Clover Merchandiser YES Learnerships 2026

About the Company

Clover is a leading South African dairy and consumer goods company that produces a wide range of products, including milk, yoghurt, cheese, beverages, and other value-added foods. With a long-established presence in the country, Clover is committed to quality and innovation, supplying households nationwide through its extensive manufacturing and distribution network.

About the Opportunity

Clover is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join its Sales department as Merchandisers. This 12-month programme is designed to provide valuable workplace experience and practical exposure. Positions are available at Clover branches in Clayville (Gauteng), CDC Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, and Queensburgh. Through its partnership with the YES Programme, Clover is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for South African youth.

Duties & Responsibilties

• Apply correct shelve control in terms of indicated store and shelve plans       
• Pack shelves in terms of the Store Flow as indicated by the AM and applying basic merchandising rules
• Ensure that the fridge is properly maintained at all times
• Maintain indicated shelf set in terms of the provided plannos or generic shelf set
• Maintain PI label per product at all times
• Put point of sale material up at allocated position and maintain at all times
• Maintain relevant administration
• Exploit all opportunities in store to enhance the presence of products on shelf.
• Control and order stock        
• Apply correct stock control measures in-store and in back-up where Clover stock is handled
• Control, minimise and write up returns according to store work plan
• Avoid out of stock situations at all times and report to AM if it occurs
• Place accurate and timeous order according to the ordering tempo
• Ensure clean and neat products on shelf at all times
• Ensure proper crate and equipment control at the store according to company policy
• Establish and maintain good business relationship with store management, AM, HO, Customers and fellow Merchandisers at all times
• Establish and maintain good business relationships       
• Manage relationships with store management, AM, HO, Customers and fellow merchandisers at all times.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Business English: Fluent
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to influence
• Proactive and action orientated
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Commitment and motivation
• Communicates effectively
• Customer orientated
• Ability to plan and organize
• Administrative capabilities