Managed People Solutions is giving unemployed Grade 12 candidates a 12-month route into health and wellness retail through a paid sales learnership. Learners will receive R3,500 per month while building customer service, product knowledge and merchandising experience towards a nationally recognised Sales Representative qualification at National Qualifications Framework Level 4.
The programme is recruiting candidates who live near selected retail areas across Gauteng. Submissions close on 27 July 2026, giving interested candidates a limited period to prepare their information.
Applicants need Matric with Mathematics and English, must be unemployed and must be available to complete the full 12-month programme.
Why does this Managed People Solutions learnership offer more than retail experience?
The programme combines structured learning with practical experience inside a professional health and wellness retail environment.
Learners will work as Retail Sales Interns while studying towards the National Occupational Certificate: Sales Representative at National Qualifications Framework Level 4.
Successful completion will therefore provide more than workplace exposure. Learners will also earn a nationally recognised qualification that can support future opportunities in sales, customer service, merchandising and retail operations.
Experienced mentors will guide participants throughout the programme as they develop confidence and learn how a professional store operates.
Who is suited to this customer-facing programme?
Managed People Solutions is looking for unemployed candidates who enjoy communicating with people and want to develop a future in retail sales.
Applicants must:
- Have completed Matric or Grade 12
- Have passed Mathematics and English
- Be unemployed
- Live close to one of the listed placement areas
- Be available for the full 12-month programme
- Be willing to learn through practical workplace experience
The programme will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, approachable and comfortable helping customers make purchasing decisions.
Previous retail experience is not listed as a requirement. However, candidates should be able to show a genuine interest in sales, customer service and health and wellness products.
What will learners do inside the store?
Learners will receive practical training while supporting customers and contributing to daily store operations.
Their responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming and assisting customers
- Helping customers find suitable health and wellness products
- Building knowledge of the store’s products
- Making appropriate product recommendations
- Developing professional communication and selling skills
- Working towards individual and store sales targets
- Assisting with stock management
- Supporting merchandising activities
- Keeping the store clean and organised
- Maintaining visually appealing product displays
- Learning about retail performance and business operations
- Working with experienced mentors and store employees
Customer service will be central to the programme. Learners must be prepared to listen carefully, communicate clearly and help customers feel confident about their purchases.
Which areas are accepting candidates?
Candidates must live close to one of the areas listed for the programme.
The placement areas include:
- Eastgate
- Menlyn
- Sandton
- Vaal
- East Rand
- Maponya
- Westgate
- Mall of Africa
- Centurion
- Greenstone
- Wonder Park
- Soshanguve
- The Glen
- Fourways
- Springs
- Irene
- Alberton
- Benoni
- Wonderboom
Applicants should consider travelling time and transport costs before selecting the programme. Retail schedules may also require flexibility depending on the operating hours of the assigned store.
What skills can learners build during the programme?
The learnership is designed to develop practical abilities that can be used across different customer-facing environments.
Participants can build experience in:
- Customer engagement
- Retail sales
- Product knowledge
- Professional communication
- Merchandising
- Stock handling
- Store presentation
- Sales target awareness
- Teamwork
- Daily retail operations
Health and wellness retail can require more detailed product knowledge than general retail. Learners must therefore be willing to study product information and explain it clearly to customers.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Your curriculum vitae should show that you are comfortable working with people. Include school leadership, volunteering, fundraising, promotional activities, customer service exposure or any experience that required communication and teamwork. Also state clearly which listed retail area is closest to where you live.
How should candidates prepare for the online submission?
Candidates should prepare an updated curriculum vitae that clearly presents their education, employment status and contact information.
The curriculum vitae should include:
- Grade 12 subjects and results
- Mathematics and English
- Current residential area
- Contact number and email address
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service or sales exposure, if available
- School, community or volunteer activities
- Availability for a 12-month programme
Applicants should check that their residential information is accurate because the programme specifically requires candidates to live close to one of the listed areas.
How can candidates submit before the deadline?
Applications must be submitted through the official Managed People Solutions online application portal.
Candidates should complete every required field and confirm that their contact details are correct before submitting.
The closing date is 27 July 2026. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered.
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Final Thoughts
The Managed People Solutions Retail Sales Learnership gives unemployed Grade 12 candidates a structured way to enter the health and wellness retail industry.
The 12-month programme combines practical store experience, professional mentoring and a R3,500 monthly stipend with training towards a nationally recognised Sales Representative qualification at National Qualifications Framework Level 4.
Candidates with Mathematics and English who live near one of the listed retail areas should prepare a focused curriculum vitae and complete their online submission before 27 July 2026.
