Managed People Solutions Invites Young, Ambitious Applicants to Apply for Their 12-Month Merchandising Learnership Programme. The Closing Date Is Approaching – Apply Now to Secure Your Spot!
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 28, have a Grade 12 certificate, and live in or near Cape Town South, this could be your chance to kickstart your career in the retail industry.
Managed People Solutions is offering an exciting 12-month Merchandising Learnership Programme that gives young people the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience while learning practical retail and merchandising skills. You’ll be trained by experienced professionals and get paid R4,000 per month while you learn!
This is more than just a job. It’s a career launchpad.
What Is the Merchandising Learnership About?
This programme is designed to equip unemployed youth with critical industry skills. You’ll be trained to work as a Junior Merchandiser, helping major retail stores stay organized, visually appealing, and stocked with the right products at the right time.
You’ll learn while you work, gaining real experience in stores and building your CV for future job opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Junior Merchandiser:
As part of your learnership, you will be responsible for:
- Identifying which products should be placed on shelves
- Drawing stock from storage or receiving areas
- Checking product quality, vintage (date), pricing, and rotation
- Following specific merchandising plans and instructions
- Giving feedback on customer complaints or product issues
- Keeping track of stock, promotions, and new products
- Recording your merchandising activities accurately
- Reporting any out-of-stock items to the Retail Sales Manager (RSM)
- Visiting stores based on a fixed call cycle
You’ll gain practical experience in real retail environments, making you a strong candidate for future permanent roles.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for this learnership, you must:
- Be between 18 and 28 years old
- Have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Have passed Mathematics and English in school
- Be currently unemployed
- Be willing to commit to 12 months of full-time learning and working
- Live in or close to Cape Town South (since you’ll need to report to your store)
What You’ll Get:
- A 12-month Learnership Contract
- Monthly stipend of R4,000
- Nationally recognized skills training
- Real work experience in top retail locations
- Mentorship and coaching from industry professionals
- Improved job readiness and employment opportunities
How to Apply – It’s Simple
If you meet the requirements and are ready to start building your career, don’t wait.
Apply online by submitting:
- Your updated CV
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of your Matric Certificate
👉 Apply here:
Learning Programmes Application Form
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Make sure your contact details are correct!
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity
Unemployment in South Africa remains high, especially among young people. That’s why this learnership is so important—it gives you a real chance to:
- Get paid while you learn
- Start a career in the fast-paced world of retail and merchandising
- Build work experience that employers value
- Gain professional skills you can use anywhere
Whether you want to grow in retail or branch into sales, logistics, or marketing later—this is your first step.
📍 Location: Cape Town South
🕒 Duration: 12 Months
💸 Stipend: R4,000 per month
📅 Closing Date: Apply as soon as possible—positions fill up quickly!