Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Learnership Programme 2025 – Applications Open

Are you a candidate interested in gaining valuable sales, marketing, and merchandising experience while working with one of the world’s most iconic brands? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is offering unemployed South African youth the chance to join their structured Learnership Programme as a Visual Merchandiser Learner in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng.

Who is Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)?
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a leading bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, known for delivering quality beverages while driving innovation, transformation, and skills development across the country. As part of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, the company supports economic growth and youth employability through internships, learnerships, and graduate programmes.

What is the Visual Merchandiser Learnership?
The Visual Merchandiser Learnership is a 12-month structured programme designed to provide work-based learning in sales and marketing. Learners will gain hands-on experience in merchandising standards, customer service, order facilitation, and promotional execution. The role reports to the Account Developer and requires collaboration with sales teams, customers, and consumers.

What you will gain

During this learnership, candidates will:

Develop commercial acumen and practical sales skills
Gain knowledge of merchandising execution in retail stores
Learn to implement and monitor Coca-Cola’s brand visibility standards
Understand consumer behaviour and customer engagement
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced sales developers
Earn a qualification worth a minimum of 120 credits

Candidate role during the programme

Execute daily call schedules in assigned outlets
Implement visual merchandising, stock rotation, and in-store displays
Ensure product availability, visibility, and quality standards are met
Support customers in using the MyCCBA platform for orders
Assist with promotional campaigns and brand visibility initiatives
Provide relief support as required by the line manager

Programmes offered

Learnerships (12 months, Visual Merchandising – Sales & Marketing focus)

Are you Eligible? (Requirements)

Applicants must meet the following:

Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics/Maths Literacy (min. 40%)
Grade 12 English and a second language (min. 40%)
South African Citizen aged 18–35
Must be unemployed at the time of appointment
Employment Equity candidate
Available to work 6 days a week
No criminal or adverse credit record (verification will be conducted)
Must not be enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
Must not have completed the same learnership before
A driver’s license is advantageous
A post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing is preferred

Ideal Candidate exhibits

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Willingness to learn and adapt
Attention to detail and time management
Professionalism and teamwork

Core Skill Values

Integrity and accountability
Commercial awareness
Drive for results
Commitment to learning and development
Brand passion and consumer focus

How to Apply?

Applicants should submit the following:

Detailed CV
Certified copy of Matric certificate
Certified copy of qualification(s)
Copy of Driver’s License (if applicable)

Application Details

Application Commences: Already open
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Stipend/Remuneration: Monthly learnership allowance provided
Programme Duration: 12 months
Restrictions: Candidates must not be in other learnerships or studies and must not have completed this qualification previously

Recommendations

Prepare all documents and certifications before applying
Tailor your CV to highlight sales/marketing interest and customer service skills
Submit early to avoid last-minute delays

Tips for applying

Double-check that your documents are certified and valid
Emphasize your willingness to learn and your ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
If you have prior retail or sales exposure, highlight it in your CV
Show enthusiasm for representing a global brand like Coca-Cola

This Learnership is a great opportunity for unemployed youth to start a career in sales, merchandising, and customer service while being mentored by industry leaders at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa