Coca-Cola Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026

Are you a young South African looking to start a career in sales, marketing, and merchandising? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting unemployed youth to apply for its Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026. This exciting 12-month programme provides structured workplace training and practical experience within one of South Africa’s leading beverage companies.

Learnership Overview

• Position: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
• Reference Number: CCB260604-5
• Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
• Job Type: Learnership
• Category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
• Location: South Africa
• Duration: 12 Months

About the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership

The Visual Merchandiser Learnership is designed to provide unemployed youth with practical workplace experience while developing commercial and merchandising skills.

Successful learners will gain valuable exposure to customer service, sales support, merchandising execution, stock management, and promotional activities. Participants will work closely with Account Developers and sales teams to ensure Coca-Cola products remain visible, available, and attractive to customers.

The programme combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience and contributes towards a nationally recognized qualification requiring a minimum of 120 credits.

Key Responsibilities

As a Visual Merchandiser Learner, your duties will include:

In-Store Merchandising

• Execute daily call schedules across assigned retail outlets.
• Implement visual merchandising standards according to Coca-Cola brand guidelines.
• Ensure products are properly displayed and highly visible in stores.
• Monitor stock rotation to maintain product freshness and quality.
• Conduct merchandising activities in line with RED and execution scorecard standards.

Customer Support

• Assist customers with placing orders through the MyCCBA platform.
• Educate retailers on available products and ordering processes.
• Build positive relationships with customers and store personnel.

Promotional Activities

• Assist in implementing promotional campaigns and brand activations.
• Ensure promotional materials are correctly displayed.
• Support initiatives that improve product visibility and sales performance.

Reporting and Compliance

• Complete iRED surveys and merchandising reports.
• Follow company safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Provide relief support where required by management.

Skills You Will Gain

Participants in the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership will develop valuable workplace skills including:

• Visual merchandising
• Retail sales support
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Stock management
• Product display techniques
• Commercial awareness
• Sales and marketing fundamentals
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Digital order-taking systems

Why Apply for the Coca-Cola Learnership?

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is one of the country’s most respected employers and offers learners an excellent opportunity to gain industry-relevant experience.

Benefits of the programme include:

• Workplace experience with a leading multinational company.
• Exposure to retail and commercial operations.
• Nationally recognized qualification.
• Improved employability after programme completion.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Valuable networking opportunities within the FMCG sector.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum 40% pass rate).
• Grade 12 English and a second language (minimum 40% pass rate).
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Must be unemployed at the time of appointment.
• Must not be enrolled in another learnership programme or full-time studies.
• Must not have previously completed the same learnership qualification.
• Must be available to work six days per week.
• Must have no criminal record.
• Must have no adverse credit record.
• Must agree to criminal, identity, and qualification verification checks.

Added Advantage

The following will strengthen your application:

• A valid driver’s licence.
• A post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing.

Documents Required

Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• Certified copy of post-matric qualification (if applicable)
• Copy of Driver’s Licence (if applicable)

How to Apply

Apply here online for Coca-Cola Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026

Closing Date: 11 June 2026