Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026: Nationwide Opportunity for Unemployed Youth
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is offering a 12-month Visual Merchandiser Learnership for unemployed South African youth aged 18–35. Gain practical sales and merchandising experience across the country. Apply before 31 March 2026.
Nationwide Visual Merchandiser Learnership Opportunity at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has announced an exciting Visual Merchandiser Learnership aimed at unemployed South African youth seeking to build careers in sales and marketing. This structured learnership programme is available countrywide, offering participants hands-on experience in retail merchandising, customer engagement, and commercial execution.
The 12-month learnership is designed to equip participants with practical skills and commercial acumen required to service customers, grow product visibility, and support sales performance across assigned geographical areas. Participants will receive structured workplace learning while working closely with sales teams and account developers.
About the Learnership Programme
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership focuses on providing work-based training that blends theoretical knowledge with real-world retail experience. Learners will be responsible for supporting merchandising standards, ensuring product availability, and assisting customers with order-taking processes.
Throughout the programme, participants will interact with internal teams, customers, and consumers. This exposure helps learners understand consumer behaviour, sales strategies, and effective in-store execution. The programme also aims to develop strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
The learnership runs for 12 months and requires participants to obtain 120 credits to successfully complete the qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Participants in the programme will be involved in a variety of tasks related to merchandising and sales support, including:
- Executing daily call schedules across assigned outlets
- Implementing visual merchandising standards in line with brand guidelines
- Ensuring stock rotation and product quality in stores
- Maintaining product visibility and availability
- Supporting customers with order placement via the MyCCBA platform
- Assisting in promotional activities to enhance brand awareness
- Completing merchandising surveys and execution scorecards
- Providing relief support as directed by line managers
These responsibilities provide learners with hands-on experience in retail execution, customer interaction, and brand representation.
Learning and Development
Participants will work under the guidance of an Account Developer and collaborate with the sales team. Through mentorship and structured learning, learners will gain insight into:
- Sales and marketing fundamentals
- Retail merchandising standards
- Customer relationship management
- Commercial execution strategies
- Consumer behaviour analysis
This comprehensive exposure prepares learners for entry-level roles in sales, marketing, and retail merchandising.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics or Maths Literacy (minimum 40%)
- Grade 12 English and a second language (minimum 40%)
- South African citizenship
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Must be unemployed at the time of appointment
- Must not be enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
- Must not have completed a similar qualification previously
- Must have no criminal record or adverse credit record
- Must be willing to work six days per week
- Must consent to background verification checks
A driver’s licence and post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing will be advantageous but are not mandatory.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Certified copy of any qualifications
- Copy of driver’s licence (if available)
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 31 March 2026.
Why Apply for This Learnership?
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership offers valuable exposure to one of South Africa’s leading beverage companies. Participants gain practical experience in sales execution, retail merchandising, and customer engagement, which are highly transferable skills across multiple industries.
Additionally, the programme provides structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, making it ideal for young individuals looking to enter the workforce and develop professional competencies.
Conclusion
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa presents a valuable opportunity for unemployed youth to gain meaningful workplace experience while developing skills in sales and marketing. With nationwide availability and structured training, the programme offers a pathway into retail and commercial careers.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply before 31 March 2026 and take advantage of this opportunity to build a strong foundation for their future careers.
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