Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa invites suitably qualified South African students to apply for the In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Learnership Location: Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is recruiting an In-Service Trainee to join its Manufacturing department in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal.
The opportunity is aimed at Operations Management students who have completed the theoretical components of their qualifications and require practical workplace experience to graduate.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Team Leader and gain exposure to manufacturing planning, warehousing, logistics and related operational activities.
Internship Programme Overview
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Abbreviation: CCBSA
Position: In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning
Reference number: CCB260708-4
Department: Manufacturing
Job category: Manufacturing
Programme type: Internship and experiential training
Location: Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum qualification: Operations Management studies
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Application method: Online
Purpose of the Internship
The programme provides practical workplace experience to students who need to complete an in-service or experiential training component as part of an Operations Management qualification.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional manufacturing environment.
The trainee may gain exposure to:
- Manufacturing planning
- Warehouse operations
- Logistics processes
- Inventory and stores administration
- Production-related systems
- Operational reporting
- Workplace quality standards
- Business problem-solving
Minimum Academic Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or Matric.
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy passed with at least 40%.
- Two South African languages passed with at least 40%.
- Current registration towards an Operations Management qualification.
- Completed all required theoretical modules.
- A need for practical workplace exposure to complete the qualification.
- A letter from the institution confirming the workplace-experience requirement.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed at the time of appointment.
- Be studying towards an Operations Management qualification.
- Have completed the theoretical modules of the qualification.
- Require in-service or experiential training to graduate.
- Be willing to complete practical training in an industrial environment.
- Not have previously completed an in-service training programme at another company or organisation.
Applicants who do not require workplace experience as part of their qualifications may not meet the programme requirements.
Institutional Letter Requirement
Applicants must obtain an official letter from their university or college confirming that workplace experience is required.
The letter should state:
- The applicant’s full name.
- The qualification being completed.
- That theoretical modules have been completed.
- The type of practical training required.
- The required duration or number of practical hours.
- That the training is necessary to complete the qualification.
Applications submitted without the institutional workplace-experience letter may be considered incomplete.
Knowledge Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
- An understanding of manufacturing, warehousing or logistics environments.
- Basic knowledge of stores-related enterprise resource planning systems.
Previous exposure to a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment will be advantageous.
Skills Required
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to perform under pressure.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- The ability to apply theoretical principles to workplace challenges.
- Problem-solving ability.
- The ability to identify and apply relevant industry trends.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication.
- Computer literacy.
- A willingness to learn.
Personal Attributes
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is looking for candidates with:
- A passion for quality.
- A positive attitude.
- High energy levels.
- An interest in working with people.
- Professional conduct.
- Reliability.
- Adaptability.
- Commitment to completing the training programme.
Manufacturing Planning Exposure
The successful trainee may support activities relating to:
- Production planning.
- Manufacturing schedules.
- Material availability.
- Inventory and stock coordination.
- Warehouse communication.
- Logistics planning.
- Operational reporting.
- Data capturing.
- Monitoring production requirements.
- Communicating planning information to relevant teams.
The exact responsibilities will be determined by the operational requirements of the Manufacturing department.
Documents Required
Interested applicants must prepare and submit:
- A detailed and updated CV.
- A certified copy of the Matric certificate.
- A certified copy of the most recent academic transcript.
- A Work Integrated Learning letter from the institution.
- A copy of the institution’s curriculum or requirements for in-service training.
- Any additional documents requested during the online application process.
Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear, complete and readable.
How to Apply for Coca-Cola In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Internship 2026
Applications must be submitted online.
Click here to apply for Coca-Cola In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Internship 2026
Use the following details to identify the position:
Position: In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning
Reference number: CCB260708-4
Applicants should complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the closing date.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid technical problems or incomplete submissions on the final day.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You are studying Operations Management.
- You have completed all theoretical modules.
- You require workplace experience to complete your qualification.
- You have an official institutional letter.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are unemployed.
- You have not previously completed an in-service training programme.
- Your academic transcript is attached.
- Your CV and contact details are up to date.
Management may use additional relevant information when shortlisting candidates.
About Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa operates within the beverage manufacturing and distribution industry.
Its operations include production, manufacturing planning, warehousing, logistics, distribution and customer supply. Through workplace training opportunities, the company provides students with practical exposure to large-scale manufacturing environments.