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Coca-Cola Unemployed Learnership Visual Merchandiser Programme

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Unemployed Learnership Visual Merchandiser Programme (Multiple Posts). The closing date for applications is 31 March 2026.

If you are young, unemployed, and looking for a real chance to build your future, this learnership could be exactly what you need. Big companies do not open doors like this every day. This is your chance to learn, gain experience, and work with one of the most recognized brands in the world.

This opportunity is not just about getting a job. It is about learning real skills that can help you grow in sales, marketing, and customer service. If you are serious about changing your life, keep reading.

What This Learnership Is All About

This is a 12-month learnership programme designed to give you both classroom learning and real work experience. You will not just sit and study. You will go into stores, interact with customers, and learn how products are sold and displayed.

The main goal is to help you understand how to:

Work with customers and grow sales
Take and manage orders
Set up product displays in stores
Make sure products are always visible and available

You will report to an Account Developer who will guide and train you throughout the programme.

What You Will Learn and Do Daily

During this learnership, you will be working in different stores and learning how merchandising works in real life. This experience is very valuable, especially if you want to build a career in retail, sales, or marketing.

Your daily duties will include:

In-Store Work and Merchandising

Visit different stores daily based on your schedule
Arrange products on shelves to look attractive and easy to find
Make sure stock is fresh by rotating products
Ensure products are always available for customers
Follow company standards for displays and branding

Customer Support and Sales Exposure

Help customers understand how to place orders
Use the MyCCBA platform for order support
Learn how customer behavior affects sales
Assist with promotions to increase product visibility

Teamwork and Learning

Work closely with the sales team
Receive training and feedback from your manager
Learn how the full sales process works
Step in and help where needed

This is not just basic work. You are learning skills that companies look for when hiring permanent employees.

Requirements You Must Meet

To qualify for this learnership, you need to meet the following requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric) with Maths or Maths Literacy (at least 40%)
English and another language (minimum 40%)
Must be a South African citizen
Must be unemployed at the time of applying
Must be between 18 and 35 years old
Must not be studying or part of another learnership
Must not have completed the same learnership before
Must have no criminal record or bad credit record

You will also need to agree to background checks, including ID and qualification verification.

Extra Advantages That Can Help You Stand Out

While not required, having the following can increase your chances:

A driver’s licence (helpful for traveling to different stores)
A qualification in Sales or Marketing
Good communication skills
Willingness to work six days a week

If you are hardworking and ready to learn, you already have a strong chance.

Documents You Must Submit

Make sure you prepare these documents before applying:

Detailed CV
Certified copy of your Matric certificate
Certified copy of any qualifications
Copy of your driver’s licence (if you have one)

Submitting complete documents can improve your chances of being selected.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth It

Many young people struggle to get jobs because they do not have experience. This learnership solves that problem by giving you both training and real work experience at the same time.

Here is why this opportunity stands out:

You gain 12 months of real work experience
You learn valuable sales and marketing skills
You work with a trusted and well-known company
You improve your chances of getting a permanent job in the future

Even after the programme ends, the experience you gain can open many doors.

Important Things to Remember

This learnership runs for 12 months
You must complete 120 credits to qualify
You must be ready to work and learn at the same time
Competition will be high, so apply early

Do Not Wait Until It Is Too Late

Opportunities like this do not come often, especially from a company like Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa. Many people will apply, but only a few will be selected.

If you meet the requirements and are serious about your future, take action now. Prepare your documents and apply before the closing date.

This could be the opportunity that helps you move from being unemployed to building a real career.

Apply Now