Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is recruiting for the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser learnership. This is a 12-month, structured, work-based programme aimed at building practical merchandising and customer-service skills to support order-taking, in-store execution, and merchandising standards across customer outlets in a designated area.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
- Opportunity type: Learnership (12 months)
- Credits: Minimum 120 credits required (as stated)
- Job category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
- Reports to: Account Developer
- Work pattern: Must be available to work 6 days per week
- Locations (KZN): Pietermaritzburg, Marianhill, Newcastle, Stanger, Durban, Vryheid
- Reference number (KZN): CCB260216-2
- Locations (Northern Cape / Free State / Mpumalanga): Kuruman, Upington, Phuthaditjhaba, Aliwal North, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Barberton, Nelspruit CBD, Witbank, Ermelo
- Reference number (NC/FS/MP): CCB260126-1
- Closing date: 31 March 2026
- Last verified: 17 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This learnership is designed to build “in-store execution & merchandising excellence” skills. You will follow daily call schedules across assigned outlets, implement merchandising standards and stock rotation, help customers place orders using the MyCCBA platform, and support promotions under guidance from the sales team and the Account Developer.
About the sponsor
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a beverage manufacturing and distribution company supplying Coca-Cola brands to retail and trade customers, supporting product availability, in-store execution, and customer service across its sales and distribution network. Learn more about CCBSA direct from the source.
Duties and responsibilities
- Execute daily call schedules across assigned bronze and tin outlets in line with planned call objectives.
- Implement visual merchandising standards, stock rotation, and in-store displays aligned to brand guidelines.
- Ensure product quality, availability, and visibility in line with RED and execution scorecard standards, including completion of the iRED survey.
- Support and educate customers on placing orders through the MyCCBA platform.
- Assist with promotional activities to improve in-store visibility.
- Provide relief support when required, as directed by the line manager.
What you’ll learn / gain
- Practical experience in retail execution and merchandising standards.
- Customer engagement and order-taking support experience (MyCCBA platform).
- Exposure to sales team ways of working (call cycles, scorecards, in-store compliance).
- Workplace habits required in FMCG field roles (planning, organisation, reliability).
Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.
Eligibility requirements
Education
- Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum pass rate 40%).
- Grade 12 communication with English and a second language (minimum pass rate 40%).
- A post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing (as stated in the advert).
Experience
Not stated — check the official listing.
Other requirements
- South African citizen.
- Employment Equity candidate.
- Aged 18–35.
- Unemployed at the time of appointment.
- Must not be enrolled in any current learnership programme or full-time studies.
- Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership at another company/organisation.
- No criminal record or adverse credit record.
- Must consent to criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
- Driver’s licence is advantageous (may be required to travel between stores).
Application checklist
Prepare these documents before you apply (only include what the listing asks for):
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- Detailed / updated CV (PDF recommended)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your qualification (Sales & Marketing, as required)
- Copy of Driver’s Licence (if you have one)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without attaching all required documents (CV + Matric + qualification, and driver’s licence copy if applicable).
- Applying while enrolled in full-time studies or another learnership.
- Not meeting the 6-days-per-week availability requirement.
- Submitting unclear scans/photos (use clean PDFs where possible).
- Ignoring the location list and applying to the wrong region/reference number.
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not charge “application fees” to process applications. Only apply via the official CCBSA/CCBA eRecruit links in this post, and do not share OTPs or banking details with anyone.
How this opportunity was verified
- We reviewed the official CCBSA eRecruit listings and captured the requirements, locations, and reference numbers (CCB260216-2 and CCB260126-1).
- We confirmed the closing date (31 March 2026) and required documents (CV, certified Matric, certified qualification, driver’s licence copy as stated).
- We kept the official eRecruit pages as the only application routes in this post.
Closing date
31 March 2026
How to apply
- Choose the correct region button below (KZN or Northern Cape/Free State/Mpumalanga).
- Create an account / log in on the eRecruit portal.
- Upload all required documents (CV, certified Matric, certified qualification, and driver’s licence copy if available).
- Submit before 31 March 2026.