Pepkor Lifestyle: W&R SETA Learnerships 2026 – Pepkor Lifestyle invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Wholesale & Retail SETA Funded Learnership Programme 2026. Closing Date: 16 May 2026 Location: Nationwide (All 9 Provinces) Duration: 12 months Programme Type: Learnership (Entry-Level) About the Learnership Programme Pepkor Lifestyle, which includes major retail brands such as: * HiFi Corporation * Incredible Connection * Bradlows * Russells * Rochester * Sleepmasters is offering a 12-month learnership programme aimed at equipping young people with practical retail and workplace skills. This programme is funded by the Wholesale & Retail SETA (W&R SETA) and provides an opportunity to gain experience in the retail industry. What You Will Learn During the programme, learners will be trained in: * Customer service on the shop floor * Marketing and merchandising * Basic English and Mathematics skills * Operating Point of Sale (POS) systems * Stock control and loss prevention * Opening customer accounts * Understanding the retail environment Minimum Requirements To qualify, you must: * Have a Matric (Senior Certificate) * Be a South African citizen * Have no criminal record * Be willing to learn and work in retail * Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply Required Documents Prepare the following: * Updated CV * Certified copy of ID * Certified copies of qualifications * Academic transcripts (if applicable) * Doctor’s certificate (for applicants with disabilities) *(Documents must not be older than 3 months)* Skills and Attributes Required Successful candidates should: * Have a positive “can-do” attitude * Be customer service oriented * Be fluent in English * Be highly motivated * Have problem-solving skills * Be adaptable and willing to learn What You Will Gain * Practical retail work experience * Exposure to leading retail brands * Improved employability * Workplace readiness skills * Opportunity to grow within the retail sector How to Apply 👉 Apply online here: Important Notes * Closing date: 16 May 2026 * Applications are considered as opportunities become available * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted * Pepkor Lifestyle reserves the right not to make an appointment