Truworths Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – TRUWORTHS

Truworths, a South African clothing retailer, was established in 1917 as The Alliance Trading Company. The company currently has 728 stores across South Africa, as well as 49 stores in other parts of Africa, where they retail a range of women; men and kids fashion apparel and accessories.

Truworths are part of the investment holding company, Truworths International, whose retail group includes other stores such as YDE, Uzzi and Identity. The retailer currently employs more than 11 000 staff members across its stores and has a turnover in excess of R18 billion per annum.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Truworths is awarding bursaries to students who are studying in fields related to (and wish to pursue a career in) the fashion and retail industry.
Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:

Commerce
Finance
Clothing Production
Fashion/ Textile Design
Retail Management
IT
Logistics
Consumer Science

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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to attend an interview. Please note that if you do not receive any feedback from Truworths, your application has not been successful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study (degree or national diploma qualification)
Studying at a recognised tertiary institution
Good academic record
*Preference will be given to students with disabilities, as well as previously disadvantaged students in 2nd or 3rd year of study

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Applications must be done online at https://careers.truworths.co.za

You will be required to register an account before you can log in and apply.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Full academic record/ transcripts (on tertiary letterhead)
Proof of registration for the current and upcoming year (on tertiary letterhead)
Motivational letter (explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary and where you see your future – in max 250 words)
Full Curriculum Vitae

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CLOSING DATE

30 September 2021.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Truworths directly:
Tel: 021 460 2300
Email: careers@truworths.co.za / gradrecruitment@truworths.co.za
Be sure to also read the FAQ’s before submitting your query: https://www.truworths.co.za/en_za/careers/careerfaq