Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership at Coca-Cola Beverages

Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Are you an unemployed South African youth looking to build a career in sales and marketing? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBA) is offering an exciting Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership for 2026. This opportunity is open to candidates across multiple locations in Kwa Zulu-Natal and is designed to give young people the practical skills and commercial knowledge needed to thrive in a fast-paced retail and sales environment.

If you meet the requirements and are eager to gain hands‑on experience with one of the most recognized brands in the world, this learnership could be the right step for you.

The Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership is a structured, work‑based learning programme offered by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa. The programme is categorized under Commercial Sales and Marketing and runs over a period of 12 months. To successfully complete the qualification, learners must obtain a minimum of 120 credits.

The purpose of the learnership is to equip participants with the commercial understanding and practical skills needed to service customers, grow sales volumes, facilitate the order‑taking process, and implement and monitor merchandising standards across direct and indirect customers within a designated geographical area.

The successful learner will report directly to an Account Developer and will work closely with the broader sales team.

This learnership is offered countrywide, with specific placements in Kwa Zulu-Natal. The available locations are:

• Newcastle
• Durban

As an Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser at CCBA, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• Execute daily call schedules across assigned bronze and tin outlets, ensuring alignment with planned call objectives.
• Implement visual merchandising standards, stock rotation, and in‑store displays in line with brand guidelines.
• Ensure product quality, availability, and visibility in line with RED and execution scorecard standards, including the completion of the iRED survey.
• Support and educate customers on placing orders through the MyCCBA platform.
• Assist in the execution of promotional activities to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide relief support as needed and as directed by the line manager.

The role involves regular interaction with several key stakeholders, including:

• Sales Team Members, to collaborate on daily tasks and share knowledge.
• The Sales Account Developer, to receive guidance, training, and feedback on performance and safety protocols, and to understand the broader sales process.
• Consumers, to understand preferences and behaviours that inform sales strategies and product development.

Before applying, it is important to ensure that you meet all of the following requirements. Only candidates who fully qualify will be considered.

Academic and Documentation Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy, with a minimum pass rate of 40%.
• Grade 12 Communication with English and a second language, with a minimum pass rate of 40%.
• A post‑matric qualification in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.

Personal and Legal Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
• Must be unemployed at the time of appointment.
• Must be an Employment Equity candidate.
• Must be available to work six days a week.
• Must have no criminal record or adverse credit record.
• Must consent to criminal, , and qualification verification.
• Must not be currently enrolled in any learnership programme or full‑time studies.
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification or learnership at another company or organisation.
• A valid driver’s licence would be advantageous, as driving to different stores may be required.

Interested applicants who meet the above specifications are required to submit…