Motus Aftermarket Parts Learnerships 2025 - Find Jobs, Share Jobs, Grow Together

Listing Reference: MOT250605-12
Listing Status: Open

Company: Motus Aftermarket Parts
Industry: Automotive / Wholesale & Retail
Job Category: Learnership
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
Remuneration: Learnership Stipend
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 2025/06/12

Introduction
Motus Aftermarket Parts, a leading name in South Africa’s automotive and retail industry, is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join its 12-month Learnership Programme in Wholesale & Retail Operations (NQF Level 4). This learnership is designed to give candidates a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical experience within a fast-paced business environment. By the end of this programme, learners will obtain a National Certificate in Wholesale & Retail Operations, opening the door to valuable entry-level career prospects within the automotive retail sector.

Job Description
The purpose of the Motus Learnership Programme is to empower young South Africans with technical skills, workplace exposure, and industry-specific knowledge in the automotive and retail space. This programme aligns with Motus’s mission to develop future professionals and support the national drive to reduce youth unemployment.

The programme will run for 12 months and cover the following operational areas:

Wholesale operations and product handling
Sales and retail processes
Basic administration and inventory control
Customer service practices
Warehouse operations such as picking, binning, packing

Throughout the learnership, participants will engage in on-the-job training, formal classroom sessions, and performance assessments to track their growth and development.

Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is ideal for South African youth who are enthusiastic about joining the automotive and retail industry, especially those who are determined to grow professionally and gain meaningful experience.

To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be currently unemployed
Must be between 18 and 25 years old
Must not have prior work experience
Must have a Diploma qualification (Matric certificate as a minimum)
Must have a clear criminal record
Must be willing to work at a Motus branch in Cape Town or surrounding areas
Must demonstrate a passion for the retail and automotive sector

Required documentation to include when applying:

An updated CV
A clear certified copy of your ID (not older than 3 months)
A clear certified copy of your Matric certificate (not older than 3 months)

Role Responsibility
As part of this learnership, successful candidates will gain hands-on experience across multiple core areas of business operations. Specific responsibilities include:

Warehouse functions: You will participate in picking, binning, and packing automotive parts, ensuring the right parts are correctly stored and shipped.
Retail & Sales support: You’ll learn how to assist customers, manage sales transactions, and understand pricing and product promotions.
Administrative tasks: Exposure to inventory management systems, report generation, and basic clerical work to support back-office operations.
Customer service training: Interact with real customers, resolving basic queries and ensuring high levels of satisfaction under guidance.

The programme aims to equip learners with a balanced skillset of practical knowledge and customer-oriented behavior essential for a successful future in the industry.

Skills and Attributes
To thrive in this learnership, applicants should bring the following personal qualities and professional behaviors:

Adaptability: Ability to adjust to dynamic retail and warehouse environments
Effective communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for dealing with team members and customers
Time management: Punctuality, planning, and efficiency in task execution
Problem-solving ability: Quick thinking and analytical approach to challenges in the workplace
Team player: Willingness to work collaboratively and follow instructions
Motivation and initiative: Proactive attitude with a desire to learn and succeed

These soft skills will complement the technical training provided and improve learners’ readiness for the working world after the programme ends.