Sales Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive on‑the‑job training

Mentorship from experienced sales pros

Employee discounts on store products

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a friendly and organized Sales Assistant Apprentice to start a career in retail. You will learn product knowledge, sales techniques, customer engagement, and store operations, while receiving hands‑on mentorship and structured training.

This apprenticeship provides valuable retail experience, practical skills, and opportunities for advancement within the company in a supportive, customer‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.
• Basic mathematical skills for handling transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product inquiries and provide recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain the store's visual merchandising standards.
• Assist with inventory, stock counts and deliveries.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues empathetically.
• Learn in-depth knowledge of store products and promotions.
• Support the sales team in achieving store targets.
• Keep the store clean, organized and welcoming.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Math basics

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a friendly and organized Sales Assistant Apprentice to start a career in retail. You will learn product knowledge, sales techniques, customer engagement, and store operations, while receiving hands‑on mentorship and structured training.

This apprenticeship provides valuable retail experience, practical skills, and opportunities for advancement within the company in a supportive, customer‑facing environment.