12-Month Workplace Learnership Opportunity - Welkom

Introduction

Retail Learnership Programme (12 Months)

Location: Welkom, Free State

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Looking for your first job? Ready to gain real work experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification?

A well-established, family-owned retail group is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individuals to join its 12-Month Learnership Programme.

If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with people and want to develop valuable workplace skills, this opportunity could be the perfect first step towards a successful retail career.

The Qualification is a Health Promotion Officer, where you will be expected to both learn and apply yourselves in our Retail environment.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Saturday
  • Rotational shifts
  • Approximately 42 hours per week

Duties & Responsibilities

What You'll Gain

This programme combines practical workplace experience with structured learning, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills employers are looking for.

You'll gain experience in areas such as:

  • Customer Service
  • Cashier Operations
  • Merchandising & Shelf Packing
  • Stock Receiving & Store Operations
  • Teamwork & Communication
  • Bakery Support
  • Butchery Support
  • Receiving Deliveries
  • Structured Learning & Workplace Assessments
You'll rotate through different departments, giving you exposure to many areas of retail and helping you discover where your strengths lie.

Grow Your Career

This isn't just a learnership—it's an opportunity to build your future.

High-performing learners may have opportunities to grow into roles such as:

  • Merchandiser
  • Receiving Clerk
  • Supervisor
  • Assistant Manager
  • Store Manager
If you're committed, hardworking and willing to learn, there's real potential to grow within the business.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

✔ Grade 12 (Matric)

✔ South African ID

✔ Good communication skills

✔ Passion for customer service

Retail experience is an advantage—but not required.

First-time job seekers are encouraged to apply!

We're Looking For People Who Are:

✔ Friendly and customer-focused

✔ Honest and trustworthy

✔ Reliable and punctual

✔ Hard-working

✔ Positive and eager to learn

✔ Team players with a great attitude

✔ Willing to work in different departments

Important Information

This is a Retail Learnership Programme, which means successful applicants will:

✔ Gain practical workplace experience

✔ Work alongside experienced retail professionals

✔ Complete the full qualification

✔ Attend learning sessions

✔ Complete assignments and learning activities

✔ Participate actively throughout the programme

Applicants should be committed to completing the full 12-month programme.

Package & Remuneration

What You Will Receive

✔ Monthly stipend of R3,500

✔ Workplace experience in a professional retail environment

✔ Accredited qualification

✔ Support and guidance throughout the programme

✔ Store Wi-Fi for online learning sessions

✔ Tablet provided for learning purposes (ownership transfers after the agreed repayment process)

Interested?

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