Truworths has opened applications for its Stores Learnership for Persons Living with Disabilities, offering a structured retail learnership across all provinces in South Africa.
This opportunity is designed to provide practical workplace experience, retail skills training, and a supported entry into employment for people living with disabilities who want to build a career in retail.
Why This Stores Learnership Matters
Despite retail being one of South Africa’s largest employment sectors, people living with disabilities remain underrepresented in formal workplaces.
This Truworths Stores Learnership focuses on real, hands-on work inside retail stores, not classroom theory alone. Learners gain meaningful experience that can be used to strengthen future job applications — even beyond retail.
The nationwide placement model removes common barriers by allowing applicants from both urban and rural areas to apply.
What the Learnership Involves
Participants are placed in Truworths stores and trained through day-to-day store operations. Learners are cross-trained, meaning exposure to multiple retail functions rather than a single task.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting customers on the sales floor
- Working at the service desk
- Helping customers find merchandise
- Processing payments on POS systems
- Opening new customer accounts
- Stock control and loss prevention
- Merchandising according to store standards
- Maintaining customer safety and store security
Learners must complete:
- A minimum of 120 working hours
- Logbooks and workplace assessments
These assessments confirm practical skills gained — not to exclude learners.
Who Can Apply?
This learnership is open to persons living with disabilities who meet the following criteria:
- Minimum education: Grade 10
- Interest in retail, fashion, or customer service
- No prior work experience required
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This Programme Is Best For Applicants Who:
- Want hands-on workplace experience
- Are comfortable in customer-facing roles
- Prefer structured training and supervision
- Are committed to completing the programme
Retail work is active and people-focused, so applicants should be comfortable working in a store environment.
What Learners Gain
While permanent employment is not guaranteed, learners gain valuable, transferable experience that employers recognise.
Benefits Include:
- Retail workplace experience at a national brand
- Practical customer service and sales skills
- Increased confidence in a structured work environment
- Stronger CV and future job prospects
Many former learners go on to secure permanent retail roles or move into other customer service and sales positions.
Application Details
- Programme: Stores Learnership for Persons Living with Disabilities
- Company: Truworths
- Location: All Provinces (South Africa)
- Reference Number: TRU260126-7
- Closing Date: 25 February 2026
⚠️ Late applications are usually not considered.
How to Apply
Apply online via the official Truworths careers platform
(Use the reference number when submitting your application.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this learnership paid?
Yes. Learnerships generally include a stipend, although the exact amount is not always advertised.
Do I need retail experience?
No. This is an entry-level programme.
Can I apply from a rural area?
Yes. Placements are available nationwide, depending on store availability.
Will this lead to permanent employment?
There is no guarantee, but the experience significantly improves future employability.
What type of disability qualifies?
Applicants must be persons living with disabilities. Verification is usually part of the recruitment process.
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