Kick-start your retail career with Massmart and gain the skills, experience and qualification to thrive in South Africa’s dynamic wholesale and retail sector.
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Massmart 2025 Retail Learnership – Build Your Career in Wholesale & Retail Operations
Massmart is growing the next generation of retail professionals and invites qualified, unemployed South Africans to apply for our 2025 Learnership Programme. Over 12 months, you will gain hands-on experience in our stores, earn a nationally recognised National Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Operations, and develop the business, personal and technical skills needed for a successful retail career.
Programme Highlights
• Full-time, 12-month paid learnership (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026)
• Practical work experience in Massmart stores across Gauteng, North West, Eastern Cape, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal
• Structured training that blends classroom learning with on-the-floor mentoring
• Exposure to critical retail functions such as customer service, merchandising, inventory management and digital retail tools
Entry Requirements
• South African citizen with completed Matric / Grade 12
• Unemployed or employed for less than one year with any single employer
• Not enrolled in full-time study or any SETA-funded programme in 2025/26
• Able and willing to work retail hours on a fixed-term contract
• Applicants living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Customer-obsessed and passionate about the retail industry
• Digitally savvy with a curious, critical mindset
• Agile, innovative and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
HOW TO APPLY
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