Coca-Cola Beverages SA (CCBSA) & FoodBev SETA In-Service Training, Internships & Learnerships – 2026

Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)

Partner: FoodBev SETA

Programme Type: In-Service Training | Internships | Learnerships

Duration: 12 months

Location: Various locations in South Africa

Start Date: April 2026

Closing Date: Not yet specified – Apply as soon as possible 

About the Programme

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), in partnership with the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA), is offering structured In-Service Training, Internships and Learnerships for unemployed South African youth. These programmes are registered with the FoodBev SETA and provide participants with real workplace experience, practical skills, national recognition, and a solid foundation for future employment in the industry.

The opportunities are designed to help learners transition from education into the workplace, combining on-the-job training with workplace exposure in technical, operational and support functions across the business.

Programme Types Available 

In-Service Traineeships

These roles are suited for learners who still require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications:

Engineering Trainee

Manufacturing Planning Trainee

Manufacturing Stores Trainee

Processing Trainee

Quality Assurance Trainee

Internships

Office-based and business support internships include:

Learning and Development

Procurement

Fleet

Logistics

Remuneration and Benefits

Learnerships

Structured programmes leading to a qualification. Currently available:

HR Administration Learner – specifically for persons living with disabilities.

Who Should Apply

To be eligible for the Coca-Cola Beverages SA & FoodBev SETA training programmes, you must:

Be a South African citizen

Be between 18 and 35 years old

Be unemployed at the time of application

Have a Matric certificate with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy passed at a minimum of 40%

Be proficient in English and at least one other South African language (minimum 40%)

Not have completed the same qualification/learnership at another company

Meet employment equity preference criteria (preference given to youth from historically disadvantaged groups, including persons living with disabilities)

For In-Service Trainee positions:

You will also need a letter from your institution confirming your need for workplace experience if you are completing a qualification. 

Required Documents

When applying, be sure to prepare and upload the following:

Updated CV

Certified copy of South African ID

Matric certificate or statement of results

Letter from your institution (for In-Service trainees)

Academic records / tertiary certificates (if applicable)

Medical certificate confirming disability status (for HR Admin Learner)

Note:

Each file should be clear, legible, and less than 1MB. 

Benefits of the Programme

12 months of structured workplace experience

Hands-on training in a global manufacturing environment

FoodBev SETA accreditation (recognised skills qualification)

Real industry exposure — build valuable skills for your CV

Competitive monthly stipends (paid according to SETA guidelines)

Completing this programme will significantly boost your chances of future employment and help you stand out in a competitive job market.

How to Apply

Applications for the CCBSA & FoodBev SETA In-Service Training, Internships and Learnerships must be submitted online via the official CCBSA recruitment platform.