Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is offering the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 for youth across South Africa. This 12-month learnership provides practical sales and merchandising experience for unemployed candidates aged 18–35.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has opened applications for the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026, a structured work-based learning opportunity aimed at unemployed young South Africans who want to build a career in sales, merchandising, and customer service within the FMCG sector.
This learnership is designed to equip learners with practical commercial skills, in-store execution experience, and customer engagement knowledge while supporting Coca-Cola’s sales and merchandising operations across the country.
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a key player within the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group, operating one of the largest beverage distribution networks in the country. The company focuses on strong execution, customer satisfaction, and developing future talent through structured training and learnership programmes.
Learnership Overview
- Programme Name: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
- Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Programme Type: Learnership
- Job Category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Country wide, South Africa
- Reference Number: CCB260121-3
This learnership reports to the Account Developer and provides hands-on exposure to customer servicing, merchandising execution, and order facilitation within assigned geographical areas.
Purpose of the Learnership
The purpose of this programme is to provide structured workplace learning that enables learners to:
- Develop commercial and customer service skills
- Execute merchandising standards effectively in-store
- Support sales growth through proper product availability and visibility
- Understand consumer behaviour and customer needs
- Gain practical experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment
Key Duties and Responsibilities
In-Store Execution and Merchandising
Learners will be responsible for:
- Executing daily call schedules across assigned bronze and tin outlets
- Implementing visual merchandising standards in line with brand guidelines
- Ensuring correct stock rotation, product quality, and shelf availability
- Maintaining high product visibility according to RED and execution scorecard standards
- Completing required iRED surveys accurately
Customer Support and Sales Enablement
- Supporting and educating customers on ordering through the MyCCBA platform
- Assisting with the execution of promotional activities to drive brand visibility
- Providing relief support where required, as directed by the line manager
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Interaction and Collaboration
The role requires regular interaction with:
- Sales Team Members: Collaboration on daily tasks and knowledge sharing
- Sales Account Developer: Ongoing guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and alignment with sales processes
- Consumers: Understanding preferences and behaviours to support effective merchandising and sales strategies
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Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy (minimum 40% pass)
- Grade 12 communication with English and a second language (minimum 40% pass)
- South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Employment Equity candidate
- Unemployed at the time of appointment
- Not enrolled in any other learnership or full-time studies
- Must not have previously completed the same qualification or learnership
- No criminal record or adverse credit record
- Willing to undergo criminal, ID, and qualification verification
- Available to work six days a week
Additional Advantage
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous
- A post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing will be beneficial
Qualification Framework
This learnership requires the learner to complete a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits. The programme runs over a period of 12 months, combining structured learning with workplace experience.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of post-matric qualification (if applicable)
- Copy of driver’s licence (if available)
Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information during the shortlisting process.
How To Apply
Closing Date
Applications close on 26 March 2026.
Conclusion
The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed youth who want to gain practical experience in sales, merchandising, and customer engagement within a respected FMCG organisation. This programme provides structured training, real workplace exposure, and a strong foundation for future employment in the commercial and retail environment.
For young South Africans seeking meaningful workplace experience and a pathway into sales and marketing, this learnership offers a solid starting point toward long-term career growth.
