Truworths Planner Graduate Trainee Programme 2027 – Cape Town
Truworths is taking on graduates for its 2027 Planner Graduate Trainee Programme at its head office in Cape Town. You’ll learn merchandise planning, the job of deciding how much stock to buy, where to send it, when to mark it down and how to make each product range profitable. It’s a structured programme with guided development and more responsibility over time. If you’re good with numbers and interested in fashion retail, this is a strong way into a commercial career.
Verified by Lloyd Media Lab on 14 November 2026 against the official Truworths graduate careers page.
Quick facts
- Company: Truworths
- Programme: Planner Graduate Trainee Programme 2027
- Field: Merchandise planning
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Reference number: TRU260522-12
- Closing date: 24 November 2026
What does a merchandise planner do?
A planner works out how much of each product a retailer should buy and stock, forecasts sales, and decides when to move or mark down stock so the business makes the most money. It’s an analytical, numbers-driven job at the heart of fashion retail.
What you’ll learn and do
- business analysis and commercial planning
- preparing and tracking sales forecasts
- managing stock levels and inventory
- monitoring margins and managing markdowns
- building and tracking financial plans for product ranges
- giving input on product strategy
- improving how merchandise performs in stores
How the programme works
- Practical workplace experience from day one
- Guided professional development
- More responsibility as you grow
- Development of analytical and commercial skills
- Preparation for future planning and commercial roles
Who can apply
The advert doesn’t list the exact degree required, so check the full requirements on the Truworths portal before applying. Planner programmes like this usually look for graduates in fields such as:
- BCom (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Science or similar)
- Statistics, Mathematics or Data Science
- Retail or Supply Chain Management
Strong Excel and number skills, and an interest in retail, will help your application.
Documents to have ready
- An updated CV
- Your degree certificate or academic record
- Your matric certificate
- A copy of your ID
Scan everything as PDF before you start, so you can upload it in one go.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Truworths Graduate recruitment portal.
- Update your CV. Use our free CV builder if you need one.
- Open the vacancy using the button below and register or log in.
- Check that all your academic and personal details are correct, and complete every section.
- Upload any documents requested and submit before 24 November 2026.
Tips to stand out
- Show your Excel skills. Mention pivot tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, charts or any data analysis you’ve done. Planners live in spreadsheets.
- Highlight number-heavy modules. Statistics, economics, finance and accounting marks matter here.
- Show interest in retail. Part-time retail work, or one line about why you want to work in fashion retail, helps.
- Mention analysis projects. Any project where you used data to make a recommendation is worth adding.
- Complete every section. Graduate portals often reject incomplete applications automatically.
What happens after you apply
Graduate programmes often include online assessments and group interviews, so check your email, including spam, after you apply. If you have not heard back within a few weeks of the closing date, your application was most likely unsuccessful this time.
Scam warning: Truworths never asks for money to apply or to secure a place on a programme. If anyone asks you to pay, it’s a scam. See how we verify every opportunity.
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