OVK Operations Learnership Programme 2027

 OVK Operations Ltd is inviting matriculants to apply for its Retail Learnership Programme 2027 across 12 towns in the Free State, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape. Applications close on 30 September 2026, and successful candidates will earn a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification.

Programme Overview

  • Employer: OVK Operations Ltd

  • Programme: Retail Learnership Programme 2027

  • Opportunity Type: Contract learnership (not permanent employment)

  • Provinces: Free State, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape

  • Closing Date: 30 September 2026 (recommended submission by 29 September)

  • Qualification on Completion: NQF Level 5

Available Locations

TownProvinceDivision
BloemfonteinFree StateCentral Retail
ArlingtonFree StateNorthern Retail
Paul RouxFree StateNorthern Retail
SteynsrusFree StateNorthern Retail
FouriesburgFree StateNorthern Retail
ClocolanFree StateNorthern Retail
Lady GreyEastern CapeEastern Retail
Aliwal NorthEastern CapeEastern Retail
MiddelburgEastern CapeSouthern Retail
Graaff-ReinetEastern CapeSouthern Retail
CradockEastern CapeSouthern Retail
HopetownNorthern CapeWestern Retail

What the Programme Offers

  • Practical exposure in agricultural retail operations

  • Experience in customer service, marketing, and commerce

  • Workplace skills development (communication, numerical, interpersonal)

  • A nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification upon completion

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric (latest school report or Matric certificate required)

  • Interest in commerce, agriculture, customer service, or marketing

  • Advantageous subjects: Mathematics, Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies

  • Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English

  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Application Process

  • Apply via the OVK Simplify Careers Portal for your chosen town

  • Submit:

    • Updated CV (PDF/Word format, no handwritten notes)

    • Latest school report or Matric certificate

    • South African ID copy

  • Ensure documents are uploaded in the correct sections (CV separate from supporting docs)

  • Deadline: 30 September 2026

Important Notes

  • This is a learnership, not a permanent job

  • No stipend or duration details are confirmed in the advert

  • OVK does not provide accommodation or transport applicants must be able to travel reliably

  • Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection