Unemployed Learner: Visual Merchandiser

Unemployed Learner: Visual Merchandiser (Learnership)

Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Job Category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
Job Type: Learnership (12 Months)
Reference Number: CCB260126-1
Closing Date: 2026/04/30
Location: South Africa (Countrywide

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Job Overview

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to participate in a Visual Merchandiser Learnership within its Commercial (Sales and Marketing) division. This learnership provides structured, work-based learning aimed at developing commercial awareness, customer service capability, and in-store merchandising skills within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.

The programme is designed for individuals who are passionate about sales, customer engagement, and brand execution, and who are seeking practical workplace experience aligned to a recognised qualification. The learnership runs for 12 months and combines theoretical learning with on-the-job training.

The successful learner will report to the Account Developer and work closely with sales teams to support customer service, merchandising execution, and order-taking processes within an assigned geographical area.

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Purpose of the Learnership

The primary purpose of this learnership is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and workplace exposure required to:

• Service customers effectively
• Grow product availability and visibility
• Support order-taking processes
• Implement and monitor merchandising standards
• Understand consumer behaviour and retail execution principles

Participants will gain practical exposure to both direct and indirect customer environments, supporting Coca-Cola’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

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Key Areas of Interaction

The learner will interact with the following stakeholders:

• Sales Team Members: Collaborating on daily tasks, route execution, and sharing operational knowledge.
• Sales Account Developer: Receiving coaching, guidance, performance feedback, and support aligned to sales and safety standards.
• Customers and Consumers: Understanding shopper behaviour, preferences, and store-level requirements to support effective merchandising and sales execution.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

In-Store Execution and Merchandising Excellence

• Execute daily call schedules across assigned bronze and tin outlets in line with planned objectives.
• Implement visual merchandising standards in accordance with approved brand guidelines.
• Ensure correct product placement, shelf rotation, and stock freshness to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain product availability and visibility in-store in line with RED standards and execution scorecard requirements.
• Complete required reporting, including the iRED survey, accurately and timeously.
• Assist customers with placing orders using the MyCCBA digital platform.
• Support the execution of promotional activities to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.
• Provide operational or route relief support when required and as directed by the line manager.

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Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum 40% pass rate).
• Grade 12 Communication with English and one additional South African language (minimum 40% pass rate).
• South African citizen.
• Between the ages of 18 and 35 years.
• Unemployed at the time of appointment.
• Not currently enrolled in any learnership, internship, or full-time study programme.
• Must not have previously completed the same learnership or qualification at another organisation.
• Willing and able to work six days per week.
• No criminal record or adverse credit record.
• Willing to undergo criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
• A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous, as travel between stores may be required.
• A post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing will be advantageous.

Employment Equity considerations will apply in line with company policy and applicable legislation.

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Learnership Information

• This learnership leads to a recognised qualification requiring a minimum of 120 credits.
• The programme duration is 12 months.
• Learners will receive structured training, workplace exposure, and ongoing performance support throughout the programme.

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Application Requirements

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit the following documentation:

• A detailed and updated CV.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Certified copy of post-matric qualification (if applicable).
• Copy of a valid driver’s licence (if available).

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting. Management reserves the right to apply additional or relevant criteria during the selection process.

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Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment practices and encourages eligible candidates to apply.

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