Who is Truworths?
Truworths is South Africa’s leading fashion retailer, bringing trendy clothing and accessories to millions with over 700 stores nationwide. Known for its innovative style and vibrant work culture, Truworths is the perfect place for young, ambitious graduates to dive into the exciting world of retail. From stores to their Cape Town head office, Truworths offers a dynamic environment where you can grow, learn, and shine!
What’s the Internship About?
Truworths is offering 18-month paid internships for 2025, designed for unemployed graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in retail and fashion. Opportunities are available in stores across South Africa (e.g., Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo) and at their head office in Cape Town. Whether you’re into customer service, store operations, or roles like fashion design, buying, planning, IT, or administration, there’s a spot for you to kickstart your career!
What You’ll Do
Depending on the role, you might:
- Store Internships:
- Greet customers and help them find the latest fashion trends.
- Arrange eye-catching product displays to boost sales.
- Process payments and assist with opening customer accounts.
- Manage stock to keep shelves full and prevent losses.
- Build relationships with customers to create a great shopping experience.
- Take on junior leadership tasks as you grow.
- Head Office Internships (Cape Town):
- Administration: Support audit or HR teams with tasks like data entry or employee record management.
- IT (Desktop Support): Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and support store systems.
- Fashion Design/Graphic Design: Create trendy prints or window displays with buyers and designers.
- Buying/Planning: Analyze sales trends and work with suppliers to deliver quality products.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure clothing meets Truworths’ high standards from design to production.
What’s in It for You?
- Pay: Competitive monthly stipend (around ZAR 6,500–8,000, based on industry standards for retail internships).
- Hands-On Experience: Gain real-world skills in retail, fashion, or corporate roles.
- Mentorship: Learn from industry pros to build your career.
- Career Growth: Many interns move into permanent roles or leadership positions.
- Cool Culture: Join a youthful, innovative team passionate about fashion.
Who Can Apply?
To join the Truworths internship program, you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have graduated in 2022, 2023, or 2024 with a relevant qualification, such as:
- Store Internships: Diploma/Degree in Retail Business Management, Management, Operations Management, Consumer Science, or BCom.
- Head Office Internships: Degree/Advanced Diploma in Administration, HR, IT, Finance, Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, or related fields.
- Have no prior work experience (perfect for fresh graduates!).
- Be computer literate (e.g., Microsoft Office for admin/IT roles; CAD for design roles).
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Be passionate about retail, fashion, or your chosen field.
- Be able to work in store locations (e.g., Pretoria, Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, Mbombela) or Cape Town for head office roles.
How to Apply
Ready to step into fashion? Here’s how:
- Visit the Truworths careers portal at www.truworths.co.za/careers.
- Search for “Graduate Internship Programme 2025” or specific roles (e.g., Store Internship, IT Intern, Fashion Design Intern).
- Prepare your documents:
- Updated CV.
- Academic transcript and proof of qualification (e.g., degree/diploma certificate).
- South African ID.
- For design roles: Include a portfolio showcasing your work.
- Submit your application online via the Truworths portal, quoting the reference number (e.g., TRU240729-1 for Administration Internship) if provided.
- Follow up with Truworths’ HR team at careers@truworths.co.za if you don’t hear back within 30 days.
- Pro Tip: Highlight your passion for retail or fashion in your CV—Truworths loves enthusiastic candidates!
Important Notes
- Closing Date: Varies by role (e.g., 30 November 2024 for some; 31 December 2024 for others; 31 July 2025 for Eastern Cape store internships). Check the official listing for exact dates.
- Location: Stores nationwide (e.g., Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo) and Cape Town head office.
- Scam Alert: Truworths never charges application fees or uses unofficial emails for job offers. Only apply through www.truworths.co.za or trusted job boards.
- Response Time: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within 4 weeks, you can reapply for other roles.
Why Truworths?
Join a fashion powerhouse that’s all about style, innovation, and growth. With 18 months of hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to South Africa’s top retail brand, this internship is your ticket to a rewarding career in fashion or retail management. Whether you’re working in a store or at the Cape Town head office, you’ll gain skills to take you far!
Got Questions?
Contact Truworths at careers@truworths.co.za or visit www.truworths.co.za/careers for more info.
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