I always had a passion for being trendy and looking good but never thought I could make a career out it. So I did what most young people do, I studied
a vocation guaranteed to help me climb the corporate ladder – accounting.
I obtained a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting at NMMU, PE in 2007. That’s where I came across The Foschini Group Graduate Program. The Program has been
a revelation to me and has changed the way I see the retail industry.
I was employed in 2008 as a Markham Trainee Planner where I am currently looking after Casual Jackets, a R52 million a year business. This is
a major responsibility, but with the help of my coach and mentor, that the Program assigns you, I am finding it a fantastic learning environment.
So if you are highly energetic, questioning, analytical, decisive and have a mind for trading, then this is for you!
The Merchandise Planner analyses customer activity, forecasts sales, controls purchases and formulates budgets. They have eerie powers of precognition that put Nostradamus to shame. To apply for this position you need:
  • At least a 3 year degree or diploma
  • Superb organisational and planning skills
  • A questioning mind
  • A high attention to detail
  • To enjoy working with numbers
  • An analytical, detailed and strategic approach to problem solving
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • To be a self-motivated worker and a good team player
  • To be an outgoing and confident individual, able to be assertive whilst building and maintain good working relationships
  • A good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Step 1 Apply online for the Graduate Trainee position
Step 2 Short-listed candidates will be invited to complete psychometric assessments
Step 3 Further short-listed candidates will be invited to a first round interview with HR
Step 4 Successful candidates to proceed to a panel interview and technical assessment with Line Management
Step 5 Candidates will be informed of the outcome