Ackermans: Graduate Internship Programme 2024 (South African citizens only)
Bongani Parker has 4 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, Scholarly Africa reaches at least 1 million job-seekers in South Africa alone.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Ackermans invites suitably qualified professionals to submit applications for the 2024 Graduate Placement Programme.
Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Cape Town & Durban, South Africa
If you are looking to kickstart your career and gain exposure within retail, then this opportunity is for you.
ABOUT ACKERMANS
Ackermans is a South African chain of clothing retail stores. Founded in 1916 in Wynberg, Cape Town, Ackermans has over 700 stores across Southern Africa, including in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini and Zambia, and is headquartered in Kuilsrivier near Cape Town.
In 2015 Ackermans was rated the second best clothing store by the South African Consumer Satisfaction Index.
Today, we celebrate more than 100 years with over 900 Ackermans stores in 5 countries, making us a leading value fashion retailer for women and kids.
If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
At Ackermans we help our Graduates find their feet and future direction. Energetic, ambitious, and qualified young graduates can look forward to a phenomenal learning experience.
Hands-on experience in a thriving Retail Business like ACKERMANS will give you the opportunity to:
- Be exposed to the Retail Industry
- Explore your interests and gain working knowledge of future career possibilities.
- Develop your work ethic and corporate brand.
- Build relationships that will stand your future in good stead.
- Fill your toolkit with skills to equip you for your career.
AVAILABLE GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
You have the opportunity to gain exposure to the following business areas. Based on your qualification and department you are interested in, have a look at the functional area you could be exposed to:
- Buying functional area
- Commercial: Cellular Marketing
- Data & Technology: Data Analytics, Systems
- Finance: Revenue, Inventory, Accounts Payable
- Human Resources: Talent & Culture, Recruitment, HR Information Systems, Training & Development
- Marketing: Digital, Advertising, Data & Technology
- Planning functional area: Merchandise Planning
- Operations: Risk, Operation Systems, CAD
- Supply Chain: Distribution Centre, Freight (Import & Export)
QUALIFICATIONS
- A completed qualification relevant to the placement you are applying for.
- No prior full time work experience in your field of study
- South African citizenship
- The candidate is based in Cape Town
- On site (Ackermans Support Centre)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- An assertive self-starter with the ability to work well within a team.
- Good organizational and planning abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Sound administrative skills
- Flexible and tenacious with the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Good learning orientation
HOW TO APPLY
Please click/ tap on the VIEW ADVERTS button below to find further details and applications links for these exciting opportunities.
In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.
Bongani Parker has 4 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, Scholarly Africa reaches at least 1 million job-seekers in South Africa alone.
