Graduate Trainee - Trade & Services

KAL Corporate services (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in South Africa is looking for candidates to join their 18-month career-focused program starting in early 2026. This unique opportunity includes mentorship and aims to develop personal strengths while gaining valuable experience in the retail industry. Applicants should have a relevant business or agriculture degree and a driver's license. Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree in commerce or agriculture.
• Willingness to rotate jobs and be away from the appointed workplace.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a career-focused program to enhance personal strengths.
• Work with a mentor to understand business operations.
• Gain experience in a fast-paced retail industry.

Skills

Self-awareness

Achievement orientation

Ability to deal with complexity

Education

Relevant B Com, B Agric or Business Management degree

Job description

Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth‑focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and an expanding e‑commerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd offers high‑quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that shares a love of the land, a sense of community, and a can‑do attitude.

Bree River (Western Cape)

Job Specification

Our career‑focused 18‑month program, starting in early 2026, is designed to nurture your personal strengths and career goals. You will be supported by a mentor within your team to guide you through understanding the business and help you grow.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant B Com, B Agric or Business Management degree
• Willingness to rotate jobs and be away from the appointed place of work
• Driver’s licence required

Key Learning Areas

• Learn how to manage yourself, engage with others and work within a team
• Understand the operations of the business and its departments
• Gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced retail industry

Documents to Support Your Application

• Motivation letter indicating preferred discipline in which to gain experience and why
• Updated CV
• Certified copies of qualifications obtained

Key Leadership Attributes

• Ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact
• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self‑awareness
• Achievement orientation

As part of KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE‑listed retail group operating in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets – you will join a network of more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia. You will have opportunities to grow your career and thrive in a performance‑driven environment that values resilience, customer service, and communication.

For more information, visit www.kalgroup.co.za/careers/life-at-kal-group

Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s employment equity objectives. Please note that KAL Group Ltd will process your personal information in accordance with its HR Processing notice, available on the KAL Group Ltd website.