Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is now accepting applications for the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 in Ermelo. This opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to gain practical work experience in sales, merchandising, and customer service within the FMCG industry.
The learnership programme will run for 12 months and provides structured workplace learning combined with practical training.
Learnership Details
- Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Programme: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
- Job Type: Learnership
- Location: Ermelo
- Closing Date: 25 May 2026
- Duration: 12 Months
- Reference Number: CCB260515-1
About the Coca-Cola Learnership Programme
The Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership is designed to equip learners with commercial knowledge and hands-on experience in merchandising and retail execution.
Learners will support customers, assist with order taking, implement merchandising standards, and help improve product visibility in stores within a designated geographical area.
The programme reports to the Account Developer and offers valuable exposure to the sales and marketing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
In-Store Merchandising
- Implementing visual merchandising standards
- Ensuring proper stock rotation and product displays
- Monitoring product availability and visibility in stores
- Executing merchandising activities according to brand guidelines
Customer Support
- Assisting customers with the MyCCBA ordering platform
- Supporting promotional campaigns and marketing activities
- Building positive relationships with retail customers
Sales and Operational Support
- Executing daily call schedules across assigned outlets
- Completing iRED surveys and merchandising scorecards
- Providing relief support when required by management
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Coca-Cola Learnership 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum 40%)
- English and a second language passed with at least 40%
- South African citizen
- Between the ages of 18 and 35
- Must be unemployed at the time of appointment
- Must not be registered for another learnership or full-time studies
- Must not have completed the same qualification previously
- No criminal record or adverse credit record
- Must consent to criminal, ID, and qualification verification checks
- Must be willing to work six days per week
Added Advantages
The following will be advantageous:
- Driver’s Licence
- Post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing
Required Documents
Applicants should submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of qualifications
- Copy of Driver’s Licence (if applicable)
Learnership Duration
This qualification runs over a period of 12 months and learners must complete a minimum of 120 credits to qualify successfully.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online through the official Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa careers website:
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Careers
Important Notice
Management reserves the right to use additional information for shortlisting purposes. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
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