Learnerships

Merchandising Learnership 2025 Now Open – Matric Needed Only!

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!