Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has opened Visual Merchandiser learnership opportunities for unemployed young people who want practical workplace exposure in retail execution, customer service, merchandising and sales support. The 12-month programme is aimed at South African citizens who meet the Grade 12, age and availability requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to understand how products are displayed, rotated, promoted and supported inside retail outlets.
Learners will gain work-based learning in a commercial environment while supporting customer service, order-taking processes and in-store merchandising standards. The listed opportunities close on 25 May 2026.
What is the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Visual Merchandiser learnership about?
The Visual Merchandiser learnership provides structured, work-based learning in Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s Commercial Sales and Marketing environment.
The programme is designed to help learners build practical skills in servicing customers, supporting order-taking, growing volume and implementing merchandising standards across assigned outlets.
In simple terms, learners will see how retail execution works on the ground.
That includes product visibility, shelf standards, promotional support and customer interaction.
Which areas have learnership openings?
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has listed Visual Merchandiser learnership opportunities in three area groupings.
The available listings are:
- Oudtshoorn and Dyssenldorp — Reference Number CCB260518-1
- Emondlo and Vryheid — Reference Number CCB260515-5
- Ermelo — Reference Number CCB260515-1
The opportunities are listed under Commercial – Sales and Marketing, with the company shown as Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and the opportunity type listed as Learnerships.
What will learners do during the programme?
Learners will support in-store execution and merchandising excellence.
This includes following daily call schedules, rotating stock, implementing visual merchandising standards and building in-store displays according to brand guidelines.
They will also help ensure product quality, availability and visibility.
In addition, learners may assist with promotional activities, support customers on the MyCCBA platform and provide relief support when directed by the line manager.
This is a practical, customer-facing opportunity. Candidates should be comfortable working around retail outlets, speaking to people, following instructions and staying organised throughout the day.
Who can submit an application?
Applicants must have Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy, with a minimum pass rate of 40%.
They also need Grade 12 communication with English and a second language, also with a minimum pass rate of 40%.
Applicants must also meet these requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be available to work six days a week
- Have no criminal record or adverse credit record
- Be unemployed at the time of appointment
- Not be enrolled in full-time studies or another current learnership
- Not have previously completed the same qualification or learnership elsewhere
Candidates must also consent to criminal, ID and qualification verification checks.
What extras can strengthen the application?
A driver’s licence would be advantageous because travel to different stores may be required.
The advert also mentions a post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing, which can strengthen the application for candidates who already have one.
However, applicants should not ignore the basics.
A clear CV, correct contact details, readable documents and relevant customer service or retail experience can make a big difference.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not submit a plain school-leaver CV. Add any experience that shows customer service, stock packing, promotions, shop assistance, teamwork, punctuality or working with people. Even informal retail or volunteer experience can help if it proves you are reliable and ready to learn.
How long does the learnership run?
The learnership runs over 12 months.
A learner on this qualification must obtain a minimum of 120 credits to qualify.
This makes the programme valuable for candidates who want structured learning, real workplace exposure and a stronger foundation in sales and merchandising.
What documents should applicants prepare?
Applicants should prepare all required documents before starting the online submission.
The listed documents include:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Certified copy of qualification
- Copy of driver’s licence
The driver’s licence document applies where the applicant has one.
Before uploading, candidates should check that every file is clear, easy to read and correctly named.
How can candidates improve their chances?
Candidates should tailor their CV to sales, merchandising and customer service.
A strong CV can include examples such as helping customers, arranging stock, promoting products, working in a shop, assisting at events, volunteering or following daily task lists.
Applicants should also make sure their phone number and email address are correct. A missed call or wrong contact detail can lead to a missed opportunity.
Applications must be submitted through the correct official online application portal:
- Oudtshoorn and Dyssenldorp official online application portal
- Emondlo and Vryheid official online application portal
- Ermelo official online application portal
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Final Thoughts
The Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Visual Merchandiser learnerships offer unemployed young people a practical way to enter the sales and merchandising environment.
With a 12-month structure, customer-facing duties and real in-store execution, the programme can help learners build confidence, discipline and workplace experience.
Candidates who meet the requirements should prepare their documents carefully and submit before the closing date.
