Learnership Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Reference Number: TRU260126-1
Location: All provinces in South Africa
Minimum Requirement: Grade 10
Workplace Type: On-site
Business Area: Field Operations
This learnership is specifically for people who live with disabilities.
It aims to help them get involved in the retail industry and support their inclusion and empowerment.
About the Truworths Stores Learnership 2026
The Truworths Stores Learnership Programme offers individuals the chance to gain hands-on experience and training in the retail field.
Through this programme, you will be trained as a cross–trained sales consultant.
This means you will get experience in several areas of the store, which include:
Sales floor operations
Service desk operations
Merchandising and stock control
Customer service
POS (Point of Sale) systems
What You Will Learn
1.
Sales Floor Training
You will learn how to:
– Approach and help customers
– Promote products and special offers
– Keep the store tidy and attractive
– Understand fashion trends
– Provide good customer service
2.
Service Desk Training
You will get training on:
– Processing purchases and returns
– Answering customer questions
– Using store systems in a professional way
– Staying calm and professional in stressful situations
3.
Stock & Merchandising
You will learn:
– How to display products correctly
– How to follow the store’s layout rules
– How to reduce loss of stock
– How to apply MBP (Merchandise Best Practice) rules
4.
Assessments & Logbooks
This programme includes more than just working in the store.
You will also need to:
– Keep logbooks
– Prepare for assessments
– Be assessed and declared competent
– Complete at least 120 working hours as part of the programme
Key Responsibilities
If you get selected, you will be expected to:
– Help customers on the sales floor
– Process payments through POS systems
– Open new customer accounts
– Manage the store’s stock properly
– Build relationships with customers
– Ensure the store is safe and secure
– Prepare for your learnership assessments
To be considered, you must:
– Have completed Grade 10
– Be interested in fashion and retail
– Be ready to work with customers
– Be committed to learning and improving
– Be a person living with a disability (this programme is designed for you)
You should apply if:
– You have no work experience but want to start a career in retail
– You want to gain practical skills in a real workplace
– You enjoy working with people
– You are ready to complete assessments
– You want to build a future in retail
How to Prepare Your Application
1.
Update Your CV
Make sure to include:
– Highest grade you have achieved
– Any volunteer experience
– Any leadership positions you had at school
– Your communication and teamwork skills
– Your correct contact details
2.
Prepare a Strong Motivation
You might be asked questions like:
– Why do you want to work in retail?
– How would you handle a difficult customer?
– Are you ready to work on weekends and holidays?
Practice your answers before applying.
Click here to start your application.