Company:

Truworths Stores (a subsidiary of Truworths International)

Location:

Across South Africa (728 local stores and 49 stores outside SA)

Remuneration:

Stipend offered (aligned with learnership regulations)

Closing Date:

30 September 2025

Introduction

Truworths is one of South Africa’s most established and successful fashion retail chains. With over 700 stores nationwide and several outlets across Africa, the brand is known for its innovative fashion styles that meet international standards. Truworths International, its parent company, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and operates with a strong focus on sustainability and growth in the fast-changing retail industry.

The Truworths Stores Learnership 2025 offers persons living with disabilities the opportunity to gain valuable skills and practical experience in retail. This programme is designed to help young individuals build careers in fashion retail by offering cross-training in sales, customer service, and stock management.

What is the Truworths Stores Learnership?

The Truworths Stores Learnership is a structured training programme where learners are equipped with hands-on experience in store operations. Participants receive cross-training to perform duties both at the service desk and on the sales floor. The aim is to help learners develop customer service skills, stock management knowledge, and sales techniques to prepare them for a long-term career in retail.

Key opportunities include:

• Cross-training as a sales and service consultant
• Exposure to store operations and customer interaction
• Hands-on experience with merchandising and point-of-sale systems
• Preparation for assessments and evaluations to measure competency

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Grade 10 qualification or higher
• Passion for retail and fashion
• Willingness to work at least 120 hours during the learnership
• Dedication to learning and completing logbooks
• Preparedness for assessments and evaluations
• South African citizen
• Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Role Responsibility

As a learner in the Truworths programme, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting customers in locating products and offering professional service
• Gaining knowledge of store operations, merchandise, and products
• Organizing stock and arranging merchandise according to MBP (Merchandise Best Practice) principles
• Using the POS (Point of Sale) system to process payments and purchases
• Opening and managing customer accounts efficiently
• Monitoring and preventing stock losses
• Building strong, positive customer relationships
• Ensuring customer safety and contributing to a secure shopping environment

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a retail environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions
• Teamwork and willingness to learn from supervisors and peers
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-discipline and ability to complete logbooks and assessments on time
• Passion for fashion and retail trends

Application Instructions

• Apply online via the Truworths Stores Learnership 2025 portal
• Use Google Chrome for a smooth application process (PC or smartphone)
• Register using your email, Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn account
• Ensure that your application form is filled in accurately
• Submit before the deadline as late or incomplete applications will not be considered
• Only online applications are accepted – no hand delivery or fax submissions

This programme is an excellent opportunity for persons living with disabilities to start a rewarding retail career at Truworths.