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Graduate Programme at National Empowerment Fund

National Empowerment Fund
March 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Introduction


The Graduate Placement Programme gives ambitious and qualified graduates a chance to gain real work experience, sharpen critical skills and learn from industry experts in the fast-paced Retail and Wholesale sector.


Job Description


The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has collaborated with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) to support graduate placement programmes across the country.
We are looking for unemployed graduates to join the Graduate Programme on a 12 months growth journey.


Successful graduates will be based in the following provinces:


KwaZulu Natal
Mpumalanga
Free State - QwaQwa and Bloemfontein
Gauteng
Limpopo
Western Cape


Minimum requirements
Qualifications

We are looking for graduates who have completed a diploma or degree in any of the following fields:


Business Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
Retail Business Management
Wholesale and Retail Operations
Public Management / Public Administration
Office Administration
Entrepreneurship


Other relevant qualification
Additional Requirements:


Must be currently unemployed and not registered in any learnership or graduate programme
No prior work experience is required
Must be a South African citizen
Computer Literacy


Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies


A strong willingness to learn and grow professionally
Good verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
The ability to work collaboratively in a team
Professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude