Company: AB InBev Africa / South African Breweries (SAB)
Location: Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Program Type: 12-Month Structured Learnership
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Program Overview
This structured, 12-month learnership is designed for ambitious, unemployed graduates seeking to build a commercial career within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This field-based role offers immersive training on the ground, focusing heavily on retail partnerships, brand activations, and commercial operations within local territories.
Core Responsibilities
Customer Development: Establish and nurture strategic business partnerships with local commercial accounts and tavern owners through consistent site visits and prompt problem resolution.
AMPPS Execution: Implement the company's core retail framework across outlets by optimizing product Availability, strategic Merchandising, Price communication, Promotional campaigns, and shelf Space.
Stock & Asset Management: Perform inventory tracking to guarantee 100% availability of key brands, oversee stock rotation protocols, and manage the deployment of company assets (such as fridges and brand signage).
Market Analysis: Keep a pulse on local market shifts, track competitor shelf footprint, and enforce pricing compliance to boost volume growth.
Key Requirements
Academic Qualifications: A completed Post-Matric Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related commercial field.
Driver's License: A valid, unendorsed Code 8 (Class B) driver’s license (candidates will be subject to a practical driving competency assessment).
Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working Hours: Flexibility to work unconventional schedules, including weekends and public holidays, as dictated by field demands.
Key Competencies: High adaptability, strong negotiation and selling skills, excellent administrative organization, personal resilience, and a results-driven attitude.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can view the full specifications and submit their academic documents directly through the official SAB/AB InBev career portal:
Application Checklist: Ensure you attach your updated CV, certified copies of your qualifications, academic transcripts, and your driver's license during the submission process to avoid automatic disqualification.
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