Clover SA invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES Learner Programme, offering a 12-month work experience opportunity in both Industrial and Merchandiser roles. The programme is designed for young people between the ages of 18 and 33 who hold a Grade 12 qualification and are currently unemployed. Positions are available nationally across multiple Clover branches, giving successful candidates exposure to real workplace experience in logistics, distribution, production, and sales environments through the YES Programme partnership.
Successful applicants will gain valuable hands-on experience while developing workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, administration, stock control, and customer service. The programme supports youth development and employability, while contributing to employment equity and transformation in South Africa. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, and applicants not contacted within four weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
YES Learner (Industrial) – Clover
Reference Number: CLO260121-5
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Job Type: Learnership
Department: Sec Distribution
Job Category: Logistics
Number of Positions: 35
Location: Multiple Locations (National)
Country: South Africa
Required Education: Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Advert Summary
Clover has an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join our Production, Primary Transport, and Secondary Distribution departments as YES Learners (Industrial).
The programme offers 12 months of work experience and is based at Clover branches including Roodepoort (Head Office), Clayville, CDC Cape Town, Polokwane, Nelspruit, CDC KZN, Port Elizabeth, Queensburgh, and Atlas Distribution.
Clover is proud to partner with the YES Programme to create opportunities for South African youth.
“TO BE BETTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.”
Who Can Apply?
South African youth who:
- Are between 18 and 33 years old
- Have a Matric (Grade 12) qualification
- Are currently unemployed
- Have not participated in a learnership with another organisation before
Competencies
- Proactive and action-orientated
- Acts with honesty and consistency
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Commitment and motivation
- Communicates effectively
- Customer-orientated
- Ability to plan and organise
- Administrative capabilities
- Results driven
- Maintains high standards
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Stock Management (Warehouse & Engineering Stores)
- Manage stock according to the Warehouse Management System
- Control stock while in holding
- Receive, store, issue, and dispatch stock
- Re-supply and locate stock on the system
- Oversee movement, repacking, and stock levels
- Prevent shrinkage and stock losses
System & Equipment Management
- Maintain system updates (new and discontinued products)
- Link and set up scanners
- Compare weigh-bridge statistics vs claims
- Set up, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment
Housekeeping, Safety & Security
- Conduct housekeeping duties
- Follow and enforce safety regulations
- Ensure security and safety of stock
Warehouse Productivity
- Allocate resources for picking and performance
- Optimise use of picking cages
- Minimise idle time
Administration
- Capture truck and driver documentation
- Capture satellite and inter-branch reports
- Control printed invoices
- Print invoices and load sheets
- Follow up on queries
- Report deviations in truck arrival times
- Close routes on ERMS
Engineering Store Duties
- Receive and capture stock part orders
- Assist with stock counts, cycle counts, and returns
- Ensure paperwork is correct and submitted
- Maintain GMP standards
- Issue direct parts following procedures
Employment Equity
Clover is committed to Employment Equity and Transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.
If you are not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
YES Learner (Merchandiser) – Clover
Reference Number: CLO260121-4
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Job Type: Learnership
Department: Sales Execution
Job Category: Sales
Number of Positions: 112
Location: Multiple Locations (National)
Country: South Africa
Required Education: Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Advert Summary
Clover has an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join our Sales Department as YES Learners (Merchandisers).
The programme provides 12 months of work experience and is based at Clover branches including Clayville, CDC Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, and Queensburgh.
Clover proudly partners with the YES Programme to empower South African youth.
“TO BE BETTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.”
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
- Fluent in Business English
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Competencies
- Ability to influence
- Proactive and action-orientated
- Acts with honesty and consistency
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Commitment and motivation
- Effective communication
- Customer-orientated
- Planning and organisational skills
- Administrative capability
Duties and Responsibilities
Stock Control & Ordering
- Apply correct stock control in store and backup areas
- Control, minimise, and record returns
- Prevent out-of-stock situations
- Place accurate and timely orders
- Maintain clean and neat shelves
- Control crates and equipment according to policy
Merchandising & Shelf Management
- Pack shelves according to Store Flow and merchandising rules
- Maintain fridges and shelf sets
- Apply planograms correctly
- Maintain PI labels per product
- Display and maintain point-of-sale material
Administration & Relationships
- Maintain relevant administration
- Exploit in-store opportunities to enhance product visibility
- Build and maintain strong relationships with store management, AMs, HO, customers, and fellow merchandisers
Employment Equity
Clover is committed to Employment Equity and Transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.
If you are not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply online before the closing date. Applicants must ensure that all personal details, qualifications, and supporting information are accurate and up to date, as incomplete or incorrect applications may not be considered during the selection process.
Applications must be submitted through the official online platform only. Interested candidates must click the links below to access the application pages for the available YES Learner opportunities and follow the instructions provided to complete and submit the application successfully.
Apply Here: YES Learner (Industrial) – Clover
Apply Here: YES Learner (Merchandiser) – Clover