Junior Merchandiser at Managed People Solutions (Multiple Locations)

Managed People Solutions is a premier talent solutions provider supporting major players in South Africa's commercial beverage and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. With an expansive national presence, the company is committed to youth employment and skills development, offering accredited workplace learning programmes that bridge education and employment. Operating across various regional hubs including Kimberley, the company maintains high operational standards in retail merchandising and sales support.

The Junior Merchandiser Workplace Experience Programme is an 18-month internship structured for TVET college graduates holding N6 certificates who require practical work experience to qualify for their National Diplomas. Candidates will gain comprehensive insight into wholesale and retail store operations, working on the frontlines of product placement, inventory flow control, and visual merchandising for leading wine and spirit brands.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Identify stock replenishment requirements by evaluating floor inventory against current retail stock sheets.
• Draw products from back-of-house storage areas and safely transfer stock onto the retail sales floor.
• Verify product packaging condition, inspect bottle vintages, confirm promotional price points, and execute systematic stock rotation.
• Implement brand-compliant merchandising displays, shelf layouts, and seasonal promotional stands as outlined in cycle briefs.
• Execute scheduled retail store calls in strict alignment with regional call cycle itineraries.
• Track stock shortages and relay immediate out-of-stock notices and inventory trends to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Document all daily merchandising activities, display installations, and customer queries in structured field logs.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual driven to build a long-term commercial career in the FMCG retail sector.
• Detail-focused approach with high personal standards regarding display neatness and shelf aesthetics.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor when interacting with retail managers and customers.
• Reliable timekeeper with strong accountability and the stamina required for continuous hands-on physical merchandising.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

This 18-month internship serves as an essential stepping stone, satisfying all institutional workplace exposure requirements needed to convert an N6 certificate into an official National N-Diploma. Under continuous guidance from regional retail professionals, interns cultivate practical merchandising competence, setting them on track toward permanent roles as field merchandisers, retail sales consultants, or distribution coordinators.

How to Apply

• Junior Merchandiser | Managed People Solutions | Kimberley
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• Junior Merchandiser | Managed People Solutions | Krugersdorp | Gauteng
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• Completed TVET N6 Certificate in Business Management, Marketing Management, or Management Assistant.
• Need for 18 months of verified workplace experience to fulfill National N-Diploma requirements.
• South African citizen under the age of 28 years old.
• Residing in or able to commute to Kimberley or surrounding assigned retail territory.
• Strong organizational, communication, and basic numeracy skills.
• Willingness to perform physical retail merchandising tasks including stock lifting, packing, and standing.