The OVK (Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf BPK / Operations Ltd) Learnership Programme 2026 offers an excellent career opportunity for Matriculants who are eager to gain practical work experience in the agriculture and retail sector. OVK Retail, part of Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf BPK / Operations Ltd, is inviting dynamic and ambitious candidates to join its growing agricultural family across five different locations. This learnership is designed to provide hands-on exposure within the Retail business, allowing learners to work closely with experienced teams while developing valuable workplace and business skills.
Position Details
- Programme Name: OVK Learnership Programme 2026
- Company: OVK Retail (Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf BPK / Operations Ltd)
- Department: Handel / Trade
- Job Functional Area: Operations
- Industry: Agriculture
- Minimum Experience: Entry Level
- Employment Type: Learnership / Internship
- Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Available Learnerships Locations
The OVK Learnership Programme 2026 is available at the following locations:
- Verkeerdevlei, Free State
- Wesselsbron, Free State
- Dewetsdorp, Free State
- Excelsior, Free State
- Colesberg, Northern Cape
Requirements
Applicants applying for the Learnership Programme 2026 must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
- Subjects such as Accounting, Agriculture, or Business Studies will be advantageous
- Strong interest in commerce and agriculture
- Interest in customer service and marketing
- Valid driver’s license
- Certified copies of Matric certificate and driver’s license must accompany the application
Skills Required
To succeed in the Learnership Programme 2026, candidates should demonstrate:
- Good communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office
- Strong numerical skills
- Ability to function effectively under pressure
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in a retail environment
Key Responsibilities
Learners appointed to the Learnership Programme 2026 will:
- Gain practical exposure in OVK Retail operations
- Assist with daily retail and operational activities
- Support customer service and sales-related tasks
- Learn basic business and operational processes
- Work closely with retail teams to develop new skills
- Apply theoretical learning in a real work environment
- Build a solid foundation for a career in agriculture and commerce
Important Notes
- This learnership leads to a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification
- OVK is an equal opportunity employer
- Applications from designated groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Late applications may not be considered
Why Apply
The OVK Learnership Programme 2026 offers:
- Practical retail and agricultural work experience
- A recognised NQF Level 5 qualification
- Exposure to a reputable agricultural organisation
- Skills development in commerce, customer service, and operations
- A strong entry point into the agriculture and retail sector
How to Apply
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