Coca-Cola Learnership 2026 for Unemployed Youth in South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is offering a Visual Merchandiser Learnership Programme for 2026 aimed at unemployed youth across South Africa. This 12-month learnership provides practical workplace training in sales, merchandising, and customer service within the fast-moving consumer goods industry.
This opportunity allows learners to gain hands-on experience in retail environments while building skills needed for a successful career in sales and marketing.
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Location: Nationwide – South Africa
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification Credits: Minimum 120 credits
About the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership is designed to give learners practical commercial experience in retail outlets. Participants will support merchandising activities, assist customers, and ensure products are properly displayed in stores.
Learners will work within a specific geographic area and report to a Sales Account Developer while gaining exposure to the daily operations of the FMCG industry.
Training Areas Include
- In-store product merchandising
- Customer service and order facilitation
- Promotional campaign support
- Sales collaboration and reporting
- Brand visibility and product placement
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will be expected to:
- Execute daily store visits and merchandising schedules
- Maintain product availability and shelf visibility
- Rotate stock and ensure product quality standards
- Conduct surveys such as iRED surveys
- Assist retailers with placing orders through the MyCCBA platform
- Support promotional campaigns and marketing activities
- Provide relief support when required
Learners will work closely with the sales team to maintain high merchandising standards in retail outlets.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Coca-Cola Learnership 2026, applicants must:
- Have Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum 40%)
- Have English and a second language (minimum 40%)
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Not be enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
- Not have previously completed the same qualification
- Have no criminal or negative credit record
- Be willing to work six days per week
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
A post-matric qualification in Sales or Marketing may also strengthen your application but is not compulsory.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copies of additional qualifications (if applicable)
- Copy of driver’s licence (if available)
Incomplete applications or missing documents may not be considered.
Benefits of the Coca-Cola Learnership Programme
This programme offers several benefits, including:
- 12 months of structured workplace training
- A recognised qualification with 120 credits
- Real experience in sales and merchandising
- Exposure to a leading global beverage company
- Skills development for future sales and marketing careers
Final Thoughts
The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 is an excellent opportunity for unemployed youth in South Africa to gain valuable work experience and build a career in the FMCG industry.
If you meet the requirements, make sure to apply before 31 March 2026 to secure your chance to work with one of the world’s most recognised beverage brands, Coca-Cola.
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