Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser(12months)
Job Details:
Position Information
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Job Title: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
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Reference Number: CCB260126-1
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Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
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Job Category: Commercial – Sales and Marketing
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Job Type: Learnership
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Duration: 12 months
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Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Location
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Country: South Africa
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Province: Countrywide
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Cities/Towns:
Kuruman, Upington, Phuthaditjhaba, Aliwal North, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Barberton, Nelspruit CBD, Witbank, Ermelo
Reporting Line
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Reports to the Account Developer
Job Overview / Description: Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser
The Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser role provides structured, work-based learning aimed at developing commercial understanding and practical merchandising skills within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. The learnership equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to service customers, grow sales volume, support order-taking processes, and execute merchandising standards across direct and indirect customers.
Reporting to the Account Developer, the learner works closely with the sales team to understand customer needs, consumer behaviour, and the broader sales process. The role focuses on in-store execution, visual merchandising excellence, product availability, and brand visibility within a designated geographical area.
Over a 12-month period, learners are exposed to real-world sales and merchandising activities while working toward a nationally recognised qualification, developing skills that support future employability within sales and marketing environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
In-Store Execution & Merchandising Excellence
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Execute daily call schedules across assigned bronze and tin outlets
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Implement visual merchandising standards and in-store displays according to brand guidelines
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Ensure correct stock rotation, product quality, availability, and visibility
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Complete iRED surveys and ensure compliance with RED and execution scorecard standards
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Support customers with order placement via the MyCCBA platform
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Assist with promotional activities to enhance brand presence
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Provide relief and operational support when required by the line manager
Stakeholder Interaction
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Sales Team Members: Collaboration on daily tasks and knowledge sharing
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Sales Account Developer: Training, guidance, feedback, and alignment with sales objectives and safety standards
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Consumers: Understanding consumer preferences and buying behaviour to support sales execution
Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy (minimum 40% pass rate)
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Grade 12 with English and a second language (minimum 40% pass rate)
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South African citizen
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Aged between 18 and 35 years
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Must be unemployed at the time of appointment
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Must be an Employment Equity candidate
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Available to work six days per week
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No criminal record or adverse credit record
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Consent to criminal, ID, and qualification verification
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Not currently enrolled in another learnership or full-time studies
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Must not have previously completed the same learnership or qualification
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Driver’s licence is advantageous
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Post-matric qualification in Sales & Marketing (advantageous)
Qualification Requirement
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Learners must obtain a minimum of 120 credits to qualify
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Learnership duration: 12 months
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit:
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Detailed CV
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Certified copy of matric certificate
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Certified copy of qualification (if applicable)
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Copy of driver’s licence (if available)


