Pick n Pay is one of South Africa’s largest retail groups and offers structured learnership programmes for young people who have completed Matric.
These opportunities give Matric graduates hands‑on retail experience, accredited training, and a stepping stone into careers in retail, fashion, customer service, and visual merchandising.
Pick n Pay’s learnerships are designed to prepare Matric graduates for real careers in the retail sector.
These programmes often last 12 months and include accredited training in areas like retail operations, visual merchandising, customer service and stock control.
Learners work in shops or clothing outlets and learn how large retail businesses operate on a daily basis.
Pick n Pay hosts these learnerships in major cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Who Can Apply for Pick n Pay Retail Learnerships
To be eligible for Pick n Pay learnerships in 2026 you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
- You must hold a Matric / National Senior Certificate with English and Maths or Maths Literacy at NQF Level 2.
- You must be unemployed and not studying full‑time when the programme starts.
- You must be aged between 18 and 35 years.
- You must be able to commit to the full 12‑month programme of training and on‑the‑job work.
- You should be willing to learn, have good communication skills, a customer‑focused attitude, and attention to detail.
There is no requirement for previous work experience.
What You Learn on a Pick n Pay Learnership
During the Pick n Pay learnership you will receive both classroom training and workplace experience in real retail environments.
You will learn the fundamentals of retail operations, including stock control, inventory management, point‑of‑sale procedures and customer service techniques.
You will also receive accredited training in visual merchandising, which teaches you how to create attractive store layouts and display products that attract customers.
Other skills include teamwork, communication, decision‑making in busy retail settings, and basic business operations.
Learning is structured and recognised nationally, which means you earn a qualification that can help you build a career in retail, wholesale or related fields.
Where Pick n Pay Learnerships Are Located
Pick n Pay offers learnerships in different locations across South Africa depending on where jobs are available.
Typical learnership postings include cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, where Pick n Pay Clothing and Shop divisions are active.
The official Pick n Pay learnership listing on the careers portal shows learnership roles such as Wholesale & Retail Operations (NQF Level 3) at specific locations.
Learners are placed in active store environments where they gain real experience under the supervision of industry professionals.
Exact locations and job references are provided on the official Pick n Pay careers jobs listing.
How Much You Earn and What Benefits You Get
Most Pick n Pay learnerships are paid programmes that provide a monthly stipend to learners.
For example, many learnerships offer about R3 000 per month to help with living expenses while you complete the programme.
Beyond the stipend, you receive mentorship and professional guidance from experienced retail staff.
You also gain a nationally recognised qualification which can improve your employability.
Practical skills learned during the programme are transferable to a range of careers in retail, fashion, logistics and customer service.
How to Apply for Pick n Pay Learnerships
To find and apply for current opportunities use the Pick n Pay careers portal.
- From the careers page you can search for learnership roles such as the Wholesale & Retail Operations (NQF Level 3) programme and other retail learnerships.
- Click on the job title you are interested in to see the full description and apply.
- You will need to create a profile, upload your CV, copy of your ID, and a certified copy of your Matric certificate.
- Make sure your contact details are correct and submit your application before the closing date.
Only submit applications via the official careers portal as Pick n Pay does not accept applications by email, walk‑ins, or through third‑party sites.
What Happens After You Apply
After you submit your application on the Pick n Pay careers portal you will receive confirmation if your profile has been successfully submitted.
Shortlisted candidates are usually contacted for further assessment, which may include interviews or competency tests.
If you are selected you will receive formal communication from Pick n Pay confirming your placement in the learnership.
Make sure your phone and email are active and check them regularly for updates.
Successful learners report for orientation and training at the scheduled start date shown in your offer letter.
Contact Information for Pick n Pay Learnerships
You can browse and apply for learnership openings on the official Pick n Pay Careers Portal.
For questions or help with the application process use the contact and support options available on the careers page or the Workday application platform:
Pick n Pay Career Support
