Truworths, one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers, has announced an exciting new learnership opportunity at their Polokwane location.
This comprehensive cross-training program, the Truworths Learnership, is designed to equip participants with versatile retail skills, enabling them to operate effectively on both the sales floor and at the service desk.
Program Overview
The learnership focuses on developing well-rounded retail professionals who can seamlessly transition between customer-facing sales roles and service desk responsibilities. Participants will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of retail operations, from merchandising to point-of-sale systems and account management.
With a closing date of May 31, 2025, interested candidates still have time to apply for this valuable career development opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Complete a minimum of 120 hours of practical work experience
- Actively participate in learning and knowledge acquisition
- Prepare for and successfully complete competency assessments
- Assist customers with product selection and inquiries
- Implement merchandising according to MBP (Merchandise Business Planning) principles
- Process payments and purchases using point-of-sale systems
- Open new customer accounts
- Contribute to stock loss prevention and control
- Build and maintain positive customer relationships
- Ensure customer security and safety throughout the store
Skills Development Focus
The program is specifically designed to create versatile retail professionals through comprehensive cross-training. By the end of the learnership, participants will be competent in both sales floor operations and service desk functions, making them valuable assets to the retail industry.
Application Information
Interested candidates should visit the Truworths recruitment portal to submit their applications before the May 31, 2025 deadline.
This learnership represents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to establish or advance a career in retail, gaining valuable skills and experience with one of South Africa’s most respected fashion retailers.