Coca-Cola Beverages Learnerships (Mpumalanga) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

28 January 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is the 8th largest bottling company on the planet and the largest in Africa. CCBSA provides its services to 14 countries within Sub-Saharan Africa, namely Botswana, Comoros Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. CCBSA also prides itself on its large pan-African footprint as the company has over 36 bottling plants serving more than 600 000 outlets in Africa; and more than 16 000 employees.
CCBSA is focusing on a number of growth strategies that are in line with the Coca-Cola Company's 2020 vision. These strategies will be achieved through investment in sales, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.

DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Mpumalanga

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is offering a learnership opportunity to young, unemployed candidates interested in pursuing a commercial career within Sales and Marketing. During the programme, the candidate will be placed in the company's Sales Department and will report directly to the Sales Team Leaders. The aim of this programme is to allow CCBSA to find hardworking, and talented individuals to join their team, and to equip learners with the necessary skills needed to succeed within the Sales and Marketing sector.

What you will learn:

How to grow the company's volume
How to facilitate order taking processes
How to implement, execute, and monitor merchandising standards for both direct and indirect customers

Key performance areas of the programme:

Performing commercial aspects of the sales environment
Ensuring superior customer care is provided
Ensuring that all customer queries and complaints are managed
Performing all key marketing and management essentials
Maintaining proper merchandising standards
Practising essential communications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed Matric, with a minimum of 40% for English and Mathematics/ Mathematics literacy
Must be unemployed
Must have a valid code 8 drivers' licence (advantageous)
Must have excellent numerical and analytical capabilities
Must be able to establish and maintain positive relationships
Must work well in a team and independently
Must be assertive
Must have excellent negotiation skills
Must be adaptable
Must constantly look for ways to improve yourself
Must have excellent problem-solving capabilities
Must be goal orientated and driven
Must be dependable, responsible, and conscientious
Must be well-organised
Must have excellent planning capabilities
Must be able to work in a high pressured environment
Must be confident and socially outgoing

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Coca-Cola Beverages Learnerships (Mpumalanga)
(Reference number: CCB220111-10)

Attach the following documents to your application:

An up-to-date and full Curriculum Vitae (must include any relevant work experience and reference contact details)
Certified copies of your qualifications
A certified copy of your Identity Document
Proof of residence

Please note:

All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a Numeracy and Literacy test, as well as a medical and security clearance test.
CCBSA is committed to Employment Equity, as such, internal candidates will be given first preference, provided that this meets the company's EE goals.

CONTACT THE PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa directly:
Contact portal: https://www.ccbagroup.com/contact-us/