Truworths has officially opened applications for its Stores Learnership Programme 2026 for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWD). This 12-month retail learnership is designed to give unemployed South Africans practical, accredited workplace experience in fashion retail.
If you are passionate about fashion, customer service, and retail operations — and you are living with a disability — this programme offers a real pathway into long-term employment within one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers.
Quick Overview: Truworths Learnership 2026
- Company: Truworths
- Programme: Stores Learnership (PWD)
- Duration: 12 Months
- Target Group: Persons Living with Disabilities
- Minimum Education: Grade 10 or higher
- Work Type: In-store retail training
- Closing Date: 25 February 2026
What the Truworths Learnership Offers
This learnership provides cross-functional retail training, allowing learners to gain experience in both customer-facing and operational roles.
You will be trained in:
- Customer service and fashion sales
- Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and payments
- Opening and managing Truworths customer accounts
- Visual merchandising (MBP standards)
- Stock control and loss prevention
- Workplace assessments and logbook completion
The programme combines practical store work with structured learning, helping learners become job-ready retail professionals.
Who Can Apply? (Minimum Requirements)
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be a person living with a disability
- Minimum Grade 10 qualification (Matric is not compulsory)
- Willing to work at least 120 hours per month
- Have an interest in fashion, retail, and customer service
- Be able to provide medical confirmation of disability (e.g. medical certificate or SARS ITR-DD)
Available Locations & Reference Numbers
Applicants must apply using the correct reference number for their province.
| Province / Region | Location | Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | Cape Town | TRU260126-1 |
| Eastern Cape | Eastern Cape | TRU260126-2 |
| Northern Cape | Northern Cape | TRU260126-3 |
| Gauteng North/South/West | Various | TRU260126-4 |
| Pretoria North/West | Pretoria | TRU260126-5 |
| Pretoria East | Pretoria East | TRU260126-6 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | KZN | TRU260126-7 |
| North West | North West | TRU260126-8 |
| Limpopo | Limpopo | TRU260126-9 |
| Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga | TRU260126-10 |
| Free State | Free State | TRU260126-11 |
| Gauteng East | Johannesburg East | TRU260126-12 |
Follow these steps carefully to submit a correct and complete application for the Truworths Stores Learnership 2026:
Step 1: Visit the Official Truworths Careers Portal
Go to the Truworths Stores eRecruitment Portal using a secure browser on your phone or computer.
Step 2: Search Using the Correct Reference Number
In the search bar, enter the reference number for your province (for example: TRU260126-1).
Applications without the correct reference number may not be considered.
Step 3: Create or Log Into Your Profile
- New applicants must create an online profile
- Returning applicants can log in using existing details
Ensure your personal information is accurate and up to date.
Required Documents
Prepare clear, certified copies of the following:
- Updated CV
- South African ID
- Latest school results (Grade 10, 11, or Matric)
- Medical certificate or disability confirmation document
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Application Tip (Important)
When completing your application, the “Why do you want to work at Truworths?” question matters.
Focus on:
- Your interest in fashion and retail
- Helping customers feel confident
- Willingness to learn and grow in-store
- Reliability and teamwork
Why This Learnership Matters
- Entry into the formal retail job market
- Skills recognised across the fashion retail industry
- Inclusive opportunity designed for persons with disabilities
- Real in-store experience with a national retailer
- Improved chances of permanent retail employment
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