Location: Roodepoort, Johannesburg (Lea Glen & Rand Leases) | Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) | Closing Date: 22 July 2026

United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD), a division of the Clicks Group, is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its W&R SETA Graduate Programme 2026/2027. This 12-month opportunity offers hands-on work experience within UPD’s Operations and Admin departments, based at the company’s Johannesburg Head Office (Lea Glen) and Rand Leases branches.

This is an Employment Equity position, and applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, hold a completed Matric certificate, and have no prior work experience (candidates currently employed will not be considered).

Who Should Apply

UPD is recruiting graduates who hold completed degrees or diplomas in the following fields:

Degrees:

• Warehouse Management, BCom Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Logistics, BBA Logistics
• BCom Operations Management, Finance, BCom Financial Management, Bachelor of Accounting, BCom Economics
• BCom Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Diplomas:

• Human Resources / Human Resource Management
• Training / Learning & Development
• Financial Management, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Banking
• Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Infrastructure Management
• Marketing Management, Business Management, Sales Management, Retail Business Management

Programme Focus Areas:

• Operations & Supply Chain – Infrastructure
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Learning & Development / Training
• Key Accounts Management

What You’ll Gain

Successful candidates will report to relevant departmental managers and gain structured, practical exposure to the pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain environment. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and workplace readiness, giving graduates real experience in a leading FMCG, retail, and wholesale distribution business.

Requirements Recap

• Matric / Grade 12
• Completed relevant degree or diploma (see list above)
• No previous work experience
• Not currently employed
• Aged 18–35 years
• South African Employment Equity candidate

Important Note

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applications close on 22 July 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career with one of South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical distribution companies.

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