About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is pleased to be recognized as one of the most successful food and beverage businesses in the world. The firm makes it a priority each and every day to fulfill their aim of spreading more smiles into the world with each and every bite and drink they provide. More than one billion servings of their goods are consumed every single day in over two hundred different nations and territories throughout the globe.
Their portfolio comprises of numerous popular brands, such as Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker, which produce more than $1 billion in expected annual retail sales apiece, contributing to the delivery of more than $70 billion in net revenue in 2020. More than 13 000 people are employed by PepsiCo Southern Africa throughout its three different business segments, which are SA Food and Beverages, Essential Foods, and West, East, and Central Africa (WECA).
About the PepsiCo Sales Learnership 2025
PepsiCo is providing X7 positions for applicants who are interested in becoming learners under the company and improve their professional working knowledge. Learners in the PepsiCo Sales Learnership get hands-on experience in areas such as sales and negotiation, promotion strategies, maximizing customer happiness, responding to customer complaints, working as part of a sales and marketing team, and compliance and legal concerns.
The applicants will first be put through a screening procedure, after which they will be enrolled in a structured learning program that will last for at least a year and will include both theoretical and practical learning based on their experiences in the workplace. Learners will have a solid knowledge of the basics of marketing and brand management upon successful completion of this learnership. ccepted learners will receive 139 credits from this programme.
You will be required to perform the duties below:
- Complete the 12-month Sales Learnership Program successfully
- Reach the revenue and volume targets set in the Annual Operating Plan
- Ensure a 100% customer call rate is consistently achieved
- Attain a 90% strike rate on sales or customer engagements
- Keep the stales threshold rate at or below 0.5%
- Secure new business opportunities in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan
- Manage both cash handling and stock control effectively
- Pull and analyze performance reports to drive ongoing route improvements
- Contribute to cost efficiency by operating the company vehicle responsibly
- Follow all relevant functional and non-functional company policies and procedures, including those related to Sales and Health & Safety
- Maintain cleanliness and proper upkeep of company assets such as handheld devices, vehicles, uniforms, and mobile phones.
Eligibility Criteria
First and foremost, you must familiarize yourself with the PepsiCo Sales Learnership’s eligibility standards. Each of these criteria will influence whether or not you would be an excellent candidate. In case you’d want to double-check your credentials, please refer to the list of qualifying prerequisites provided below. Ideally, if you want to enhance your chances of success, you should be able to meet all of the requirements on the following list.
The PepsiCo Sales Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
- Complete a 3-year tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce
- Hold a valid Code 10 driver’s license
- Obtain a valid Public Driver’s Permit (PDP).
Application Instructions
Apply online (PepsiCo Sales Learnership 2025):
- X3 Sales Learner x3 (Temporary) – Port Elizabeth DC – Req ID: 376867
- X1 Sales Learner (Temporary) – Bethlehem DC – Req ID: 391545
- X1 Sales Learner (Temporary) – George DC Snacks – Req ID: 391025
- X1 Sales Learner (1 Year FTC) – Hermanus DC Snacks – Req ID: 391875
- X1 Sales Learner (Temporary) – George DC Snacks – Req ID: 391020
Please type in your email address into the provided box. An application form will be sent to your inbox. Please fill out the form with your most relevant responses by typing them into the appropriate areas. All of the personal information you submit should be accurate and correspond to your actual circumstances.
Additionally, candidates will also need to send in a valid copy of your Identity Document as well as certified copies of your most recent education certificates.
Alternatively, you can apply using your handphone, since it is much more practical than applying via computer. If you are using an OS Android handphone, you can use Google Chrome as your web browser. Since Google Chrome is automatically available in OS Android handphones, you don’t have to install any other browsers.
The information you provide will be reviewed by the whole selection committee, which will include you. As a result, you should double-check to ensure that there is no fictitious information. If there is any evidence that applicants are giving false information, they may be placed in a risky position.
By sending in your applications, you are hereby giving permission to the selection committee to have your personal information utilized for registration purposes.
Candidates must process their applications through the portal provided above. Submissions made through other methods, such as hand delivery or fax, will not be accepted by the selection committee.
Closing Date
Application is available as long as it is not deleted on its official website.
Be sure to send in your applications as soon as possible. An early submission can help you guarantee a spot during the registration period. Plus, it prevents any unwanted last-minute incidents, like sudden heavy Internet traffic or missing documents. Make sure you get to it quickly.
PepsiCo holds all rights to appoint anyone during the recruitment period. All decisions made by the selection committee are final. Candidates are strictly disallowed from canvassing with the committee’s decision.
