This programme is designed to give unemployed youth a valuable opportunity to gain retail experience while earning an accredited qualification.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Location: South Africa
Table of Contents
About the Pick n Pay Learnership Programme
Benefits of the Learnership
What You Will Learn
Minimum Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Why Apply for the Pick n Pay Learnership?
How to Apply
About the Pick n Pay Learnership Programme
The Pick n Pay Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership is a 12-month paid training opportunity that blends classroom-based learning with practical, hands-on retail experience. Participants will be part of the team responsible for creating engaging customer experiences and keeping the retail environment fresh, vibrant, and trend-driven.
This programme not only equips learners with essential skills in visual merchandising and retail operations but also provides a pathway into a lasting career in the retail and fashion industry.
Benefits of the Learnership
By joining the Pick n Pay Learnership, successful applicants will receive:
Accredited training in retail operations and visual merchandising
Hands-on practical experience in a dynamic retail environment
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
Skills in stock management, visual displays, and customer engagement
A structured pathway to potential employment within the retail sector
What You Will Learn
Learners will develop a wide range of skills, including:
Stock control and management
Creating trend-driven and impactful visual displays
Designing customer-friendly store layouts
Enhancing customer shopping experiences
Team collaboration and problem-solving in a retail setting
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 35
- Hold a Grade 12 qualification with English and Maths/Maths Literacy at NQF Level 2
- Be currently unemployed and not studying
- Be willing to commit to the 12-month programme
- Be able to attend both classroom training sessions and in-store practical training
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Successful completion of a pre-assessment process (if required)
- Strong customer service orientation
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and accountability
- Ability to work well in a team
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- A passion for retail, fashion, and innovation
Why Apply for the Pick n Pay Learnership?
This programme is not just a learnership—it’s a career gateway. Graduates will walk away with practical skills, industry knowledge, and a nationally recognized qualification that strengthens their employability in South Africa’s competitive retail industry.
If you are eager to grow, passionate about retail, and ready to step into a career-changing opportunity, this is your chance.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
How to Apply
NB. Use the links given below to Apply
Location: Johannesburg
Apply Online for the Pick n Pay: Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership
Apply Online for the Pick n Pay: Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership