JUNIOR MERCHANDISER (INTERNSHIP)12- 18 MONTHS
Job Overview
- Position Title: Junior Merchandiser (Internship)
- Company: Managed People Solutions
- Location: Welkom, Free State
- Job Type: Internship (12 or 18 months)
- Posted Date: 06 August 2025
- Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
- Experience Level: Internship (No prior work experience required)
- Functional Area: Merchandising / Entry-Level FMCG
Job Purpose
To provide unemployed youth with practical work experience and skills development in merchandising through a structured internship program within the FMCG sector.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Aged between 18 and 28 years
N6 TVET Certificate (for 18-month internship) or
NCV Level 4 Certificate in a relevant field (for 12-month internship)
No previous work experience required
Reside in or near Welkom
Eagerness to learn and work in a professional environment
Technical Competencies
Basic product knowledge and shelf management
Understanding of merchandising principles
Willingness to follow and adapt to structured processes
Good communication and observation skills
Core Competencies
Reliability and punctuality
Attention to detail
Customer-focused mindset
Proactive and responsible
Ability to work independently and within a team
Key Responsibilities
Determine and draw stock to be merchandised
Perform stock rotation and quality checks (vintage, condition, pricing)
Execute merchandising activities as per cycle briefs
Maintain product displays and promotional compliance
Report out-of-stock products to RSM (Regional Sales Manager)
Provide feedback on customer complaints and requests
Accurately record merchandising activities and store visits
Follow the assigned call cycle
Stipend & Duration
Stipend: R3,500 per month
N6 TVET Internship Duration: 18 months
NCV Level 4 Internship Duration: 12 months
Application Details
Submit your CV, ID, and Certified TVET Qualification Copy via the Learning Programmes Application Form (link provided in the official job post)