Are you a TVET student looking for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the dynamic world of retail? Truworths, one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers, is offering an incredible chance to gain 18 months of practical, hands-on experience through their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internships.
Truworths WIL Internships Overview
- Company: Truworths
- Location: South Africa (various provinces including Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Pretoria, Free State, and North West)
- Programme Duration: 18 months
- Closing Date: 31 July 2025
- Target Audience: TVET students with an N6 National Certificate
About Truworths
Truworths has built a legacy in South Africa’s retail sector, offering trendy, high-quality fashion items to its customers. With a strong emphasis on customer service and a reputation for setting the standard in retail, Truworths provides a perfect platform for young individuals seeking to make their mark in the retail world. The company is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship programme to help enhance their skills, gain exposure, and take their career to the next level.
Key Responsibilities of the Truworths WIL Internships
As a WIL intern at Truworths, you will be involved in a range of responsibilities that will prepare you for a career in the retail sector. Here’s what you can expect:
- Learning Critical Retail Knowledge
You will be exposed to the operational side of retail, from stock management to merchandising, ensuring you build a comprehensive understanding of the retail environment. - Assisting Customers
Interns are expected to help customers find the products they are looking for and provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience. - Merchandising and Store Maintenance
You will learn how to merchandise the store in accordance with Truworths’ company principles. This involves ensuring that the store is visually appealing, well-organized, and that products are easily accessible. - Processing Payments and Purchases
Interns will gain hands-on experience with handling transactions and processing purchases, which will be critical for anyone looking to work in retail management. - Opening New Accounts
As part of the customer service role, you will help open new customer accounts, a vital task in building customer loyalty and expanding the business. - Maintaining Stock Control
Interns will also be involved in managing stock, ensuring that stock losses are minimized and inventory is accurate. - Building Customer Relationships
Creating lasting relationships with customers is a key part of the Truworths experience, and you’ll be expected to actively engage and build rapport with shoppers. - Ensuring Customer Safety and Security
Retail environments require a focus on customer safety. Interns will be trained in maintaining a safe and secure store for both customers and employees. - Opportunity to Progress to Leadership Roles
This internship offers a clear path for career progression. By demonstrating your learning and application of the skills taught, you can advance to a junior leadership position.
Requirements
To apply for the Truworths WIL Internships, you must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Requirement: You must have completed your N6 National Certificate in one of the following fields:
- Human Resources (HR)
- Business/Office Administration
- Business Management
- Management Assistant
- Business Studies
- Or a related field
- Work Experience: No prior work experience is required. This is an entry-level internship designed for students fresh out of TVET colleges.
- Documents Needed:
- Updated CV
- Academic Transcript and Proof of Qualification
- South African ID
If you meet the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the internship and embark on a rewarding career journey with Truworths!
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How to Apply
Ready to apply? It’s simple. Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Prepare Your Documents: Ensure that you have your updated CV, academic transcript, proof of qualification, and South African ID ready.
- Apply Online: Click on the relevant links based on your preferred location to begin your application process.
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Limpopo)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Gauteng – North, South, West)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Mpumalanga)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Pretoria – East)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Gauteng – East)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Pretoria – North, West)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (Free State)
- Store Work Integrated Learning (North West)
The Truworths WIL Internships (TVET Placements) are a fantastic opportunity for students who have completed their N6 National Certificate and are looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the retail industry. With a structured 18-month programme, you’ll get the chance to learn, grow, and make valuable connections in the retail world. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your career with one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers.
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