The Learnerships 2027 at OVK Retail offer an excellent opportunity for Grade 12 Matriculants who want to gain practical experience in the retail and agricultural sectors. Based in Bloemfontein, Free State, this contract learner programme allows successful candidates to work alongside the OVK Retail team while developing valuable workplace and business skills. Successful candidates will gain practical exposure to retail operations, customer service, marketing and commerce. The Learnerships 2027 are designed for ambitious individuals who are eager to learn, develop professionally and establish a career within the agricultural and retail environment.
Position Details
- Position: Learner Programme / Learnership Programme 2027
- Company: OVK Retail
- Sector: Trade Central
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Qualification: NQF Level 5
- Industry: Agriculture / Retail
- Experience: Entry Level
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Learnerships 2027, applicants must:
- Have Grade 12 / Matric
- Mathematics, Accounting, Agriculture and Business subjects will be advantageous
- Have an interest in a career in commerce and agriculture
- Have an interest in customer service and marketing
- Submit a copy of their latest school report with their application
- Have good communication skills in Afrikaans and English
- Be computer literate, particularly in MS Office
- Have good numerical skills
- Be able to work under pressure
- Have good interpersonal skills
Skills Required
To qualify for the Learnerships 2027, applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Afrikaans and English proficiency
- Computer literacy
- MS Office skills
- Numerical ability
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in retail and agriculture
- Interest in marketing and commerce
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will:
- Gain practical exposure within the OVK Retail business
- Work alongside the Retail Team
- Develop new workplace and business skills
- Gain knowledge of retail operations
- Assist with customer service activities
- Gain exposure to marketing and commerce
- Participate in daily retail activities
- Develop professional communication skills
- Learn how an agricultural retail business operates
- Complete assigned workplace learning activities
- Apply newly acquired knowledge in a practical environment
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive an NQF Level 5 qualification that is registered on the National Qualifications Framework and recognised nationally.
Why Apply
The Learnerships 2027 provide Matriculants with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while developing skills that can support future employment.
Benefits include:
- Gain valuable retail experience
- Develop customer service skills
- Gain exposure to marketing and commerce
- Learn from experienced OVK employees
- Develop professional workplace skills
- Gain knowledge of the agricultural retail sector
- Work towards an NQF Level 5 qualification
- Obtain a nationally recognised qualification
- Build a foundation for future career opportunities
Important Notes
- This is a Contract learner programme.
- Applicants must have Grade 12 / Matric.
- Mathematics, Accounting, Agriculture and Business subjects are advantageous.
- A copy of your latest school report must accompany your application.
- Candidates should be interested in commerce, agriculture, customer service and marketing.
- Good Afrikaans and English communication skills are required.
- The programme leads to an NQF Level 5 qualification upon successful completion.
- OVK encourages applications from designated groups and persons with disabilities.