Woolworths invites ambitious graduates to apply for the Fashion Beauty Home Graduate Trainee Programme 2026—a dynamic, fast-paced 18-month journey designed to develop future retail leaders. From day one, you’ll take on real responsibility, solve meaningful challenges, and build the skills and commercial mindset required to become a strong merchant in the retail industry.This programme is ideal for graduates who are driven, resilient, and eager to make a tangible impact while accelerating their career growth in a high-performance environment.
- Participate in hands-on rotations across the Fashion, Beauty, and Home business units
- Contribute to commercial and operational projects that support business objectives
- Apply innovative thinking to identify opportunities and improve processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results in a fast-paced retail setting
- Develop core merchant skills, including analysis, planning, and decision-making
Applicants must hold a relevant qualification in one of the following fields:
- Commerce
- Technology
- Design
- Fashion Buying
- Ambitious self-starters: You take initiative, solve problems, and get things done
- Resilient high performers: You thrive under pressure in a challenging environment
- Innovative thinkers: You spot opportunities, generate ideas, and drive change
- Future-focused career builders: You’re motivated to grow, develop, and make your mark in retail
Submit the following documents:
- 1-page cover letter
- Updated CV
- Academic transcript
Email your application to: recruitmentfbh@woolworths.co.za
Email subject line: Fashion Beauty Home Trainee Programme 2026
