Introduction

The Graduate Placement Programme gives ambitious and qualified graduates a chance to gain real work experience, sharpen critical skills and learn from industry experts in the fast-paced Retail and Wholesale sector.

Job description

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has collaborated with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) to support graduate placement programmes across the country.

We are looking for unemployed graduates to join the Graduate Programme on a 12 months growth journey.

Successful graduates will be based in the following provinces:

• KwaZulu Natal
• Mpumalanga
• Free State – QwaQwa and Bloemfontein
• Gauteng
• Limpopo
• Western Cape

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

We are looking for graduates who have completed a diploma or degree in any of the following fields:

• Business Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management / Logistics
• Retail Business Management
• Wholesale and Retail Operations
• Public Management / Public Administration
• Office Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Other relevant qualification

Additional Requirements:

• Must be currently unemployed and not registered in any learnership or graduate programme
• No prior work experience is required
• Must be a South African citizen
• Computer Literacy

Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies

• A strong willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude