HomeChoice Internships: Merchandise Buying (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are currently open – apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position.
 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

HomeChoice is a top omnichannel retailer in South Africa and was founded in 1985. In 1985, the company was a mail-order retailer for homeware products bought on credit to many consumers. In the 1990s, the growth and popularity of call centres helped introduce support order mail catalogues; independent home delivery networks were also established in the country; and by 1997, the HomeChoice website was created. In the 2000s the company launched the HomeChoice Development Trust with the aim to help support local communities in early childhood development programmes. The 2000s also saw the creation of FinChoice, which was made to offer HomeChoice customer's financial services and products. In the 2010s a number of changes happened. From HomeChoice being created, offering personal technology and computer products in 2010, to the Cape Town offices being awarded a 5-star green building status in 2019. HomeChoice grew paramountly and today still follows their main aim.

They provide their customers with a wide range of curated products on personalized terms. HomeChoice's aim is to meet all their customer's demands and expectations and do this by providing many retail shopping channels that are convenient and easy to access.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 9 to 12 months
Salary: Market related
Position: Merchandise Buying Internship

HomeChoice is offering a 12-month internship programme to a lucky candidate. The aim of the programme is to grant and teach the candidate formal working experience as well as equip them with the necessary knowledge and know-how to build a successful career.
 

Benefits of the programme:

  • The opportunity to work in an environment that is creative and agile
  • Access to a staff lounge and cafe' area
  • Access to a staff restaurant that offers you many healthy meal options

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must have completed a qualification in Retail Management for Buying/ Retail Buying or Textiles
  • Must NOT have a criminal record
  • Must have a clear credit record
  • Must be unemployed

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
HomeChoice Internships: Merchandise Buying (Cape Town, Western Cape)
(Reference number: HCH-1868)
 

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • An updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copies of your qualifications (no older than 3 months)
  • A certified copy of your Identity Document
  • A letter from the South African Revenue Services (SARS)
  • Copy of bank statement with banking details in your OWN name

 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact HomeChoice directly:
Telephone number: 086 199 9635
Email address: contact@homechoice.co.za