Truworths Stores invites South African persons living with disabilities to apply for the Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Learnership Location: All provinces, South Africa
Truworths Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
Truworths Stores is inviting applications for the Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
This learnership opportunity is aimed at persons living with disabilities who want to gain workplace experience in the retail industry.
The programme gives learners an opportunity to receive structured workplace training, gain practical retail experience and develop skills that may improve their future employability.
Programme Details
Company: Truworths
Programme: Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme
Job Type: Learnership
Reference Number: TRU260126-1
Business Area: Field Operations
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: All provinces in South Africa
Minimum Requirement: Grade 10
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
What the Programme Covers
The Truworths Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme focuses on retail store operations.
Successful learners will be trained as cross-trained sales consultants.
This means learners may receive exposure to different areas of store work, including the sales floor, service desk, stock control, merchandising and customer service.
Sales Floor Training
Learners will be trained to assist customers on the sales floor.
They will learn how to approach customers, assist them in finding products and promote specials or deals.
Learners will also gain knowledge of fashion trends, customer needs and store presentation.
Service Desk Training
Learners may also receive training at the service desk.
This may include assisting customers with purchases, returns and account-related queries.
Learners will also be expected to work professionally and remain calm when dealing with customers.
Stock and Merchandising Training
The programme will expose learners to stock and merchandising duties.
Learners will gain experience in displaying merchandise, keeping stock organised and following store layout rules.
They may also learn how to help reduce stock losses and support store standards.
Assessments and Logbooks
Learners will be expected to complete logbooks during the programme.
They must prepare for assessments and participate in evaluations.
The aim is to ensure that learners gain measurable workplace learning and are declared competent after completing the required assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will be expected to complete at least 120 hours of workplace learning.
They will be required to build knowledge daily and prepare for assessments.
Learners will assist customers with finding merchandise and suggesting suitable items.
They will also help keep the store neat, organised and customer friendly.
Additional Duties
Learners will assist with merchandising the store according to Truworths Merchandise Best Practice principles.
They may also process payments and purchases using the Point of Sale system.
Learners may be trained to assist with opening new accounts.
They will also support stock control, customer safety and customer service standards.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 10.
Applicants must have a passion for fashion and retail.
Applicants must be willing to work with customers and learn about store operations.
This learnership is focused on persons living with disabilities.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for applicants who want to gain workplace experience in the retail industry.
It is also suitable for candidates who enjoy working with people, helping customers and learning about fashion retail.
Applicants who want to grow in customer service, sales, merchandising or retail store operations are encouraged to apply.
Skills You Can Gain
Successful learners may gain skills in customer service, communication, merchandising, stock control and sales support.
They may also gain experience in using retail systems, processing purchases and supporting store operations.
The programme can help learners build confidence and workplace readiness.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:
Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Proof of highest school grade passed.
Proof of disability, where required.
Any additional documents requested during the online application process.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Truworths Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Applicants must apply online and follow the instructions on the Truworths learnership application portal.
Important Notes
Applicants must ensure that their contact details are correct on their CV.
Applicants should apply before the closing date.
Only applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Truworths Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 is 30 June 2026.
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Final Thoughts
The Truworths Stores Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for persons living with disabilities who want to gain retail workplace experience.
Applicants with Grade 10 who are passionate about fashion, customer service and retail should apply before 30 June 2026.