This isn’t just another programme. It’s a paid, structured 12-month opportunity that places you inside some of South Africa’s biggest retail brands—giving you real experience, real skills, and a real shot at employment.
If you’ve been waiting for a way into the retail industry, this could be it.
South Africa continues to face high youth unemployment, especially among those without work experience. Many young people are stuck in a frustrating cycle:
👉 No job without experience 👉 No experience without a job
Learnerships like this are designed to break that cycle.
The Pepkor Lifestyle Learnership, funded by the Wholesale & Retail SETA (W&R SETA), gives you both:
📚 Structured learning
💼 Real workplace exposure
And that combination is what employers are actively looking for in 2026.
📍 [Your Address, City, Province] 📞 [Your Phone Number] 📧 [Your Email Address] 🆔 ID Number: [Your ID Number]
🧾 PERSONAL PROFILE
Motivated and hardworking young individual with a Grade 12 certificate, seeking an opportunity to gain practical experience in the retail industry through the Pepkor Lifestyle Learnership programme. I am eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service. I work well in a team and can handle responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
🎓 EDUCATION
[Your High School Name] 📍 [Town / Province] 📅 Completed: [Year]
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Pepkor Lifestyle W&R SETA Learnership Programme for 2026. As a young, motivated South African with a Grade 12 qualification, I am eager to gain practical work experience and build a long-term career in the retail industry.
Like many young people, I have faced the challenge of needing experience to get a job, but needing a job to gain experience. This learnership represents a valuable opportunity for me to break that cycle and prove my ability in a real working environment. I am ready to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to your organisation.
I am particularly drawn to Pepkor Lifestyle because of its strong presence in the retail sector and its commitment to developing young talent. Being part of respected brands such as HiFi Corporation, Incredible Connection, and Russells would allow me to gain exposure to different areas of retail while developing essential workplace skills.
I believe I would be a strong candidate for this programme because of my positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well with others. I am a reliable and hardworking individual who takes responsibility seriously. I communicate well with people, remain calm under pressure, and always strive to give my best in any task I am given.
Through this learnership, I hope to develop skills in customer service, sales, and retail operations, while also gaining confidence and professional experience. My goal is not only to complete the programme successfully but to grow within the retail industry and contribute to the success of the organisation.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this learnership. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and proving myself as a valuable and dedicated team member.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Nonhlanhla Ndlovu is the founder and publisher of EduFeeds, a South Africa–focused platform that shares verified learnerships, internships, bursaries, and job opportunities for young people and job seekers.
With a strong focus on helping South African youth access real career opportunities, Nonhlanhla researches and verifies programmes from official company sources and public announcements before publication. EduFeeds aims to simplify the application process by providing clear guidance, requirements, and practical tips to help applicants apply with confidence.
Nonhlanhla continues to monitor updates from SETAs, companies, and training providers to ensure information on Edu Feeds remains current and useful. She focuses on publishing timely and accurate opportunity updates for the South African youth employment market.
