Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for their Internships programme 2025
Are you a young, unemployed South African graduate looking to gain real-world work experience in procurement and supply chain management? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Internship Programme, specifically within the Procurement Department at its Midrand offices.
This 12-month internship is a rare opportunity to work with one of the world’s most recognized beverage brands and gain hands-on exposure to procurement operations in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.
Company Overview
- Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
- Location: Midrand, South Africa
- Department: Procurement
- Internship Duration: 12 Months
- Position: Procurement Intern
- Reporting To: Country Category Specialist
About the Coca-Cola Procurement Internship 2025
The Coca-Cola Procurement Internship Programme 2025 is designed to provide young graduates with valuable practical training and professional development within the Finance and Procurement divisions of CCBSA. Over the course of 12 months, the successful candidate will gain comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, vendor sourcing, contract management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Intern
As a Procurement Intern at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, your main duties will include:
- Handling query resolution related to procurement processes
- Supporting procurement administration for:
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Assisting with preferential vendor sourcing, including:
- B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)
- 51% Black-Owned and 30% Black Woman-Owned vendors
- EME (Exempted Micro Enterprises) and QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprises)
- Supporting the contract administration process via:
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform
- Submitting contract pricing data for input into ERP systems (SAP/D365)
- Managing vendor and pricing queries
- Updating the Transporter Database with new routes, vendor details, and approved rates
- Collaborating with departments such as distribution, exports, imports, and supply chain planning
- Tracking and updating vendor application statuses for upcoming RFQ, RFP, and RFI cycles
- Summarizing notes from Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) sessions
- Logging air and sea freight requests into the appropriate tracking systems
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Coca-Cola Internship Programme 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- A completed Degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Commerce
- Finance
- Or a related field
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Additional Requirements:
- Some relevant work experience or internship exposure (preferred but not mandatory)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Knowledge of SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a strong advantage
- Must be a South African citizen
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Why Apply for the Coca-Cola Internship Programme?
Joining the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Internship Programme provides you with:
- Practical work experience in a world-renowned company
- Exposure to industry-standard tools such as ERP platforms and procurement systems
- Opportunities to build a strong professional network
- Insight into corporate operations within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry
- A solid foundation for launching your career in procurement or supply chain management
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Coca-Cola Internships programme 2025