Junior Merchandiser | Managed People Solutions | Umlazi

Managed People Solutions Pty; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed People Solutions invites applications for a Junior Merchandiser Intern opportunity in Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The internship targets energetic, detail-oriented individuals seeking hands-on experience in retail merchandising with leading brands.

Location is Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal, with TVET N6 internship lasting 18 months or NCV Level 4 route lasting 12 months. Working hours are 9 per day, including lunch. Apply now to start building essential merchandising skills.

Qualifications

• Must be under 28 years old
• Unemployed with no prior internship in this field
• NCV Level 4 in one of: Administration, Finance, Transport & Logistics, Management, Marketing, IT
• N6 Certificate in Marketing Management or Business Management

Responsibilities

• Determine stock that needs to be merchandised.
• Ensure the correct stock is available in store.
• Check product quality, rotation, and pricing.
• Set up products according to merchandising standards.
• Report customer issues and requests.
• Maintain accurate merchandising records.
• Monitor and report out-of-stock items to management.
• Keep up to date with product knowledge and promotions.
• Execute store calls according to the call cycle.
• Advise the Regional Sales Manager on out-of-stock products.

Skills

Merchandising

Stock management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NCV Level 4 in Administration

NCV Level 4 in Finance

NCV Level 4 in Transport & Logistics

NCV Level 4 in Management

NCV Level 4 in Marketing

NCV Level 4 in IT

N6 Certificate in Marketing Management

N6 Certificate in Business Management

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start or grow your career in the exciting liquor and retail industry?

We’re looking for an energetic, reliable, and detail-oriented Junior Merchandiser Intern to join our dynamic team in Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, takes pride in creating eye-catching product displays, and wants hands‑on experience with leading brands in-store.

Location: Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Contract Duration: TVET N6: 18 months / NCV Level 4: 12 months

Working Hours: 9 hours per day (including lunch)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine stock that needs to be merchandised.
• Ensure the correct stock is available in store.
• Check product quality, rotation, and pricing.
• Set up products according to company merchandising standards.
• Report customer issues and requests.
• Maintain accurate merchandising records.
• Monitor and report out-of-stock items to management.
• Keep up to date with product knowledge and promotions.
• Execute store calls according to the call cycle.
• Advise the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) on out-of-stock products.

Minimum Requirements

• Under the age of 28.
• Currently unemployed and have not participated in a similar internship before.
• Qualification requirements:
  • NCV Level 4 in one of the following fields:
    • Administration
    • Finance
    • Transport & Logistics
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Information Technology (IT)
  • N6 Certificate in:
    • Marketing Management
    • Business Management

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now and join a team that brings brands to life in-store!