Truworths Stores Learnership for Persons Living with Disabilities (Gauteng)
Truworths is offering an exciting Stores Learnership opportunity for Persons Living with Disabilities across Gauteng North, South, and West. This learnership is designed to empower individuals who are passionate about fashion and retail by providing hands-on workplace experience and structured learning within a leading South African retail brand.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to gain practical retail skills, build confidence in a customer-facing environment, and improve their long-term employability in the retail sector.
About Truworths
Truworths is one of South Africa’s most well-known fashion retail groups, operating a wide range of stores nationwide. The company is committed to inclusion, skills development, and employment equity, creating opportunities that support diversity and equal access to career growth.
Through its learnership programmes, Truworths continues to invest in developing entry-level talent and equipping individuals with real-world retail experience.
About the Stores Learnership
The Stores Learnership for Persons Living with Disabilities focuses on developing well-rounded retail employees who can operate effectively across multiple store functions. Learners will be cross-trained to work on both the sales floor and the service desk, ensuring broad exposure to retail operations.
The programme places strong emphasis on customer service, stock handling, merchandising, and point-of-sale systems. Participants will also be required to complete logbooks, prepare for assessments, and demonstrate competency as a cross-trained sales consultant.
Learnership Location
- Province: Gauteng
- Areas Covered: Gauteng North, South, and West
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Country: South Africa
Placement will be within Truworths retail stores across the specified Gauteng regions.
Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas
Successful learners will be expected to participate in the following activities:
- Working a minimum of 120 hours during the learnership period
- Gaining practical retail knowledge through daily tasks and training
- Preparing for and completing formal assessments
- Assisting customers with finding suitable merchandise
- Merchandising the store according to MBP principles
- Processing payments and purchases using the POS system
- Opening new customer accounts
- Assisting with stock control and minimising stock losses
- Building positive relationships with customers
- Maintaining customer security and safety within the store
These responsibilities aim to develop confidence, professionalism, and practical retail competence.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 10 qualification
- Passion for fashion and retail
- Willingness to learn and complete all learnership requirements
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork
This learnership is specifically targeted at Persons Living with Disabilities, supporting Truworths’ commitment to inclusive employment practices.
Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Customer-focused attitude
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to work well in a team
- Basic numerical and transaction handling ability
- Attention to detail when handling stock and payments
No previous retail experience is required, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity.
Why Apply for the Truworths Stores Learnership?
- Gain practical experience in a real retail environment
- Learn both sales floor and service desk operations
- Improve employability in the retail and fashion industry
- Work for a nationally recognised retail brand
- Receive structured training and assessment
- Be part of an inclusive programme supporting Persons Living with Disabilities
This learnership provides a strong foundation for future permanent retail roles.
Closing Date
25 February 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as late applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply online via the official Truworths learnership platform:
https://truworths-learnerships.erecruit.co/candidateapp/jobs/categories/
Ensure that all required information is completed accurately before submitting your application.
Important Notice
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Applicants are also encouraged to regularly check Truworths’ careers portal for similar learnership opportunities.