If you’re an unemployed South African youth looking for a real foot‑in‑the‑door into retail and FMCG, the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026 is a timely chance. The programme ends on 31 March 2026, so you’ll have only a few weeks to grab this opportunity that could launch a new career.
What Is This Learnership About?
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the country’s biggest partner with The Coca-Cola Company, offers a structured learning experience for budding visual merchandisers. You’ll learn inside the fast‑moving retail world, combining classroom theory with hands‑on work across the country.
Who Should Apply?
To be considered you must:
- Have a Grade 12 certificate with at least 40 % in Maths or Maths Literacy, and 40 % in English and one other language.
- Be a South African citizen, aged 18‑35, and currently unemployed.
- Be able to work six days a week.
- Have no criminal or adverse credit record and be ready for identity and qualification checks.
- Not be enrolled in another learnership or full‑time studies.
- Not have completed this or a similar qualification before.
- Have a driver’s licence and a post‑metric qualification in Sales and Marketing (optional but a plus).
What You’ll Gain
This learnership will teach you:
- Daily merchandising techniques and store call schedules.
- Brand‑compliant visual displays and product placement.
- Stock rotation, quality checks and customer ordering via MyCCBA.
- Promotional event support and scorecard reporting.
- Real‑world customer insights and teamwork with sales and account teams.
You’ll finish with a valuable qualification, industry references and a skill set that’s highly sought after in retail and sales.
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Visit the official application page: Apply for the Coca-Cola Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026.
- Prepare and upload the following documents:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of any post‑matric qualification (if you have one)
- Copy of your driver’s licence (if applicable)
- Complete the online application form, answering all questions honestly.
- Submit and keep a confirmation email or screenshot for your records.
Practical Tips to Boost Your Chances
From experience, many applicants struggle with standing out in a crowded field. Here are a few ways to improve:
- Highlight any customer‑facing work, even short or informal gigs, in your CV.
- Showcase teamwork and reliability with concrete examples.
- Proofread your application to avoid typos or missing details.
- Use a professional email address and keep your phone number visible.
- Don’t wait until the last minute – gather documents early.
Ready to Start?
If you fit the profile, this learnership could be your stepping stone into a thriving career in retail and marketing. Act before 31 March 2026 – click the link above, gather your papers, and submit today.