Clover, a leading South African dairy and consumer goods company, invites unemployed youth to apply for its Production, Primary Transport and Secondary Distribution Learnership Programme 2026. The programme is offered in partnership with the YES Programme and provides 12 months of structured workplace experience across Clover’s national operations.
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Location: South Africa (Multiple Sites)
About Clover
Clover is a trusted household brand producing and distributing a wide range of food and beverage products across South Africa. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, Clover supports local agriculture, strengthens food security, and invests in youth development through skills-based programmes.
About the Learnership Programme
The learnership offers hands-on exposure within Production, Primary Transport, and Secondary Distribution. Participants will gain practical experience in warehouse operations, logistics, stock control, administration, and safety, building job-ready skills aligned to the FMCG sector.
Programme Duration: 12 months
Learnership Locations
Successful candidates may be placed at Clover branches, including:
- Roodepoort (Head Office)
- Clayville, Gauteng
- CDC Cape Town
- Polokwane
- Nelspruit
- CDC KZN
- Port Elizabeth
- Queensburgh
- Atlas
Duties and Responsibilities
Participants will assist with a broad range of operational tasks, including:
- Managing, receiving, dispatching, and re-supplying stock
- Controlling stock in holding and preventing shrinkage/losses
- Maintaining warehouse systems (updates, new/discontinued products)
- Locating stock and ensuring correct placement
- Linking and setting up scanners
- Comparing weigh-bridge statistics versus claims
- Housekeeping, safety, and security compliance
- Allocating resources to improve picking productivity
- Minimising idle time and optimising picking cages
- Capturing truck/driver documentation and inter-branch reports
- Printing invoices and load sheets; following up on queries
- Closing routes on ERMS and reporting deviations
- Receiving, storing, issuing parts stock; cycle counts and returns
- Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP)
Who Can Apply?
South African youth who meet all of the following:
- Aged 18–33 years
- Grade 12 (Matric) completed
- Currently unemployed
- Have not participated in a learnership with another organisation before
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Proactive, action-oriented mindset
- Honesty and consistency
- Team collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness
- Strong communication skills
- Customer orientation
- Planning, organising, and administrative capability
- Results-driven approach and high standards
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Clover Learnership Programme 2026
Ensure your application is completed and submitted before 03 February 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Why You Should Apply
This learnership offers real-world exposure within a leading FMCG organisation, equipping you with transferable logistics and administration skills while boosting employability through structured, on-the-job learning.