About Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay is one of South Africa’s largest supermarket and retail groups, operating food, clothing, and wholesale stores nationwide. The company invests heavily in youth development through learnerships aimed at preparing young people for employment in the retail and wholesale sector.
🎓 Learnership Programme Overview
The main programme currently offered is the:
✅ Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership (NQF Level 3)
This is a structured training programme combining:
- Classroom/theoretical training
- Practical workplace experience in stores
- Mentorship from retail professionals
- Skills development aligned with SETA standards
The learnership helps participants become job-ready retail employees.
📅 Programme Duration
- 12 months fixed contract
- Includes assessments and workplace training
- Leads to an NQF Level 3 qualification
💰 Monthly Stipend
Learners typically receive a stipend of approximately:
👉 R3,000 per month (may vary by location or intake).
🧾 What You Will Learn
Participants are trained in essential retail skills such as:
- Customer service and communication
- Stock control and merchandising
- Store operations
- Retail administration
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and professionalism
📍 Training Locations
Learnerships are usually offered in:
- Gauteng (Johannesburg)
- Western Cape (Cape Town)
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Pick n Pay stores and distribution centres nationwide
✅ Minimum Requirements
Applicants must generally:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 18 – 35 years old
- Have Grade 12 (Matric)
- Be unemployed
- Not studying full-time
- Have good communication skills
- Be committed to completing the programme
👕 Types of Pick n Pay Learnerships
Pick n Pay may offer different learnership streams depending on business needs:
1. Retail Operations Learnership
- Store assistant training
- Customer service
- Merchandising
2. Visual Merchandising (PnP Clothing)
- Store display design
- Fashion retail experience
3. Logistics & Supply Chain Training
- Distribution centre experience
- Warehouse operations
4. Code 14 Driver Training (when available)
- Heavy vehicle driving exposure
- Logistics career pathway
💼 Career Opportunities After Completion
Graduates may qualify for roles such as:
- Shop Assistant
- Cashier
- Merchandiser
- Retail Sales Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
- Store Supervisor trainee
Completion improves employability across the retail industry.
📄 Required Documents
Prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Matric certificate
- Proof of residence
- Banking details (if requested later)
📝 How to Apply for Pick n Pay Learnerships 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit the Pick n Pay careers website.
- Search “Learnership” opportunities.
- Create an online profile.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit application before closing date.
👉 Apply via official careers portal:
https://www.picknpay.co.za/careers
⭐ Why Apply?
✔ Paid workplace training
✔ Retail qualification (NQF Level 3)
✔ Work experience with major retailer
✔ Monthly stipend
✔ Possible permanent employment opportunities
⚠️ Important Notes
- Learnerships open in phases during the year.
- Not all provinces recruit at the same time.
- Pick n Pay does not charge application fees.
- Completion does not guarantee permanent employment but improves hiring chances.
📢 Final Advice
Pick n Pay learnerships are among the best entry-level opportunities for young South Africans wanting to enter retail without prior experience. Applying early and submitting a professional CV greatly increases your chances of selection.
