If you are an unemployed South African youth looking for a career opportunity with a world-class brand, the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 could be your big break.
This 12-month paid learnership offers structured workplace learning, hands-on retail and merchandising experience, and a nationally recognised qualification — all while working with one of the most respected companies in South Africa.
Learnership Overview
- Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
- Job Title: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
- Reference Number: CCB260121-3
- Job Type: Learnership
- Job Category: Commercial – Sales & Marketing
- Location: Countrywide (South Africa)
About the Visual Merchandiser Learnership
This learnership is designed to equip unemployed youth with commercial skills, customer service experience, and merchandising knowledge needed in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry.
Learners will gain practical experience in:
- Servicing retail customers
- Implementing Coca-Cola merchandising standards
- Supporting sales growth and brand visibility
- Understanding consumer behaviour and sales processes
The role reports directly to an Account Developer and forms part of the broader sales and merchandising team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As an Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser, your responsibilities will include:
In-Store Execution & Merchandising
- Executing daily call schedules at assigned bronze and tin outlets
- Implementing visual merchandising standards and in-store displays
- Ensuring correct stock rotation and product quality
Sales & Customer Support
- Supporting customers with order placement via the MyCCBA platform
- Assisting with promotional activities to increase brand visibility
- Ensuring product availability and visibility using RED and iRED scorecard standards
Team Collaboration
- Working closely with sales team members
- Receiving coaching and performance feedback from the Sales Account Developer
- Providing relief support when required by management
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Coca-Cola Learnership 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy (minimum 40%)
- Grade 12 English and a second language (minimum 40%)
- South African citizen
- Aged 18–35 years
- Must be unemployed at the time of appointment
- Must be available to work six days a week
- No criminal or adverse credit record
- Must not be studying or registered for another learnership
- Must not have completed the same qualification previously
- Employment Equity candidate
Advantageous:
- Valid driver’s licence
- Post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing
Learnership Duration & Qualification
- Duration: 12 months
- Credits Required: 120 credits
- Outcome: Nationally recognised qualification with practical FMCG experience
This learnership significantly improves employability in sales, merchandising, retail, and marketing roles.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Certified copy of any post-matric qualification (if applicable)
- Copy of driver’s licence (if available)
How to apply
Apply here online for Coca-Cola Learnerships 2026-All Provinces
Closing date: 31 March 2026
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