Smollan is offering a wide range of Merchandiser Learnership opportunities for young South Africans who want to gain hands-on experience in the retail industry. Opportunities available across the country with Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Clicks or SuperSpar.
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Smollan is offering a wide range of Merchandiser Learnership opportunities for young South Africans who want to gain hands-on experience in the retail industry. This full-time programme provides practical workplace training, helping learners develop essential merchandising and sales skills.
If you are passionate about retail and want to build a career in a fast-paced environment, this learnership is a great place to start.
There are opportunities at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Clicks and other retailers.
About the Smollan Learnership Programmes
The Smollan Merchandiser Learnership is designed to equip learners with the skills needed to succeed in retail. Participants will gain real-world experience in stock management, product displays, and customer service while working in retail stores.
Programme details include:
- Salary: R3 500 per month
- Working hours: 9 hours per day (shift-based)
- Job type: Full-time contract
- Start date: ASAP
What You Will Do
As a Merchandiser Learner, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock by counting, unpacking, and organising products
- Creating visually appealing product displays
- Ensuring correct product pricing to drive sales
- Maintaining product quality by removing damaged or outdated items
- Assisting customers with product information and queries
- Working with sales and marketing teams to achieve targets
- Keeping the store clean, organised, and customer-friendly
What You Need to Apply
To qualify for the Smollan Merchandiser Learnership, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Matric (National Senior Certificate) or equivalent
- Strong English communication skills
- Live within 15km of the job location
- Have a clear criminal record
- Own a smartphone
- Be able to provide required documents (ID, SARS letter, bank confirmation)
Please note that successful applicants will be required to use a Vodacom SIM card for work purposes.
Preferred Criteria
While not mandatory, the following will strengthen your application:
- South African citizenship
- Age between 18 and 35
- Interest in or exposure to retail or learnership programmes
Skills and Attributes
Smollan is looking for candidates who are:
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Motivated and eager to learn
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Professional in appearance and communication
- Team players with strong interpersonal skills
Why Join Smollan?
Smollan is committed to developing young talent through its learning programmes. As a learner, you will benefit from:
- Practical retail experience with a leading company
- Skills development through the Smollan Academy
- Exposure to merchandising, sales, and customer service
- Opportunities for growth and career development
Application Process
Applicants will be required to complete an assessment as part of the recruitment process. You may also need to answer questions related to your employment history, household income, and location.
If you are ready to gain valuable retail experience and start your career, apply now for the Smollan Merchandiser Learnership Programme.
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