Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Invites Suitably Qualified Applicants to Apply for Their 2025 Visual Merchandiser Learnership Vacancies. The Closing Date for Applications Is 31 July 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!
Are you between 18 and 35 years old, currently unemployed, and looking to build a real career with one of the most recognized brands in the world? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is giving young South Africans an exciting chance to join their 12-month Visual Merchandiser Learnership Programme for 2025.
This isn’t just a short course — it’s a real chance to get paid while learning, build powerful skills in merchandising and sales, and grow within one of the biggest companies in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. If you’re ready to take your future seriously, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
📚 What Is the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership?
This full-year learnership is designed to give you both theoretical training and real-world experience in retail, customer service, and merchandising. You’ll work side-by-side with seasoned Coca-Cola professionals and learn what it takes to succeed in retail environments — both big and small.
You’ll also gain hands-on exposure to tools like MyCCBA, Coca-Cola’s digital ordering platform, and iRED, their execution scorecard tool that tracks retail performance.
This programme is perfect if you want to:
- Learn how products are marketed and displayed
- Understand how sales grow in stores
- Improve your customer service and team communication skills
- Build experience that employers in FMCG love to see on a CV
🏢 Fields of Study That Fit This Learnership
If you’ve studied or are interested in any of these areas, this programme is built for you:
- Sales & Marketing
- Business Management
- Retail Management
- Customer Service
✅ What You Need to Qualify
Before you apply, make sure you meet all the minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) with:
- At least 40% in Mathematics or Math Literacy
- At least 40% in English and a second language
- Aged between 18 and 35
- South African citizen
- Must be unemployed
- Must not be studying full-time or involved in another learnership
- Must not have completed this same programme before
- Available to work 6 days a week
- Have no criminal or credit issues
- Willing to go through background and qualification checks
- A driver’s licence is helpful, but not required
- A post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing is a bonus
🧠 Skills and Qualities You’ll Need
The best candidates will bring more than just their qualifications. Coca-Cola is looking for learners who are:
- Interested in working in retail or FMCG
- Able to communicate clearly and work well with others
- Good at following instructions
- Willing to learn new systems and tools
- Detail-focused, especially when setting up displays
- Able to manage their time and work independently
💼 What Will You Actually Do in This Role?
As a Visual Merchandiser Learnership candidate, your job will include:
- Visiting different retail outlets on a daily schedule
- Setting up Coca-Cola displays following company standards
- Ensuring products are fresh, well-stocked, and easy to see on shelves
- Rotating stock to prevent expiry issues
- Helping with marketing campaigns and promotions
- Teaching customers how to use MyCCBA to place orders
- Supporting the sales and merchandising team wherever needed
- Giving feedback and updates to your team leaders
🌟 Why Choose Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa?
When you join Coca-Cola Beverages SA, you’re not just getting a job. You’re starting a journey with a company that:
- Is respected globally and loved across Africa
- Invests in youth development and upskilling
- Gives you a recognized qualification at the end of the programme
- Lets you work with top professionals in a real-world setting
- Offers potential for future employment or growth
- Encourages diversity, inclusion, and career development
📎 What You’ll Need to Apply
Make sure you have the following certified and up-to-date documents ready:
- Your CV
- ID Copy (certified)
- Matric Certificate (certified)
- Any post-matric qualifications (certified)
- Proof of residence
You can apply through the official Coca-Cola careers site or an approved learnership portal. Make sure all your documents are clear and legible when you upload them.
🚀 This Is Your Moment!
If you’re passionate about retail, sales, and being part of something bigger, the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership is your shot at getting real-world experience, a monthly stipend, and a powerful name on your CV. Don’t wait until it’s too late – the deadline is 31 July 2025, and spaces are limited.
Apply now and make Coca-Cola your first step to success!