Learnerships

Clover YES Learnership 2025: Sales Jobs Now Open for Youth (Matric Needed – Apply Before June 29!)

Clover Invites Matriculants to Apply for Assistant Sales Representative Learnerships (10 Positions Available). Applications Close on 29 June 2025.

Are you a young South African with a Grade 12 certificate and looking for a way into the job market? Clover, one of the biggest names in the dairy and food industry, is offering a YES Learnership Programme for unemployed youth who are ready to kick-start their careers in sales. This opportunity is for 10 Assistant Sales Representative positions under the Emerging Markets team. The programme will run for 12 months and gives you real work experience while earning a stipend.

This learnership is part of Clover’s mission to support youth development and job creation in South Africa. These positions will be based at various locations across the country, reporting to the Clover Clayville branch in Gauteng. If you want to gain valuable sales experience, build your skills, and grow your confidence in the business world, this opportunity is perfect for you.

What is the Clover YES Learnership Programme All About?

This is not just a regular job – it’s a chance to get real-life sales experience, receive mentorship, and build a career path. You’ll be part of the Masakhane Commercial team, where you’ll learn how to work with clients, sell products, and support customers – all in a structured and supportive environment.

Over 12 months, you will be trained in everything from customer service to planning, communication, and sales tracking. If you are motivated, eager to learn, and passionate about making a difference, Clover wants you on their team.

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for this exciting sales learnership, you must:

Have Grade 12 / Matric certificate (NQF 4)
Be unemployed and available for 12 months
Have a valid Code 08 driver’s license
Be fluent in English
Be a South African citizen aged between 18–35

If you meet the above and have a go-getter attitude, you’re halfway there!

What Makes You a Good Fit?

Clover is looking for young people who are:

Proactive and take action
Honest and consistent in how they work
Can bounce back from challenges (resilient)
Know how to plan and organize their time well
Have strong people skills
Are motivated and want to succeed
Care about customers and enjoy helping people
Can communicate clearly
Can negotiate and close deals
Can work independently and as part of a team

What Will You Do in This Role?

Here’s what your daily responsibilities could look like:

1. Bring in New Customers

Visit potential clients in the Food Service Industry (FSI) and General Trade (GT) channels
Help clients apply for accounts with Clover
Make sure at least 125 FSI and 200 GT customers are recruited each month

2. Support Customer Service

Help new customers get started smoothly
Keep great relationships with existing clients
Solve customer problems quickly and professionally
Work closely with Sales Reps and Area Managers to make sure customers are taken care of

3. Sales Support Tasks

Help set up customer orders and ensure stock availability
Minimize product returns and maintain product display (facings)
Monitor how well products are selling
Keep records of all sales by outlet and product
Make sure the right prices are used, and fridges meet compliance standards

Why You Should Apply

This opportunity offers much more than just a job. It’s your entry into the professional world, backed by one of the most respected companies in South Africa. You’ll learn valuable skills, gain real experience, and possibly open doors for a permanent role in the future. If you’re eager to learn and passionate about growing your future, Clover’s YES Learnership could be your big break.