Managed People Solutions Retail Sales Learnership 2026-2027: 12-Month Paid Training Programme
About Managed People Solutions
Managed People Solutions is a South African workforce solutions company that specializes in providing recruitment, staffing, training, merchandising, and field marketing services across various industries. The company partners with well-known brands to develop skilled professionals while helping businesses meet their workforce and operational needs.
Within South Africa’s retail sector, Managed People Solutions works closely with clients in industries such as health and wellness, cosmetics, and consumer goods. Through its learnership and internship programmes, the company creates opportunities for unemployed individuals to gain practical workplace experience while working toward nationally recognized qualifications.
About the Managed People Solutions Retail Sales Learnership 2026-2027
Managed People Solutions is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its Retail Sales Learnership, a 12-month programme hosted in partnership with a client operating in the health and wellness retail industry. The programme is designed to provide both structured theoretical learning and practical workplace training, enabling participants to work toward the National Occupational Certificate: Sales Representative (NQF Level 4).
This learnership is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with placements available in multiple retail locations including:
- Fourways
- Vaal
- Benoni
- Menlyn
- Centurion
- Wonder Park
- East Rand
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton
- Soshanguve
- Springs
- Maponya
- Greenstone
- The Glen
- Wonderboom
- Eastgate
- Alberton
- Westgate
- Irene.
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend of R3 500 throughout the 12-month programme. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the National Occupational Certificate: Sales Representative (NQF level 4).
During the programme, learners will gain practical experience by:
- Supporting merchandising activities and maintaining attractive product displays
- Assisting shoppers in selecting suitable health and wellness products
- Ensuring the store remains clean, organised, and welcoming
- Working alongside experienced mentors who provide guidance and coaching throughout the programme
- Learning about retail business operations and customer engagement strategies
- Providing outstanding customer service to retail customers
- Helping achieve both personal and store sales objectives
- Building strong product knowledge to make informed recommendations
- Participating in stock control and daily retail operations.
Learnership Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must have completed Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and English
- Must currently be unemployed
- Must reside close to one of the listed programme locations
- Must be available to participate in the full 12-month learnership
- Passion for customer service and retail sales
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy interacting with customers in a retail environment
- Motivated to learn and develop professional workplace skills
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to grow within the retail industry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online through the official Managed People Solutions recruitment portal.
Closing Date: 27 July 2026.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare supporting documents typically requested during the recruitment process, including:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric (Grade 12) Certificate
- Any additional supporting documents requested during the online application process.
Note
- Only applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements should apply
- Applicants should ensure they live within reasonable travelling distance of one of the listed retail locations
- Only shortlisted candidates are likely to be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Additional Notes
- The original advertisement lists the position as Retail Sales Intern, while the programme itself is clearly described as a Retail Sales Learnership. Applicants should understand that this is a 12-month learnership programme leading to the National Occupational Certificate: Sales Representative (NQF Level 4)
- No reference number was provided in the original vacancy advertisement.
