Scania Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership 2026

Scholarly Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Scania is offering a learnership for aspiring automotive sales professionals in South Africa. The programme combines structured learning with hands-on dealership experience and mentorship, leading to an Occupational Certificate: Automotive Sales Advisor (SAQA ID 118097).

It focuses on customer interaction, vehicle sales basics, stock processes, and developing professional skills within a live dealership. The qualification opens pathways to roles in sales, customer service, parts operations or

Qualifications

• Matric required and a valid medical certificate confirming fitness for the role.
• Open to South African citizens or individuals with valid work authorisation.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and learn vehicle sales processes.
• Gain exposure to dealership operations including stock, finance and promotions.
• Develop professional sales skills in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Target driven

Education

Matric

Job description

Scania is offering an Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership in South Africa for aspiring automotive professionals. The programme provides a nationally recognised Occupational Certificate, practical dealership experience, mentorship and career development opportunities.

Scania Opens Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership Opportunity

Scania is offering aspiring automotive professionals an opportunity to begin their careers through its Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership. The programme is designed for individuals who are at the beginning of their working lives and want to combine structured learning with practical experience in a dealership environment.

Unlike programmes that focus mainly on classroom-based theory, the Scania learnership provides participants with exposure to the day-to-day operations of an automotive dealership. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with customers, learn about vehicle sales and services, understand stock processes and develop the professional skills required in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The programme is particularly suited to motivated individuals who enjoy working with people, are comfortable working towards targets and are interested in building a long-term career in the automotive industry.

Nationally Recognised Automotive Qualification

One of the major benefits of the programme is the qualification participants can obtain after successfully completing the learnership.

Learners will work towards the Occupational Certificate: Automotive Sales Advisor, SAQA ID 118097. This nationally recognised qualification can prepare successful participants for several career paths within the automotive sector.

Depending on their experience and future career development, qualified individuals may pursue roles such as:

The qualification can therefore provide a foundation for individuals who want to establish themselves in dealership sales, customer service, parts operations or vehicle servicing.

Practical Experience in a Dealership Environment

The Scania Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership places strong emphasis on practical workplace exposure. Participants will gain experience in a live dealership environment while being supported by experienced professionals.

The programme covers important areas of automotive retail and dealership operations, including customer service and sales techniques. Learners will also develop an understanding of how products and services are presented to customers and how sales are completed.

Other areas covered by the programme include vehicle finance and the processes involved in finalising a sale. Participants will also learn about merchandising, marketing and the promotion of vehicle stock.

Stock handling and inventory control form another important component of the programme. This can help learners understand how dealerships manage vehicles and related products while maintaining accurate stock records.

Key Areas Covered by the Learnership

The programme provides broad exposure to several functions within the automotive sales environment.

Customer Service and Sales

Learners will develop customer-facing skills and learn how to identify customer needs, communicate product information and support the sales process.

Vehicle Finance

Participants will gain exposure to vehicle finance processes and the procedures involved in finalising vehicle sales.

Marketing and Merchandising

The programme introduces learners to merchandising, marketing and promotional activities used to attract customers and support vehicle sales.

Stock and Inventory Control

Learners will gain practical knowledge of stock handling and inventory control, helping them understand the importance of accurate dealership stock management.

New and Used Vehicle Sales

The learnership covers processes associated with both new and used vehicle sales, giving participants a broader understanding of automotive retail.

Parts and Service Operations

Participants will also receive exposure to vehicle parts sales and service control processes. This can help learners understand how different dealership functions work together to deliver customer service.

Workplace health, safety, environmental and quality practices are also included in the programme.

Applicants interested in the Scania Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership must meet the stated minimum requirements.

Candidates are required to have Matric and must provide a valid medical certificate confirming their fitness for the role.

The opportunity is open to South African citizens or individuals with valid work authorisation.

Because the programme involves significant customer interaction and sales activity, candidates should be confident communicators who enjoy working with people. Applicants should also be comfortable working towards targets in a fast-paced environment.

Having own transport and a valid driver’s licence is considered advantageous.

Why the Scania Learnership Could Be Valuable

For young people entering the automotive industry, gaining both a qualification and practical workplace experience can be an important advantage.

Scania states that the qualification will be fully paid for by the company, allowing successful learners to obtain a recognised occupational qualification while gaining hands‑on experience.

Participants will also receive mentorship from experienced sales professionals. This exposure can help learners understand professional expectations, customer relationship management and the commercial realities of automotive sales.

The programme can also provide a foundation for further career progression. Scania indicates that the Automotive Sales Advisor qualification can open pathways towards positions such as Retail Supervisor at NQF Level 4 and Supply Chain Practitioner at NQF Level 5.

Locations Available

The Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership has opportunities associated with several locations across South Africa.

The listed dealership and operational locations include:

• Alrode
• East Rand
• Central Support
• Middelburg
• Witbank
• Bethal
• Komatipoort
• Steelpoort
• Rosslyn
• Centurion
• Call Centre
• Durban
• Cape Town

The advertised position is classified as part-time and temporary, with the workplace arrangement listed as on-site. The requisition ID is 31691, with one opening indicated in the supplied vacancy information.