Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is offering exciting 12-month Visual Merchandiser Learnership opportunities for unemployed South African youth interested in sales, marketing, retail, and customer service careers. The programme is available in multiple locations including Ermelo, Emondlo (Vryheid), Oudtshoorn, and Dysselsdorp.
This learnership falls under the Commercial Sales and Marketing division and provides practical workplace training, merchandising experience, and commercial skills development within the retail beverage industry.
About the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership Programme is designed to equip learners with practical retail and sales experience while developing customer service and merchandising skills. Learners will work closely with Sales Team Members and Account Developers to gain real-world industry exposure.
The programme runs for 12 months and requires participants to complete a minimum of 120 credits successfully.
Learnership Locations
The programme is currently available in:
- Ermelo
- Emondlo (Vryheid)
- Oudtshoorn
- Dysselsdorp
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will be expected to:
- Execute daily call schedules at assigned outlets
- Implement visual merchandising standards and attractive product displays
- Ensure stock rotation, product availability, and product visibility
- Complete iRED surveys and maintain execution scorecard standards
- Assist customers with placing orders through the MyCCBA platform
- Support in-store promotional campaigns and marketing activities
- Provide support to team members and management when required
- Engage with consumers to understand customer behaviour and preferences
Learners will also gain valuable experience in sales operations, retail merchandising, and customer relationship management.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership, applicants must:
- Have Grade 12/Matric
- Achieve at least 40% in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Achieve at least 40% in English and a second language
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed at the time of appointment
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Not be enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
- Not have completed the same qualification or learnership before
- Have no criminal or adverse credit record
- Consent to criminal, ID, and qualification verification checks
Added Advantages
The following will be beneficial:
- Driver’s licence
- Post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Copy of driver’s licence (if available)
Programme Policy and Conditions
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa promotes equal employment and training opportunities for unemployed youth. Learners are expected to:
- Work six days a week according to operational requirements
- Follow company policies and safety procedures
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality
- Adhere to merchandising and customer service standards
- Participate fully in workplace learning activities
The company also reserves the right to apply additional shortlisting criteria during recruitment.
Why You Should Apply
This learnership provides:
- Valuable workplace experience
- Retail and merchandising skills
- Customer service training
- Exposure to sales and marketing operations
- Improved employment opportunities
- Experience with one of South Africa’s leading beverage companies
The programme is ideal for young people interested in retail, FMCG, sales, and marketing careers.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 25 May 2026.
Final Thoughts
The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Visual Merchandiser Learnership Programme is an excellent opportunity for unemployed youth looking to build a future in sales, merchandising, and customer service. Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the deadline and prepare all required supporting documents carefully.
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