Retail Learnerships at OVK Retail offers an excellent career opportunity for ambitious Grade 12 graduates in Bloemfontein, Free State. The programme provides successful candidates with practical exposure to the retail business while working alongside the Retail team, developing valuable workplace skills, and gaining insight into the agriculture and commerce sectors. Successful completion of the programme will result in an NQF Level 5 qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework and recognised nationally.
Position Details
- Company: OVK Retail
- Programme: Learnership Programme 2027
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Sector: Trade Central
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification: NQF Level 5 upon successful completion
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Retail Learnerships candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Mathematics, Accounting, Agriculture, and Business subjects will be advantageous
- Interest in pursuing a career in commerce and agriculture
- Interest in customer service and marketing
- A copy of the latest school report must be submitted with the application
Knowledge & Skills Required
Candidates for the Retail Learnerships should have the following skills:
- Good communication skills
- Good language skills in Afrikaans and English
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office
- Good numerical skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Interest in the retail and agriculture sectors
- Customer-focused approach
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates participating in the Learnership Programme will gain practical workplace exposure within the OVK Retail business.
The programme will provide opportunities to:
- Gain practical experience in the retail environment
- Work alongside the OVK Retail team
- Develop new workplace and business skills
- Gain insight into retail business operations
- Develop customer service skills
- Gain exposure to marketing activities
- Build communication and interpersonal skills
- Apply academic knowledge in a practical work environment
- Develop an understanding of the commerce and agriculture sectors
- Gain valuable workplace experience while completing the programme
Qualification Upon Completion
Successful completion of the learner programme will provide candidates with:
- An NQF Level 5 qualification
- A qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework
- A qualification recognised nationally
- Practical exposure to the retail business
- Valuable workplace and industry experience
Why Apply
The Retail Learnerships provides Grade 12 graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience while developing skills that can support a future career in retail, commerce, agriculture, customer service, and marketing.
Candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience
- Learn from an experienced Retail team
- Develop valuable business skills
- Build customer service and marketing experience
- Improve their professional communication skills
- Gain exposure to the agriculture and commerce sectors
- Earn a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification upon successful completion
Important Information
- The programme is based in Bloemfontein, Free State.
- This is a contract opportunity.
- Applicants must have Grade 12.
- Mathematics, Accounting, Agriculture, and Business subjects will be advantageous.
- Candidates should have an interest in commerce and agriculture.
- Candidates should also have an interest in customer service and marketing.
- A copy of your latest school report is compulsory and must be submitted with your application.
- Applicants must be computer literate, particularly in MS Office.
- Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English are required.
- OVK is an equal opportunity employer.
- Individuals from designated groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- The closing date is 30 September 2026.