If you’re passionate about fashion and have a keen eye for trends, Truworths is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring buyers. The Trainee Buyer role at Truworths is a stepping stone into the dynamic world of retail fashion, providing hands-on experience in merchandising, supplier negotiations, and product development.
Key Details About The Trainee Buyer Internship
It’s a permanent, on-site position based at Truworths’ Head Office in Cape Town, South Africa.
As part of the Merchant Training Programme, you will learn the intricacies of fashion buying, from conceptualizing new trends to working with suppliers and managing budgets.
| Job Title | Trainee Buyer |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | TRU241223-3 |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Closing Date | 23 December 2025 |
Your Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Provide creative and conceptual input into fashion ranges.
- Develop trend-driven collections tailored to the South African market.
- Gain insights into product design and construction.
- Balance trend awareness with commercial viability.
- Conduct product analysis to optimize the fashion offering.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Develop strong negotiation skills.
- Manage and allocate budgets effectively.
Qualifications and Experience
To qualify for the Trainee Buyer role, applicants should have a creative qualification, preferably a fashion-related degree or diploma.
Truworths is looking for candidates with essential competencies who:
- Have a passion for fashion and retail trends.
- Possess strong negotiation skills.
- Are eager to learn and develop merchandising expertise.
How to Apply for the Internship
A lot of retail companies have dedicated recruitment websites to allow applications to apply for jobs and internships online.
To apply for this internship, please access the Truworths recruit platform and submit your application right away.
You’ll be required to register your Truworths profile to manage your online CV and track your application statuses on the platform.
You might also be required to upload additional documents such as:
- CV
- Portfolio showcasing your best graphic design work
- ID Copy
- Matric Certificate
- Tertiary Qualification & Academic Transcripts
Then once submitted, you must set up job alerts to be notified whenever Truworths publishes new job opportunities