Launch your career in the agricultural sector! OVK Handel is offering a dynamic NQF 5 Learnership in Wesselsbron, Free State. Gain practical trade and retail experience while earning a nationally recognized qualification. Requires Matric and a Driver’s License.
📍 Role Overview
- Province: Free State
- City/Town: Wesselsbron
- Contract: Internship / Learnership
- Sector: Trade & Agriculture
- Closing Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
🎯 Program Purpose
This is an elite entry-level career opportunity designed specifically for Matriculants who are ambitious and eager to enter the agricultural trade industry. OVK Handel provides a structured environment where you will work alongside the Trade and Retail teams, gaining deep business insight and practical skills in commerce and customer service.
The Reward: Upon successful completion, you will receive an NQF Level 5 Qualification, which is registered on the National Qualifications Framework and recognized nationwide across South Africa.
🔑 Key Responsibilities & Exposure
- Trade Operations: Gain hands-on exposure to the trade business within the agricultural context.
- Retail Excellence: Learn the inner workings of agricultural retail, from stock management to customer interactions.
- Customer Service: Develop high-level skills in managing client needs and agricultural marketing.
- Business Insight: Work directly with experienced teams to understand the commerce behind one of the Free State’s most vital sectors.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 (Matric).
- Advantageous Subjects: Mathematics, Accounting, Agriculture, Business, or Commerce.
- License: A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
- Interests: A genuine passion for a career in Trade, Commerce, and Agriculture.
- Documentation: You must include certified copies of your Matric certificate and driver’s license with your application.
🧠 Required Skills
- Bilingualism: Good communication and language skills in both Afrikaans and English.
- Tech Savvy: Basic computer literacy (proficiency in MS Office).
- Numerical Ability: Strong comfort level with numbers and basic accounting principles.
- Resilience: The ability to function effectively under pressure in a busy trade environment.
- People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships within the “OVK Family” and with customers.
🌟 Why Join OVK?
OVK is a leading agricultural group that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, they actively encourage individuals from designated groups and persons with disabilities to apply. This learnership isn’t just a temporary job; it is a “Career Opportunity” designed to turn ambitious youth into agricultural business professionals.
📝 Application Checklist
Before you hit “Apply Now,” ensure you have the following ready:
- Updated CV highlighting any relevant school subjects (Accounting/Agriculture).
- Certified Copy of your Matric Certificate.
- Certified Copy of your Driver’s License.