Coca-Cola Beverages SA Unemployed Learnership 2026

Location: South Africa (All Provinces)
Duration: 12 Months
Salary: R5 500 Per Month
Credits Required: Minimum 120 credits to complete the qualification

Are you passionate about sales, branding, and working with customers? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is offering an exciting Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership for 2026. This 12-month programme is available countrywide and gives young South Africans the opportunity to gain practical commercial and merchandising experience within one of the world’s most recognised beverage brands.

This structured learnership is designed to develop learners’ commercial understanding while equipping them with the practical skills needed to service customers, grow product volumes, and execute world-class merchandising standards in retail outlets.

About the Visual Merchandiser Learnership

The main objective of this learnership is to provide work-based learning that prepares participants for roles in sales and merchandising. Learners will operate within a designated geographical area and report directly to the Account Developer.

You will gain exposure to:

• In-store merchandising execution
• Customer service and order facilitation
• Promotional campaign support
• Sales collaboration and reporting
• Brand visibility management
• This programme is ideal for individuals who want to build a career in Sales and Marketing within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry.

Key Responsibilities

In-Store Execution & Merchandising Excellence

As a learner, you will:

• Execute daily call schedules across assigned outlets
• Implement visual merchandising standards and stock rotation
• Ensure product availability, visibility, and quality
• Complete required surveys such as the iRED survey
• Educate customers on placing orders via the MyCCBA platform
• Support promotional activities to increase brand presence
• Provide relief support when required
• You will work closely with the Sales Team and Account Developer to ensure alignment with company goals and execution standards.

Who You Will Interact With

This role involves engagement with:

• Sales Team Members – to collaborate and share knowledge
• Sales Account Developer – for guidance, training, and feedback
• Consumers – to understand purchasing behaviour and preferences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership, applicants must:

• Have Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy (minimum 40%)
• Have Grade 12 English and a second language (minimum 40%)
• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be unemployed at the time of appointment
• Not be enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
• Not have previously completed the same qualification
• Have no criminal or adverse credit record
• Be willing to work six days per week
• Consent to criminal, ID, and qualification verification
• Be an Employment Equity candidate
• A Driver’s Licence is advantageous and may be required.
• A post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing will be beneficial but is not compulsory.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Certified copy of qualification (if applicable)
• Copy of Driver’s Licence (if applicable)

Only complete applications with all required documents attached will be considered.

This Coca-Cola Beverages SA Learnership offers:

• Structured 12-month training
• Recognised qualification with 120 credits
• Practical FMCG sales and merchandising experience
• Exposure to one of South Africa’s leading beverage companies
• Valuable skills for future employment in Sales and Marketing

If you are motivated, customer-focused, and ready to grow your career in commercial sales, this opportunity could be your stepping stone.

Closing Date: 31 March 2026

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