Clover, a leading South African dairy company, is offering YES (Youth Employment Service) Learnerships for 2025. These programs aim to provide unemployed youth with valuable work experience and skills in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry.
Program Overview:
The Clover YES Learnership Programme is a 12-month initiative designed to equip participants with practical experience in various departments, including sales and Merchandising. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and gain exposure to real-world business operations.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Clover YES Learnership Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
- Education: Possess a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF4 qualification.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English.
- Availability: Willingness to work shifts and commit to the full 12-month program.
- Employment Status: Currently unemployed and have not previously participated in a YES Programme.
Clover is proud to be in partnership with YES programme to provide opportunities for South African Youth.
Responsibilities:
- Apply correct stock control measures in-store and in back-up where Clover stock is handled
- Control, minimise and write up returns according to store work plan
- Avoid out-of-stock situations at all times and report to AM if it occurs
- Place accurate and timeous order according to the ordering tempo
- Ensure clean and neat products on shelf at all times
- Ensure proper crate and equipment control at the store according to company policy
- Establish and maintain good business relationship with store management, AM, HO, Customers and fellow Merchandisers at all times
- Pack shelves in terms of the Store Flow as indicated by the AM and apply basic merchandising rules
- Ensure that the fridge is properly maintained at all times
- Maintain indicated shelf set in terms of the provided plannos or generic shelf set
- Maintain PI label per product at all times
- Put point-of-sale material up at allocated position and maintain at all times
- Maintain relevant administration
- Exploit all opportunities in store to enhance the presence of products on shelf
- Manage relationships with store management, AM, HO, customers, and fellow merchandisers at all times.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
- Can speak English: Fluent
- Willing to Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to influence
- Proactive and action-orientated
- Acts with honesty and consistency
- Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Commitment and motivation
- Communicates effectively
- Customer orientated
- Ability to plan and organize
- Administrative capabilities
Application Process:
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:
- Prepare Your Documents: Ensure you have the following ready:
- A copy of your identification document (ID).
- Your Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit Your Application: Visit Clover’s official careers page to submit your application online.
Application Deadline:
While specific deadlines for the 2025 program have not been announced, previous programs have had application deadlines around late November. It’s advisable to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.
Additional Information:
- Stipend: Participants may receive a monthly stipend; for example, previous programs have offered stipends around R10,000.
- Locations: Learnership opportunities may be available in various locations, including Clayville, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.
How to Apply
Apply Online for the Clover: YES Learnership Programme 2025
For more details and to stay updated on application openings, regularly check Clover’s official careers page.
Note: Be cautious of recruitment fraud. Clover does not request any payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate opportunities are advertised through official channels.
Embark on this opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career with Clover’s YES Learnership Programme 2025.
