Job Description

Managed People Solutions is inviting unemployed youth to apply for a Junior Merchandiser Learnership based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

This opportunity is aimed at candidates from Randburg, Cosmo City and Alexandra who are ready to gain practical retail and sales experience.

The programme gives learners the opportunity to earn a National Certificate in Sales Representation while gaining real workplace experience in the retail sector.

This learnership is suitable for motivated young people who want to build a career in retail, sales, merchandising or customer-facing work.

What Is on Offer

Successful learners will receive:

• National Certificate in Sales Representation.
• Real workplace experience in the retail environment.
• Skills development.
• On-the-job training.
• Networking opportunities in the retail industry.
• Monthly stipend of R3 500.
• 12-month learnership programme.

Programme Benefits

This learnership gives candidates an opportunity to:

• Learn while earning a stipend.
• Gain valuable work experience.
• Build a CV with real industry exposure.
• Improve chances of long-term employment.
• Develop workplace confidence.
• Gain exposure to retail and sales environments.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be unemployed.
• Must be aged between 18 and 28 years.
• Must have completed National Senior Certificate / Matric.
• No prior work experience required.
• Must be willing to learn.
• Must be willing to grow in a professional environment.
• Must be motivated and eager to build a career in retail.

Preferred Residential Areas

Applicants should be based in or around:

• Randburg
• Cosmo City
• Alexandra
• Johannesburg

Skills

• Merchandising
• Sales representation
• Retail support
• Customer service
• Stock presentation
• Workplace readiness
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Retail industry exposure
• Sales support
• Learning ability
• Professional conduct
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn
• Career development