Retail Trainee: Sales & Store Ops (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship & training

Career opportunities

Dynamic retail environment in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Retail Trainee to join a Soweto store, gaining hands-on experience in sales and daily operations. The internship focuses on customer engagement, product knowledge, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will participate in training sessions, learn POS usage, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment, with weekends and varied hours typical for retail internships in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in retail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with inquiries, product information and locating items in store.
• Support sales associates to help achieve store targets.
• Learn and apply sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.
• Handle transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Assist with stock replenishment and shelf/display maintenance.
• Learn inventory management like receiving and stocking processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
• Observe daily store operations and management practices.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings to grow retail knowledge.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming shopping experience for customers.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Proactive learner

Basic numeracy

Soweto residency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Retail Trainee to join a Soweto store, gaining hands-on experience in sales and daily operations. The internship focuses on customer engagement, product knowledge, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will participate in training sessions, learn POS usage, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment, with weekends and varied hours typical for retail internships in Gauteng.