Junior Merchandiser

Managed People Solutions; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is offering a 12 to 18 months Internship Program for Junior Merchandisers. This position is perfect for young, motivated individuals aged 18-28 looking to gain real-world experience in merchandising. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, covering tasks such as stock management, customer feedback handling, and merchandising strategies. A stipend of R3,500 per month will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and career prospects.

Qualifications

• Aged 18–28 years.
• No work experience needed; training will be provided.
• Must be motivated and ready to grow.

Responsibilities

• Determine stock to be merchandised.
• Draw stock requirements based on needs.
• Check product quality and stock rotation.
• Execute merchandising activities per instructions.
• Provide feedback on customer interactions.
• Communicate knowledge of products and promotions.
• Record merchandising activities accurately.
• Execute calls following the designated cycle.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a professional environment

Education

NCV Level 4 or N6 TVET Certificate

Job description

Are you eager to learn, energetic, and ready to gain real workplace experience? We’re looking for young, motivated Junior Merchandisers to join our team as part of a structured internship program. This is your chance to step into the working world, build skills, and grow your career in merchandising!

About the Programme: We are offering a dynamic 12 Months/18 Months Internship Programme designed to equip unemployed youth with essential skills and hands-on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge, improve your employability, and work alongside seasoned professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine stock to be merchandised
• Draw stock requirements
• Check vintage, product quality on the shelf, stock rotation, and price tags
• Execute merchandising activities as per cycle brief
• Provide feedback on customer complaints, queries, and requests
• Communicate and maintain knowledge of products and promotions
• Accurately record merchandising activities
• Execute calls as per call cycle

What We’re Looking For

• Aged 18–28 years
• NCV Level 4 or N6 TVET Certificate
• Looking to complete a workplace experience internship
• No work experience needed – we’ll teach you!
• Willing to learn, grow, and work in a professional environment

Duration

• N6 TVET Internship: 18 months
• NCV Level 4 Internship: 12 months

Stipend

• R3,500 per month

Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements.
If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.