FairPlay Hardware: Retail Learnership Programme 2026
Employer: FairPlay Hardware (A premier building material and construction retail group)
Program: National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations (NQF Level 2 / 3)
Job Type: 12-Month Structured Learnership Contract (Theoretical modules + In-store practicals)
Stipend: Monthly learner allowance provided in line with sector education frameworks
Location: Various Store Branches across Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga
Closing Date: Open/Staggered July 2026 recruitment pool (Apply immediately)
Minimum Requirements
To secure a spot within this fast-paced building material supply chain network, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
A completed Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
Basic numerical accuracy and core computer literacy.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English (multilingualism is a major asset for regional branch locations).
High physical stamina and energy to operate in a heavy-materials retail floor environment (lifting, moving, and packing stock).
Positive, customer-first attitude with a willingness to learn sales processes.
South African citizen aged 18 to 35 with a clear criminal record.
Advantageous: Prior experience or interest in construction materials, hardware tools, plumbing systems, or DIY retail.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Exposure
Learners rotate through various operational nodes to master the mechanics of building material retail management:
Assisting customers on the store floor with hardware component selection, structural item identification, and project requirements.
Merchandising stock, organizing mass storage bins, and ensuring precise pricing displays on shelves and yard rows.
Processing point-of-sale (POS) barcode transactions, handling card/cash receipts, and executing balancing protocols accurately.
Managing inventory movement tracking—receiving bulk deliveries, checking invoices, and logging stock adjustments to prevent shrinkage.
Operating safely within receiving bays, timber yards, and dispatch zones according to internal safety compliance frameworks.
About the Company
FairPlay Hardware is a massive commercial force in the building and construction material supply sector, particularly known for its extensive footprint in Limpopo and expanding northern regions. The company offers a disciplined, highly retail-driven corporate culture where youth can convert a learnership into a long-term management or supply chain career pathway.
How to Apply
FairPlay Hardware manages its skill-development intakes through its decentralized branch network and centralized human resources database tracking engine.
Option 1: Central Digital Application
Submit your profile directly through their main web portal to enter the candidate screening pool.
👉 Apply via Official FairPlay Hardware Website (Navigate to the 'Careers', 'Learnerships', or 'Vacancies' links at the page footer to upload your profile data).
Option 2: Direct Store Hand-Delivery (Highly Recommended for Regional Branches)
Print out your CV and supporting documents, place them in a neat envelope, and visit your nearest local FairPlay Hardware branch directly. Ask to speak to the Store Manager or HR Supervisor to hand-deliver your application block.
Required Documents to Prepare (Clear Copies):
Comprehensive, updated CV highlighting your contact details, spatial location, and any practical skills.
Clear copy of your South African Identity Document (ID).
Copy of your Matric Certificate.
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