Agrimark Operations Ltd (a subsidiary of JSE-listed KAL Group) is seeking a Design-focused Graduate Trainee for an 18-month programme. Bridge the gap between graphic design and retail supply chain by creating high-impact promotional content. Requires a Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design and a compulsory portfolio.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: Agrimark Operations Ltd (KAL Group Ltd)
- Location: Paarl, Western Cape
- Duration: 18-Month Fixed Programme (Starting Early 2026)
- Experience Level: Internship / Graduate Trainee
- Closing Date: 27 March 2026
- Industry: Retail & Agriculture
🎯 Purpose of the Programme
This is a unique, career-focused residency designed for creative graduates who want to see how design functions within a massive commercial engine. Based at the head office in Paarl, you will be mentored to understand how visual communication drives sales across 100+ retail branches and a growing e-commerce platform. The programme emphasizes job rotation, allowing you to see the full lifecycle of a promotion—from supply chain planning to the final digital or in-store artwork.
🔑 Key Learning & Work Areas
Creative Execution & Design
- Promotional Content: Design and adapt high-quality promotional materials for both physical in-store displays and digital platforms.
- Format Management: Create and resize artwork across multiple formats to ensure brand consistency at every customer touchpoint.
- Brand Integrity: Apply Agrimark’s brand standards, focusing on layout, typography, and visual hierarchy to maintain a professional identity.
Commercial Retail Integration
- Campaign Rollouts: Assist the marketing and operations teams in the logistical rollout of national campaigns.
- Performance Design: Learn how creative execution directly supports sales performance and retail throughput.
- Data-Driven Creativity: Use performance feedback and campaign data to refine and improve future creative outputs.
Collaboration & Rotation
- Cross-functional Teams: Work alongside supply chain, marketing, and retail operations to align visual content with stock availability.
- Business Exposure: Participate in job rotations to understand the “can-do” culture of the KAL Group across different business units.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- Compulsory: A Portfolio of completed design work (academic or professional projects).
- Attributes: * Deep understanding of brand guidelines and typography.
- Comfort in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
- Willingness to rotate through different departments.
🧠 Differentiators (Advantageous Skills)
- Analytical Flair: Strong Excel or data interpretation skills (the ability to turn data insights into practical visual communication).
- Digital Interest: A passion for social media, digital marketing, and modern customer communication trends.
- Pragmatic Judgement: The ability to make sound decisions in complex, real-world retail scenarios.
🌟 Why Join KAL Group?
KAL Group is a diversified JSE-listed entity with over 270 operating units.
- Structured Mentorship: You won’t just be “doing tasks”; you will have a dedicated mentor to guide your career path.
- Scale: Gain experience in a group that operates across South Africa and Namibia.
- Impact: See your designs implemented in over 100 stores, impacting a diverse community of agricultural and retail customers.
📁 Documents Required for Application
- Motivation Letter: Detail your design experience and the specific tools you use.
- Updated CV.
- Certified copies of your qualifications.
- Portfolio (Compulsory): Your application will not be considered without a visual representation of your work.