seeking paid, structured pathways into retail and related industries. The organisation offers a wide range of learnerships—practical, accredited training programmes that combine classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Available in all nine provinces of South Africa, RelatED’s programmes link trainees with respected retail employers such as Ackermans, Pep Stores, TFG brands, Checkers, Shoprite, USave, CTM, Sleepmasters, Buildit and other national chains. This makes the learnerships particularly valuable for anyone aiming to start a long-term retail career or gain workplace experience that transfers across industries.
What makes RelatED Education attractive is the combination of meaningful training and financial support. Most programmes include a competitive stipend, which helps learners cover basic living costs while they complete the programme. Beyond the stipend, learners gain hands-on experience working in real retail environments, supervised by industry staff. That workplace exposure is crucial: it teaches customer service, stock control, visual merchandising, basic sales techniques, and operational routines that employers expect from entry-level retail staff.
RelatED offers learnerships across multiple fields, so you can choose a pathway that suits your interests and career goals. Common offerings include Logistics, Administration, Human Resource Management, Sales Management, Project Management, Marketing, and IT Engineering. Some programmes focus squarely on retail operations and sales, while others build more technical or management-oriented skills that open additional career routes. Because the learnerships are accredited, successful completion often results in a recognised qualification or credit-bearing outcome, improving employability after the programme ends.
Entry requirements for RelatED learnerships generally mirror those used across the Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R SETA) and similar providers. Typical baseline requirements include:
South African citizenship with a valid ID.
Being unemployed at the time of application.
Age between 18 and 35 (some programmes restrict applicants to a maximum of 28).
Grade 12 (Matric) certificate, though some programmes accept Grade 10 or 11.
Not currently enrolled in another learnership or full-time study.
Willingness to commit to a full 12-month programme.
Many programmes also welcome applicants with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations are often available, so candidates should not self-exclude because of a disability.
How to apply: applications are normally submitted through the RelatED Education website or the specific programme pages where open learnership opportunities are listed. The site will outline required documents—typically a CV, certified copy of ID, highest qualification (Matric or equivalent), and any additional supporting documents (proof of unemployment or residence, for example). Selection processes commonly include document screening, basic assessments, and interviews. Because spaces are competitive, prepare a clear CV and be ready to explain why you are motivated to join a retail or skills-based learnership.
Why this matters: learnerships like those RelatED provides offer a direct route from unemployment to employability. They combine income support, nationally recognised outcomes, and real work experience—three elements employers value highly. For young people starting their careers, this blend accelerates skill development and increases the likelihood of permanent employment after completion.
If you’d like, I can draft a tailored application letter or help you build a concise CV aimed at RelatED’s retail and logistics learnerships. Which learnership are you most interested in, and do you already have a CV or Matric certificate to use?