Job Description

Smollan is inviting applications for multiple Merchandiser Learnership opportunities listed on JobJack across various retail stores in South Africa.

These learnerships are designed for candidates who want to gain practical retail experience while developing skills in stock management, visual merchandising, product display, customer service, store maintenance, and general in-store support.

Successful candidates will work in busy retail environments and help ensure that products are correctly displayed, shelves are stocked, store areas are well maintained, and customers receive excellent service.

Available Locations

Gauteng

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Northgate

  • Northgate, Ext

• Merchandiser Learnership - SPAR Mnandi

  • Mnandi, Centurion

• Merchandiser Learnership - SPAR The Reeds

  • The Reeds, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Hyper Lifestyle

  • Brakfontein 399-Jr, Centurion

• Merchandiser Learnership - SUPERSPAR Sutherland

  • Wierdapark, Centurion

• Merchandiser Learnership - Shoprite Brits Pienaar

  • Brits, Brits

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Dainfern

  • Fourways, Sandton

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Jean Avenue

  • Die Hoewes, Centurion

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Nicolway

  • Bryanston, Sandton

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Midrand

  • Halfway House Estate, Midrand

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Waterfall

  • Midrand, Midrand

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Hyper Woodmead

  • Woodmead, Johannesburg

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Olympus

  • Faerie Glen, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Mall of Africa

  • Midrand, Midrand

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Hazeldean Square

  • Tyger Valley, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - PnP Clearwater

  • Strubens Valley, Roodepoort

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Family Tembisa

  • Igqagqa, Thembisa

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Hatfield

  • Hatfield, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Hyper Menlyn

  • Menlyn, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - SUPERSPAR Menlyn Maine

  • Menlyn, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - SUPERSPAR Glen Acres

  • Glen Marais, Kempton Park

• Merchandiser Learnership - Superspar Xavier

  • Ormonde, Johannesburg

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Lynrich

  • Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Cresta

  • Cresta, Johannesburg

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Family Oakfield

  • Northmead, Benoni

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Tambotie

  • Greenhills, Randfontein

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Hyper Newmarket

  • Newmarket Park, Alberton

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Family New Market

  • Newmarket Park, Alberton

• Merchandiser Learnership - PNP Brackenhurts

  • Brackenhurst, Alberton

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Emfuleni

  • Vanderbijlpark S.W. 5, Vanderbijlpark

• Merchandiser Learnership - Pick Family Heidelberg

  • Heidelberg, Heidelberg - GP

Limpopo

• Merchandiser Learnership - Shoprite Lephalale

  • Lephalale, Lephalale

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Modimolle

  • Modimolle, Modimolle

Mpumalanga

• Merchandiser Learnership - SUPERSPAR Riverside

  • Mbombela, Mbombela

• Merchandiser Learnership - SUPERSPAR Malelane

  • Malalane, Malalane

KwaZulu-Natal

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Ladysmith Mica Mall

  • Hospital Park, uMnambithi

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Watercrest

  • Waterfall, Pinetown

• Merchandiser Learnership - SPAR Howick

  • Howick, Howick

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Shelley Beach

  • Shelly Beach, Margate

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Mkabayi Mall

  • Vryheid, Vryheid

Northern Cape

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Kuruman
  • Kuruman, Kuruman

Western Cape

• Merchandiser Learnership - PnP Garden Route Mall

  • Hartenbos, Hartenbos

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Hiederand

  • Heiderand, Mossel Bay

• Merchandiser Learnership - Checkers Helderberg Mall

  • Firgrove Rural, Cape Town

• Merchandiser Learnership - PnP Somerset Mall

  • Firgrove Rural, Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Count, document, and manage stock levels.
• Unpack and organise products.
• Ensure shelves are stocked with the correct products.
• Create attractive product displays.
• Assist with store layouts, promotional displays, and pricing.
• Ensure products are properly displayed, priced, and maintained.
• Remove old, damaged, or unsuitable products.
• Work with sales, marketing, and other teams to support store goals.
• Provide product support and customer assistance where required.
• Keep store areas clean, tidy, and organised.
• Maintain accurate stock records and merchandising standards.

Requirements

• Matric certificate.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Must live within 15km of the job location.
• Clear criminal record.
• Must have own smartphone.
• Must have a South African ID, SARS letter, and bank confirmation letter.
• A Vodacom SIM card may be required if the application is successful.
• Must be willing to work shifts.

Preferences

• South African candidates.
• Candidates between the ages of 18 and 35.
• Passion for retail and customer service.
• Interest in learning and career growth.

Skills

• Stock management
• Visual merchandising
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Product display
• Store maintenance
• Sales support
• Product knowledge
• Organisation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment