Pick n Pay invites unemployed South African Youth to apply for the wholesale and retail operations Learnerships programme 2025
Are you a creative, fashion-forward young South African looking to kick-start your career in retail? Pick n Pay’s Visual Merchandising Learnership 2025 is your golden opportunity to enter the dynamic world of retail and fashion — and get paid while doing it.
About the Pick n Pay wholesale and retail operations Learnerships program 2025
Pick n Pay Wholesale & Retail Operations is offering a 12-month paid learnership designed to equip you with practical retail skills, accredited training, and real-world experience in visual merchandising and retail operations.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on retail experience at one of South Africa’s largest retail chains
- Accredited training in visual merchandising and store operations
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Skills to design eye-catching, trend-driven product displays
- A clear career pathway into the retail and fashion industry
What You’ll Learn:
Throughout the 12-month learnership, you’ll gain vital retail knowledge and experience, including:
- Stock control and product placement
- Creating impactful, customer-friendly store displays
- Understanding fashion trends and translating them in-store
- Enhancing the customer experience through visual storytelling
Pick n Pay wholesale and retail operations Learnerships 2025 Requirements:
To qualify for the Pick n Pay Visual Merchandising Learnership 2025, you must:
- Be a South African citizen, aged 18–35
- Have Grade 12 / Matric (with English and Maths or Maths Literacy at NQF Level 2)
- Be unemployed and not enrolled in any studies
- Commit to the full 12-month programme
- Be available for in-store training and classroom sessions
Key Skills & Competencies:
We’re looking for candidates who:
- Have completed a pre-assessment process (if applicable)
- Are customer-focused with a flair for retail and fashion
- Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Have strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative, and be accountable
- Work well in a team environment
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills
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Why Choose Pick n Pay?
As one of South Africa’s most respected retail brands, Pick n Pay offers unmatched learning and growth opportunities. Our Visual Merchandising Learnership is not just a job — it’s a launchpad for your career in fashion and retail.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Pick n Pay wholesale and retail operations Learnership 2025
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