Young South Africans who wish to obtain real-world work experience and a nationally recognized degree have a great opportunity with the Truworths Stores Learnership Programme 2026. This learnership intake is available to applicants nationwide and is open to youth from all South African provinces.
In the retail industry, Truworths is renowned for its investments in skill development and youth advancement. Successful participants in this program receive formal training, mentorship, and practical work experience that enhances their employability in the business and retail sectors.
About Trustworth
Truworths forms part of Truworths International, an investment holding company listed on the JSE, whose companies are engaged in the retailing of fashion apparel and accessories. The Truworths International Retail Group incorporates Identity, YDE and Uzzi.
Leanership Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Truworths Stores Learnership Programme |
| Company | Truworths |
| Job Type | Learnership |
| Reference Number | TRU260126-1 |
| Closing Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
| Business Area | Field Operations |
| Location | All provinces in South Africa |
| Minimum Requirement | Grade 10 |
| Main Focus | Retail store work (sales floor and service desk) |
| Core Duties | Customer service, merchandising, POS payments, opening customer accounts, stock control |
What Learners Will Do?
According to the job description, this learnership is focused on training you to become a cross-trained sales consultant, meaning you will be trained in more than one function in the store.
1) Sales Floor Training
On the sales floor, you will learn how to:
- Approach customers
- Assist them to find the right product
- Promote specials and deals
- Keep the store neat and attractive
- Understand fashion trends and customer needs
2) Service Desk Training
At the service desk, you will learn to:
- Handle purchases and returns (where applicable)
- Work with store systems
- Support customers with account-related questions
- Keep calm and professional even when customers are upset
3) Stock & Merchandising Training
This is a big part of retail. You will learn:
- How merchandise is displayed and sold
- How to keep stock organised
- How to reduce stock losses
- How to follow store layout rules
4) Assessments and Logbooks
This learnership is not just “show up and work”. You will be expected to:
- Complete logbooks
- Prepare for assessments
- Be declared competent after evaluation
This helps ensure that you don’t only work — you also walk away with measurable workplace learning.
Requirements (Who Can Apply?)
To apply for this Truworths learnership, you must meet the following:
Minimum Education Requirement
Grade 10
This is important because many opportunities require Matric, but this one starts at Grade 10, which opens doors for more applicants.
Personal Interest / Passion
Passion for fashion and retail
Truworths is a fashion retailer. You don’t need to be an expert, but you must be:
- Interested in clothes, trends, and store presentation
- Willing to help customers find the right look
- Comfortable working with people
Disability Focus
This programme is specifically for persons living with disabilities, so your application should reflect this clearly and professionally.
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Documents Checklist
Here’s what you should prepare:
1) Update Your CV for Retail
Your CV should include:
- Your schooling (highest grade passed)
- Any volunteer work
- Any school leadership roles (prefect, class rep, etc.)
- Skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving
- Contact details that are correct
Even if you don’t have work experience, your CV can still be strong if it’s neat and honest.
2) Write a Simple but Powerful Motivation
If you are asked for motivation, say things like:
- You want to gain retail skills
- You want to grow in customer service
- You are committed to learning and assessments
- You are excited about fashion and store work
3) Be Ready for Retail Interviews
Retail interviews usually ask:
- Why do you want to work in retail?
- How would you deal with a difficult customer?
- Can you stand for long hours?
- Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?
Practice these answers before your interview.
How to Apply for Truworths Learnership 2026
Application portal : https://truworths-learnerships.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse
