Merchandise Intern at Managed People Solutions (Multiple Opportunities) (Multiple Locations)

Managed People Solutions is a distinguished human capital and workforce deployment partner specializing in the FMCG, retail liquor, and commercial beverage industries across South Africa. The company connects ambitious talent with leading retail enterprises, driving brand visibility, shelf dominance, and sales growth. Working in high-volume retail hubs such as Braamfontein, the business provides an engaging, fast-paced work atmosphere where dedicated entry-level candidates can establish strong career foundations.

This Junior Merchandiser Internship is an 18-month workplace experience programme structured specifically for TVET College N6 diplomates who need practical workplace hours to obtain their National N-Diploma. Operating in the liquor retail sector, interns take on critical responsibilities ensuring stock availability, executing planograms, and maintaining brand presentation across busy retail environments while gaining direct exposure to commercial distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Assess on-floor inventory levels, identify stock requirements from storerooms, and replenish product lines according to designated store planograms.
• Execute product display standards meticulously by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized shelf configurations across product categories.
• Inspect stock quality, check product vintages, enforce first-in first-out (FIFO) rotation principles, and ensure accurate price label alignment.
• Identify and record out-of-stock items, escalating inventory replenishment needs directly to store management and the Regional Sales Manager.
• Execute scheduled store visits strictly in accordance with assigned daily call cycle timetables.
• Log daily merchandising records, track promotional stock movement, and communicate customer feedback or store requests to senior team leaders.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• A disciplined and punctual individual with keen attention to detail in high-density visual environments.
• Strong self-motivation, time management, and the ability to work productively within a 9-hour daily retail operating schedule.
• Friendly, confident communicator capable of representing client brands respectfully to retail consumers and management.
• Physically capable of handling merchandise handling, lifting stock crates, and standing for prolonged periods on the shop floor.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Designed in alignment with TVET workplace requirements, this 18-month programme provides the formal logbook supervision and operational coaching required to finalize National Diplomas. Interns acquire practical expertise in inventory management, retail analytics, and sales execution, paving the way toward future opportunities as full sales representatives, territory merchandisers, or retail inventory controllers.

How to Apply

• Junior Merchandiser Internship | Managed People Solutions | Braamfontein | Gauteng
  🔖 Ref: verus4
• Diploma Internship | Managed People Solutions | Cresta | Gauteng
  🔖 Ref: atjili
• Diploma Internship | Managed People Solutions | Krugersdorp | Gauteng
  🔖 Ref: vw9why

• Completed TVET N6 Certificate in Marketing Management, Business Management, or a directly related field.
• Requirement to complete 18 months of practical workplace experience to obtain National N-Diploma.
• South African citizen under the age of 28 years.
• Currently unemployed with no prior participation in a formal merchandising internship programme.
• Basic understanding of retail operations, stock handling, and customer relations.
• Ability to work full-time hours (9 hours per day including lunch) in retail store environments.