation costs are not provided for this job. By applying for this job, candidates understand and acknowledge that the Company will not provide relocation assistance or support and that relocation will be entirely the responsibility of the candidate.

JOB SUMMARY
►The Program's purpose is to provide a source for organizational renewal, support diversity initiatives, and infuse talent into The Coca-Cola System ahead of demand.
► Following a number of personal & professional assessments, the successful candidate will be working on a contractual basis as a Graduate Trainee for a period of 18 months.
► During the 18 month program, Graduate Trainees will receive cross-functional training during their training period, as well as exposure to all departments through an initial corporate orientation. Each trainee will be assigned a mentor for career and personal guidance for the duration of the program.
► Throughout the program, Graduate Trainees will experience a wide variety of learning interventions, including but not limited to: presentations, market visits, functional as well as interpersonal and management skills training, case studies, discussions with senior management, formal classroom training, e-learning and other.
► Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in live projects and to take on the responsibility for managing these projects as well as their successful implementation. A final graduation project where all Graduate Trainees will be requested to professionally demonstrate their learning will mark the end of the program.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
►To participate in the Coca-Cola Graduate trainee program.
►Take responsibility for and commit to continuous self-development throughout the 18 month duration of the program in order to achieve a high level of competence as outlined by the program specifications.
►Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Coca-Cola Company for example (but not limited to): code of business conduct, working hours, leave etc.
►Participate in all learning activities as required by the program.
►Participate in all field work assignments as specified by the program and to complete all tasks / projects as assigned for these activities.
►Successfully manage and complete all assigned projects and assessments as per program requirements and schedule.
►Participate as an active member of the graduate trainee team.
►Demonstrate the values of The Coca-Cola Company and act as an ambassador by promoting and protecting our image both internally and externally.
►Identify business and program opportunities and communicate these to the program co-ordinator or assigned mentor as applicable and by so doing actively contribute to the growth and development of the Coca-Cola business.
►Complete additional work assignments as requested.
►Improve business understanding and knowledge of The Coca-Cola system and associated job roles.
►Facilitate the creation of an open learning environment by continuously sharing knowledge and learning with program peers as well as mentors and program managers.
►Accurately maintain and update your personal portfolio of evidence as specified by the program guidelines and within agreed timeframes to ensure all learning received (both on and off the job) is captured over the program duration.
►To participate in future graduate trainee programs as peer advisor, presenter or otherwise on an as needed basis and only when / if applicable.

Required Experience
► 0 - 2 years experience
► Fluent in English (Portuguese /French an added advantage)
► Have a Drivers License
► Computer Literacy (Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project)

ELIGIBILITY:
Minimum requirements
► Bachelor’s Degree in any business related field of study
► 0-2 years work experience
► Driving License

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