Nationwide Learnership for Ambitious Youth
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has officially opened applications for its 2026 Visual Merchandiser Learnership. This 12-month programme equips unemployed youth with hands-on retail, sales, and merchandising skills essential for a career in FMCG.
Why You Should Apply:
- Work with retail teams nationwide
- Gain practical merchandising and sales experience
- Learn brand promotion and customer engagement
Quick Facts at a Glance
| Programme | Visual Merchandiser Learnership |
|---|---|
| Company | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa |
| Location | Nationwide, South Africa |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Qualification Credits | Minimum 120 credits |
| Category | Sales & Marketing Learnership |
| Eligibility | Unemployed South African Youth, 18–35 |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 |
| Closing Date | 31 March 2026 |
What You’ll Learn
The learnership blends practical fieldwork with structured training to prepare participants for a retail career:
Retail Merchandising
- Maximise product visibility
- Implement brand display guidelines
- Maintain merchandising standards
Stock Management
- Monitor stock and product rotation
- Ensure product freshness and quality
Customer Engagement
- Understand consumer behaviour
- Support retailers with orders
- Assist with customer enquiries
Sales Support
- Execute promotional campaigns
- Improve product sales performance
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily store visits and service retail outlets
- Ensure products are properly stocked and visually appealing
- Support promotional campaigns and brand visibility
- Assist retailers with the MyCCBA ordering platform
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Minimum Requirements
Education: Grade 12 with at least 40% in Maths/Math Literacy and English + a second language
Personal: South African citizen, 18–35, currently unemployed, not in full-time study
Additional: No criminal or adverse credit record; available to work 6 days a week
Advantageous: Post-matric Sales & Marketing qualification, driver’s licence
Documents Needed
- CV
- Certified ID and Matric certificate
- Certified copies of additional qualifications
- Driver’s licence (if available)
💡 Tip: Make sure all documents are certified, legible, and up-to-date.
How to Apply
Apply for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 Here
Prepare with Edupstairs tools:
- CV Builder & AI Cover Letter Generator
- Interview Q&A Coach
- Learnership & Internship Readiness Quiz
- Daily Career Score Tracker
Career Growth Opportunities
Completing the programme opens doors in the FMCG industry:
- Sales Representative
- Account Developer
- Retail Merchandiser
- Trade Marketing Specialist
- Key Account Manager
Many successful FMCG professionals started with learnerships like this one.
FAQs
Who can apply? Unemployed South African youth 18–35 with Grade 12.
Is it paid? Most corporate learnerships offer a stipend.
Driver’s licence required? Not mandatory but advantageous.
Nationwide availability? Yes, depending on operational needs.
Closing Date: 31 March 2026 – Apply early to avoid missing out!
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