Truworths invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Planner Graduate Trainee Programme 2027 in Cape Town.
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 November 2026
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Programme: Planner Graduate Trainee Programme 2027
About the Truworths Planner Graduate Trainee Programme
The Truworths Planner Graduate Trainee Programme is a structured development programme designed to build the technical, commercial and practical skills required for a career in merchandise planning.
Graduates will learn through practical exposure, guided development and increasing levels of responsibility while following a clear development pathway within the business.
The programme is aimed at developing future planning and commercial professionals who can use analytical and trading skills to improve product performance and support the long-term goals of Truworths.
What You Will Learn
Successful graduates will gain exposure to areas such as:
- Business analysis.
- Commercial planning.
- Merchandise performance.
- Sales forecasting.
- Stock management.
- Inventory management.
- Margin management.
- Markdown management.
- Financial planning.
- Product strategy.
- Trading and analytical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be involved in:
- Conducting business analysis.
- Preparing and monitoring sales forecasts.
- Managing stock levels.
- Supporting inventory management.
- Monitoring margins.
- Managing markdowns.
- Developing financial plans that support product ranges.
- Monitoring product financial plans.
- Providing strategic input on products.
- Optimising merchandise performance.
Programme Development
The programme provides graduates with a structured pathway to develop their capability over time.
Participants can expect:
- Practical workplace exposure.
- Guided professional development.
- Increasing responsibility.
- Development of analytical skills.
- Development of commercial awareness.
- Exposure to merchandise planning.
- Experience in product performance analysis.
- Preparation for future planning and commercial roles.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Truworths Graduate recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Truworths Planner Graduate Trainee Programme 2027
Applicants should complete the online application and provide all information and supporting documents requested by the recruitment system.
Important Application Information
Before applying, candidates should:
- Ensure their CV is updated.
- Check that all required academic and personal details are correct.
- Complete all required sections of the online application.
- Upload any supporting documents requested by Truworths.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Closing Date
24 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.