The Building Company invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the BUCO Wholesale & Retail Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified
Learnership Location: Arcadia, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
About the BUCO Learnership Programme
The BUCO Learnership, offered by The Building Company, is a structured programme that combines theoretical training and practical workplace experience.
This programme leads to a nationally recognised qualification on the NQF framework, aligned with W&RSETA requirements, preparing learners for careers in the retail and wholesale sector.
Learnership Overview
- Position: Learnership – Wholesale & Retail
- Reference Number: 60159077133
- Company: BUCO (The Building Company)
- Industry: Retail
- Contract Type: Learnership (Contract)
- Number of Positions: 1
What You Will Learn
During the programme, learners will:
- Attend classroom-based training sessions
- Complete assessments and Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
- Gain hands-on retail experience in-store
Workplace Exposure Includes:
- Customer service and assisting shoppers
- Merchandising and stock replenishment
- Operating point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Maintaining store cleanliness and standards
- Following company policies and safety procedures
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must:
- Be unemployed
- Have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Be a South African citizen
- Have basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Have a clear criminal record
- Be willing to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Not have previously completed a learnership programme
Key Responsibilities
- Complete all training and assessments as required
- Maintain a workplace logbook
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- Work closely with supervisors and mentors
- Follow health and safety regulations
How to Apply
Click here to apply for BUCO East London Arcadia Learnership 2026
Why You Should Apply
Joining The Building Company gives you:
- A recognised W&RSETA qualification
- Valuable retail and customer service experience
- Practical workplace exposure
- A pathway into long-term employment in retail