About Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a recently formed private entity in South Africa, created through a merger, and operates as a producer, bottler, and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages. As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, CCBSA serves as the official bottling partner for The Coca-Cola Company in South Africa. The company operates nationwide, supplying its wide range of beverage products to a broad customer base that includes large retail chains, independent stores, and local vendors.
CCBSA employs approximately 7 500 people across South Africa, with its head office located in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The company is committed to building a strong, sustainable business that delivers consistent long-term performance. Beyond commercial success, CCBSA strives to positively impact the country by supporting job creation, advancing skills development, and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises. Through these efforts, the company aims to create shared value not only for the business but also for the communities along its value chain and throughout the country.
About the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2025-2026
Coca-Cola is searching for candidates who would like theoretical knowledge and practical skills focusing on the prospective Visual Merchandiser department. The Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership is designed to offer structured, on-the-job learning that equips participants with both practical skills and commercial knowledge. The goal of the programme is to prepare learners to effectively service customers, grow product volume, support the order-taking process, and uphold merchandising standards. Learners will gain experience in executing and monitoring visual merchandising across both direct and indirect customers within a specific geographic region.
This role involves regular interaction with various stakeholders:
- Sales Team Members – Collaborate on daily responsibilities, share insights, and support one another in achieving sales targets and merchandising goals
- Sales Account Developer – Receive mentorship, training, and constructive feedback on performance, product knowledge, and safety procedures. This relationship helps learners understand the full sales cycle and maintain alignment with strategic objectives
- Consumers – Engage with consumers to better understand their preferences, behaviours, and purchasing habits. These insights play a crucial role in shaping effective sales strategies and improving product placement and visibility.
You will be required to perform the duties below:
- Carry out daily visits to designated bronze and tin outlets, ensuring all activities align with the planned objectives for each call
- Apply visual merchandising standards, manage stock rotation, and set up product displays according to brand specifications
- Maintain product quality, availability, and shelf visibility, adhering to RED and execution scorecard requirements, and complete the iRED survey as part of the process
- Assist customers by guiding them on how to place orders using the MyCCBA platform
- Participate in the rollout of promotional campaigns to boost brand presence in stores
- Provide backup support when required, based on instructions from the line manager.
For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2025-2026’s Reference Number: CCB250826-2.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who wish to apply for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership must first ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria. The list of requirements outlined below will help determine if you are a suitable candidate for this opportunity. To maximize your chances of being considered, it is strongly recommended that you meet all of the listed criteria. Failure to comply with any of these requirements may negatively impact the outcome of your application. For your convenience and preparation, it’s a good idea to note these criteria down for future reference.
The Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
- Obtain a Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, achieving a minimum of 40%
- Pass Grade 12 Communication with English and one additional language, with at least a 40% mark
- Confirm your South African citizenship
- Be available to work six days per week
- Apply as an Employment Equity candidate
- Ensure your age falls between 18 and 35 years old
- Maintain a clean criminal and credit record
- Consent to background checks, including ID, criminal record, and qualification verification
- Obtain a valid driver’s licence to increase mobility between store locations (if required)
- Avoid enrollment in any current learnerships or full-time educational programmes
- Ensure you have not previously completed the same qualification or learnership through another institution or company
- Remain unemployed at the time of appointment
- Pursue a post-matric qualification in Sales and Marketing to strengthen your profile.
Application Instructions
Apply online Coca-Cola Human Resources Learnership 2025-2026 at:
- Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng (Closing date: 31 August 2025) – Ref. No CCB250826-2.
Please follow the application instructions below:
- Use Google Chrome to access the application portal for optimal performance
- Register on the application portal to submit your application; this account will be used throughout the process
- Keep your login credentials secure and do not share your password with anyone
- Register using Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn as a quicker alternative to creating a new account
- Double-check your application for accuracy and avoid submitting any false or misleading information
- Understand that by submitting your application, you give consent for your personal information to be used for registration and evaluation purposes
- Submit your application only through the official website; submissions via fax, hand delivery, or other methods will not be accepted.
To successfully complete this qualification, a learner must accumulate a minimum of 120 credits, with the learnership programme spanning 12 months in total.
Applicants who meet the listed criteria are encouraged to submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive and up-to-date CV
- A certified copy of their Matric certificate
- A certified copy of any relevant qualification
- A copy of their valid driver’s licence
Closing Date
Applications for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on 15 August 2025.
Submit your application as early as possible to secure your place in the registration process. Early submission also helps you avoid unexpected issues such as internet delays or incomplete documentation at the last minute.
All applications must be submitted before the official deadline. The selection committee will not accept any late submissions, and applications received after the closing date will be automatically disqualified.
Coca-Cola reserves the full right to make appointments at any stage of the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection panel are final and cannot be challenged.
