NTK Retail Learnership Branch Marketer Vacancies

NTK Retail invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Learnership Branch Marketer Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 24 November 2025. If you have always wanted to grow your skills in a real working environment while learning from one of South Africa’s most trusted agricultural groups, this could be the step you have been waiting for. This learnership gives you the chance to work, learn, and build a career in marketing within the retail and agricultural space.

Why The VKB Group Matters

NTK Retail forms part of the well-known VKB Group, a company that has deep roots in South African agriculture. This group supports farmers, helps communities, and makes food that goes straight from the farm to households across the country. Through brands like VKB, GWK and NTK, the group shows its long history of helping farmers produce better food while making sure consumers receive quality goods.

Over the years, the VKB Group has grown beyond farming support. Today, they are active in many parts of the food supply chain. They work in processing, logistics, storage, and connecting farmers to markets at a national and global level. Through this, the group has become a strong “house of brands,” trusted by thousands of farmers and customers. Their goal is to build the agriculture business of the future, where modern skills, technology, teamwork, and customer service all come together.

What This Learnership Is About

The Learnership Branch Marketer position is designed to help you understand how products are marketed, sold, and managed inside a busy retail and agricultural store. Your role will be to promote the company’s stock, assist customers, and help ensure that the store always has the right products available. You will learn how stock moves, how customers think, and how to build real relationships that help the business grow.

As a learner, you will be trained in selling merchandise, understanding customer needs, and working towards set targets. The job is hands-on, and you will get real experience dealing with clients, solving problems, organizing stock, and keeping the store environment in good condition.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• A clear criminal record
• A willingness to be thorough and accurate in your work
• The ability to add value through your attitude and work ethic
• 1–3 years’ experience in irrigation (advantageous but not required)
• Any experience in a similar field will also be an added advantage

The role suits someone who enjoys working with people, cares about good service, and wants to understand how marketing and sales work at ground level.

What You Will Be Doing Daily

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing stock and making sure shelves remain full
• Marketing products and helping customers find what they need
• Keeping your work area clean and organized
• Handling queries and helping solve problems within your role
• Merchandising stock and making sure displays look appealing

This job will help you learn how a store operates behind the scenes. You will also gain experience in customer service, planning, and making practical decisions.

Skills You Need to Succeed

The learnership will help you grow many important skills, including:

• Strong decision-making
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Good planning and organizing
• Compliance and attention to rules
• Personal resilience
• Excellent communication
• Building long-term customer relationships

These are skills you can use in many industries, making this opportunity a strong starting point for anyone building a long-term career.

Important Notes About Applying

The VKB Group may close job postings at any time if needed. They follow an Employment Equity Plan and support hiring People with Disabilities. Your information will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.

Before applying, take note of the following:

• Use Google Chrome to access their career portal
• Make sure your CV is clear and saved as PDF or Word
• Do not upload handwritten documents
• Only submit your CV in the “Upload CV” section
• Other documents like ID and license can be uploaded in their correct fields
• If uploading a profile photo, ensure it is at least 300 x 300px

This learnership is ideal for someone young, driven, and ready to learn. If you want a career in the agricultural retail sector and enjoy working with people, make sure to apply before the closing date.