Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 | Grade 12 Jobs

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is currently recruiting unemployed youth for the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026. This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans who want to build a career in sales, merchandising, and retail operations.

The programme offers structured workplace learning combined with practical exposure in real retail environments. Successful candidates will gain valuable commercial skills that can open doors to long-term employment in the FMCG and retail sector.

If you have Matric and are currently unemployed, this is a strong opportunity to gain recognised workplace experience with one of the world’s leading beverage companies.

Learnership Overview

  • Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
  • Reference Number: CCB260216-2
  • Programme: Visual Merchandiser Learnership
  • Job Type: Learnership (12 months)
  • Location: Pietermaritzburg, Marianhill, Newcastle, Stanger, Durban, Vryheid
  • Country: South Africa
  • Closing Date: 31 March 2026

This learnership focuses on developing merchandising excellence and customer service skills within assigned retail outlets.

What the Learnership Will Teach You

During the programme, learners will receive structured training and hands-on workplace experience. The role is designed to equip participants with practical commercial and retail execution skills.

Key Learning Areas for Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026

  • In-store merchandising execution
  • Product visibility and display standards
  • Stock rotation and shelf management
  • Customer engagement and support
  • Order-taking support via MyCCBA platform
  • Promotional activity execution
  • Sales environment exposure

Learners will work closely with Sales Teams and Account Developers to understand the full retail value chain.

Minimum Requirements for Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026

To qualify for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026, applicants must meet the following:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics or Maths Literacy (minimum 40%)
  • Grade 12 English and second language (minimum 40%)
  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Age between 18 and 35 years
  • Must be unemployed at time of appointment
  • Must not be studying full-time
  • Must not be registered on another learnership
  • Must not have completed the same qualification before
  • No criminal record or adverse credit record
  • Must consent to verification checks
  • Driver’s licence is advantageous
  • Must be willing to work six days per week
  • Employment Equity candidates preferred

Applicants who do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will be expected to:

  • Execute daily merchandising activities in stores
  • Ensure product availability and correct placement
  • Implement Coca-Cola merchandising standards
  • Maintain product quality and visibility
  • Support customers with ordering processes
  • Assist with promotional campaigns
  • Complete required reports and surveys (iRED)
  • Provide relief support when required

The programme runs for 12 months and requires learners to complete 120 credits to achieve the qualification.

Documents Required

Prepare the following documents before applying:

  • Updated CV
  • Certified copy of Matric certificate
  • Certified copy of any qualification
  • Copy of Driver’s Licence (if available)

⚠️ Important: Applications missing documents may not be considered.

How to Apply

Apply online using the official Coca-Cola portal .

Closing Date: 31 March 2026

Apply early to avoid last-minute system issues.

Why You Should Apply

This learnership is valuable because it:

  • Provides real retail experience
  • Builds sales and merchandising skills
  • Offers exposure to FMCG industry
  • Improves employability
  • Comes from a reputable global brand
  • Opens doors to future opportunities

Many successful retail careers start with structured learnership programmes like this one.

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