We are pleased to announce that the application to start a career in retail with the Woolworths 2024 Trainee Programme is now open.
Are you ready to kickstart your future career in retail? Woolworths, committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation, is inviting applicants for their 2024 Trainee Programme. With a range of roles available, from Technologist to Buyer, Designer to Planner, Woolworths offers a platform to showcase your skills and passion for the retail industry.
Benefits of the Programme
Embrace the opportunity to be part of a retail giant renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation. Trainee participants can expect to:
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in various facets of the retail industry.
- Receive mentoring from industry experts.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Woolworths’ operations.
- Enhance their professional skills and competencies.
- Increase their employability through practical industry exposure.
Woolworths 2024 Trainee Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for each respective role:
- Trainee Technologist: A relevant diploma or degree in garment, textile, pattern making, or technology/commercial studies.
- Trainee Buyer: A diploma/degree in Fashion Design, Clothing Management, Textiles, or Consumer Science (creative qualification).
- Trainee Designer: A diploma/degree in Fashion Design/Clothing Management/Textile Design, Retail or Interior Design.
- Trainee Planner: A diploma/degree in Financial, Retail Business, Management, Economics, Business Science, or Statistics.
Applicants for all roles should be either a final-year student or a graduate in the relevant fields, and possess certain qualities, such as being detail-oriented, analytical thinking, and customer-centric.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official Woolworths careers website at https://careers.woolworths.co.za/applicant/index.php?controller=Page&name=jobsearch
- Browse the job listings for the relevant trainee programme you’re interested in.
- Click on the ‘Apply’ button and fill out the online application form.
- Attach the required documents: A full CV and a copy of your university academic transcript. If you encounter issues uploading multiple documents, compile all required attachments into a single PDF file and submit.
Applicants are reminded to ensure that all necessary documents are attached, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Dates
Applications for the Woolworths 2024 Trainee Programme are now open and will close on the 21st of July 2023. Interested candidates are advised to apply early and ensure all necessary requirements are met before submission.
