Automotive Sales Advisor Learnership

Reference: 44380441

Scania SA

Duties & Responsibilities

About the programme:

Start your career in the automotive industry.

This learnership is built for people who are just starting out and want to earn a recognised qualification while getting real, hands-on experience in a dealership. If you're driven, love talking to people, and want a career (not just a job), this is your way in.

What you'll walk away with:

On completion, you'll hold a nationally recognised Occupational Certificate: Automotive Sales Advisor (SAQA ID 118097), qualifying you to work as an Automotive Sales Advisor, Vehicle Sales Advisor, Parts Sales Advisor, or Service Advisor — with room to grow from there.

What the programme covers:

  • Customer service and how to actually sell products and services
  • Vehicle finance and finalizing a sale
  • Merchandising, marketing and promoting vehicle stock
  • Stock handling and inventory control
  • Workplace safety, health, environment and quality practices
  • New and used car sales processes
  • Vehicle parts sales processes
  • Vehicle service control processes

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric

  • A valid medical certificate confirming fitness for the role

  • South African citizen, or valid work authorisation

  • Confident communicator who enjoys working with people

  • Comfortable working toward targets in a fast-paced sales environment

  • Own transport / valid driver's licence advantageous

Why join us:

  • A nationally recognised qualification, fully paid for by us

  • Real workplace experience in a live dealership — not just theory

  • Mentorship from experienced sales professionals who'll actually invest in you

  • A genuine career path in one of South Africa's most in-demand skills areas

  • Room to grow further — this qualification opens doors into Retail Supervisor (NQF 4) and Supply Chain Practitioner (NQF 5) roles

Dealerships:

  • Johannesburg: Alrode, East Rand and Central Support
  • Middelburg
  • Witbank
  • Bethal
  • Komatipoort
  • Steelpoort
  • Nelspruit
  • Rosslyn
  • Rustenburg
  • Centurion
  • Call Centre
  • Richards Bay
  • Durban
  • Kimberley
  • Bloemfontein
  • Cape Town

How to apply:

Send us the following:

  • Your CV

  • Certified copies of your qualifications and ID

  • A short motivation letter telling us why you want to build a career in automotive sales

Integrity & Compliance

All applications will be treated with full confidentially and will only be made available to the people involved in the recruitment process.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Scania South Africa

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