The YES Sales Associate Learnerships are now open for young South Africans who want to gain real retail experience and enter the job market. Totalsports is offering the YES Sales Associate Learnerships in Swellendam, Western Cape as a 12-month fixed term opportunity under the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme. This opportunity is ideal for motivated youth who are passionate about retail, sports fashion and customer service. The YES Sales Associate Learnerships focus on customer engagement, sales support, merchandising and store operations while providing valuable workplace experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
Position Details
- Position: YES Sales Associate (120hr)
- Company: Totalsports
- Job Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Learnership (YES Programme)
- Location: Swellendam, Western Cape
- Industry: Retail / Sports Fashion
- Job Category: Sales and Retail
- Job ID: 13116
- Closing Date: 09 June 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the YES Sales Associate Learnerships, applicants should have:
- Age between 18 and 28 years
- Matric (preferable)
- Not permanently employed for more than 1 year with one employer
- Not currently studying full time during the employment period
- Must not have participated in the YES Programme before
- Willingness to work a 12-month fixed term contract
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Enthusiasm for retail and sports fashion
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting customers with product selection
- Providing excellent in-store customer service
- Supporting sales targets and store performance
- Merchandising and replenishing stock
- Maintaining store presentation standards
- Working as part of a retail team
- Promoting Totalsports brand values
Why Apply
- 12-month YES Programme learnership opportunity
- First work experience in retail industry
- Exposure to sports fashion retail environment
- Opportunity to build employability skills
- Youth development and career entry opportunity
- Structured workplace learning experience
Important Notes
- Applications close on 09 June 2026
- Based in Swellendam, Western Cape
- This is a YES Programme learnership opportunity
- Candidates must meet youth employment eligibility criteria