Trainee Store Planner 2026 (X3)

Ackermans; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is looking for a Trainee Store Planner. You will learn to plan, manage, and allocate merchandise to stores while gaining exposure in various retail aspects. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in business management or a related field, along with 2 years of retail experience and strong analytical skills. The position begins in February with a structured learning program.

Benefits

Paid training program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a Retail environment.
• Experience in stores or corporate retail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and allocate merchandise to stores.
• Analyze sales and manage stock for business growth.
• Support business operations in a multi-million rand portfolio.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

A natural flair for business systems & technology

Business acumen and commercial awareness

Strong work ethic

Planning and organising abilities

Excellent written and oral communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Resilience and ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Management / Retail Business / Accounting & Finance or similar

Job description

We are on the lookout for Trainee Store Planners who will learn how to plan, manage and allocate merchandise to over Ackermans stores.

Your business qualification, analytical skills and retail experience could give you the opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans Trainee Store Planner. Trainees are paid to learn.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Working in a team you will gain exposure to every aspect of value retail – from Buying, Planning and Marketing to Supply Chain and Store Operations to name but a few. Our industry‑renowned Trainee Programme has already graduated dozens of highly successful Planners. A learning journey incorporating on‑the‑job training, classroom sessions and assessments to monitor and develop your progress. Expect to be coached by the industry's most successful professionals, who will help you acquire the business skills you need to run a multi‑million rand portfolio as if it were your own business. Learn to analyze sales, manage stock and distribute product to support business growth and bring value to life for millions of South Africans each day.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO QUALIFY?

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• A natural flair for business systems & technology
• Business acumen and commercial awareness
• Strong work ethic, resilience and a hunger to learn
• Fantastic planning and organising abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (advantageous)
• The ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Resilience and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Be open to continuous learning

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

A minimum of 2 years working experience in a Retail environment such as stores or corporate retail. A Diploma or Degree in Business Management / Retail Business / Accounting & Finance or similar.

WHEN DO I START?

February