The Pepkor Wholesale & Retail SETA Learnership Programme 2026 is now open for applications, giving unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain practical retail experience, accredited training, and a monthly stipend while working with some of the country’s biggest retail brands.
This programme is ideal for young people who want to start careers in retail, sales, customer service, merchandising, or store operations without needing previous work experience.
📌 Learnership Overview
- Company: Pepkor Lifestyle
- Programme: Wholesale & Retail SETA Funded Learnership 2026
- Duration: 12 Months
- Industry: Retail & Wholesale
- Location: Nationwide (All 9 Provinces)
- Closing Date: 16 May 2026
- Level: Entry-Level Learnership
Pepkor Lifestyle is offering this SETA-funded programme to help young people transition into the workplace through structured training and real store exposure.
🏢 About Pepkor Lifestyle
Pepkor Lifestyle operates major retail brands across South Africa, including:
- HiFi Corporation
- Incredible Connection
- Bradlows
- Russells
- Rochester
- Sleepmasters
Learners will gain workplace experience inside these retail environments while learning core business and customer service skills.
🎓 What the Learnership Includes
The Wholesale & Retail SETA Learnership combines:
✅ Classroom-based learning
✅ Practical store experience
✅ Retail systems training
✅ Customer interaction skills
✅ Workplace readiness development
The goal is to prepare participants for long-term employment in the retail sector.
🛠️ Training & Responsibilities
During the programme, learners will be trained to:
- Assist customers on the shop floor
- Provide customer service support
- Process payments using POS systems
- Maintain merchandising displays
- Help open customer accounts
- Manage stock and reduce losses
- Understand retail operations and sales processes
These activities help learners understand how retail businesses operate daily.
✅ Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have Grade 12 (Matric)
- Be unemployed
- Have no criminal record
- Be willing to commit to a 12-month programme
- Candidates with or without disabilities may apply
⭐ Skills Pepkor Looks For
Successful candidates usually show:
- Positive “can-do” attitude
- Customer service orientation
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Motivation and reliability
- Problem-solving ability
💰 Benefits of the Learnership
Participants receive:
- Monthly learner stipend (SETA aligned)
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Retail workplace experience
- Professional mentorship
- Improved employment opportunities after completion
📄 Documents Required
Prepare the following:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Additional qualifications (if applicable)
Certification should be recent (usually within 3 months).
🔗 Direct Link to Apply (Official Application)
👉 Apply Online Here:
https://pepkorlifestyle.simplify.hr/
(Select Wholesale & Retail SETA Learnership 2026 vacancy.)
Applications must be submitted before 16 May 2026.
🎯 Who Should Apply?
This learnership is perfect if you:
✔ Finished Matric but lack work experience
✔ Want to work in retail or sales
✔ Enjoy helping customers
✔ Want paid training instead of studying full-time
✔ Need workplace experience to grow your CV
