Sales Cadet

Sydsen Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is offering a 12-month YES Internship for a motivated Sales Cadet in Gauteng. This role caters to unemployed youth eager to gain practical experience in vehicle sales and customer engagement. Interns will receive structured training while assisting the sales team with showroom operations and customer interactions. Applicants should be South African citizens aged 18-35 with a Matric certificate and strong communication skills. A monthly stipend of R5,600 is provided.

Benefits

Monthly stipend of R5,600

On-the-job training

Structured workplace experience

Qualifications

• Must meet YES Programme eligibility criteria.
• South African citizen aged between 18 and 35.
• Currently unemployed and not studying full-time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude necessary.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Interest in vehicle sales and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with daily showroom operations.
• Welcome and engage customers entering the dealership.
• Support sales executives with vehicle presentations.
• Maintain showroom standards and displays.
• Assist with capturing customer information and updating CRM systems.
• Support administrative tasks related to sales documentation.
• Participate in product and sales process training.

Skills

Sales-oriented mindset

Customer-focused approach

Confidence and initiative

Willingness to learn

Good time management

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Sales Cadet – 12-Month YES Internship Programme

Location: East Rand
Industry: Automotive Retail
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Internship (12 Months)
Salary: R5,600 per month

Role Overview

A well-established automotive dealership in the East Rand is offering a 12-month YES Internship opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Cadet. This role is suited to unemployed youth who are eager to gain hands‑on experience in vehicle sales and customer engagement within a dealership environment. The successful intern will receive structured training and exposure to the full vehicle sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with daily showroom operations
• Welcome and engage customers entering the dealership
• Support sales executives with vehicle presentations and test drive coordination
• Maintain showroom standards, vehicle displays, and promotional material
• Assist with capturing customer information and updating CRM systems
• Follow up with prospective customers under supervision
• Support administrative tasks related to sales documentation
• Participate in product and sales process training

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet YES Programme eligibility criteria
• South African citizen
• Aged between 18 and 35
• Currently unemployed and not studying full‑time
• Matric certificate (essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Basic computer literacyInterest in vehicle sales and customer service

Skills and Competencies

• Sales‑oriented mindset
• Customer‑focused approach
• Confidence and initiative
• Willingness to learn and take instruction
• Ability to work in a target‑driven environment
• Good time management and organisational skills

What the Programme Offers

• 12 months of structured workplace experience
• Practical exposure to vehicle sales operations
• On‑the‑job training and mentorship
• Monthly stipend of R5,600