Retail Learnership Programme at Massmart

Are you eager to launch your career in the exciting and ever-evolving world of retail? Massmart offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your journey and gain the essential skills, invaluable experience, and recognized qualifications needed to thrive in South Africa’s dynamic wholesale and retail sector.

This comprehensive program is designed to equip aspiring retail professionals with the knowledge and practical abilities necessary to excel in a variety of roles. From understanding customer service excellence to mastering inventory management techniques, you’ll receive thorough training that will set you up for success. Join Massmart and embark on a path towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in a sector that is constantly innovating and offering new challenges and opportunities.

Develop Your Career in Wholesale & Retail Operations with Massmart 2025 Retail Learnership

In order to develop the future generation of retail professionals, Massmart is inviting South Africans who meet the requirements but are currently unemployed to apply for our 2025 Learnership Program. You will acquire the business, interpersonal, and technical skills necessary for a prosperous retail career over the course of a year, obtain a nationally recognized National Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Operations, and obtain practical experience in our stores.

Highlights of the program: • Full-time, paid learnership for 12 months (August 2025–July 2026)

• Exposure to essential retail functions like customer service, merchandising, inventory management, and digital retail tools; • Structured training that combines classroom instruction with on-the-floor mentoring; • Real-world work experience in Massmart stores throughout Gauteng, North West, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal

Entry Requirements:

• Must be a South African who has finished high school (Grade 12).
• Must be jobless or have worked for less than a year at any one place.
• Must not be a full-time student or in a training program paid for by SETA in 2025/26.
• Must be ready to work in a store, including different shifts, for a set amount of time.
• People with disabilities are really encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Agile, creative, and ready to learn in a fast-paced setting; digitally savvy with a curious, critical mentality; customer-obsessed and passionate about the retail business

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application online before the closing date. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Applications must be submitted via Linkedin so you will need a Linkedin account to apply.