Graduate Trainee At The Building Company – Apply Now!

Launch Your Career with The Building Company

Are you a recent graduate eager to gain real-world experience and kickstart your career in the retail and building supply industry? The Building Company, through its TimberCity brand in Gauteng, is offering an exciting 18-month graduate internship programme designed to provide you with valuable workplace exposure, training, and development.

If you’ve completed your degree but haven’t yet landed that first job or internship, this could be the break you’ve been waiting for!

What You’ll Gain

This structured internship provides hands-on experience and learning in a professional retail environment. It’s not just about working a job—it’s about launching a career.

You’ll gain exposure in:

• Customer service

• Retail operations

• Administration and stock control

• Team collaboration and communication

• Applying business values and workplace ethics

Key Responsibilities

• Support the TimberCity team with day-to-day operational tasks

• Uphold the company’s core values: Honesty, Respect, Accountability, Resourcefulness, Energy

• Engage in activities that promote a customer-centric culture

• Work collaboratively within a team and manage yourself professionally

• Adhere to deadlines and ensure attention to detail in all tasks

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen

• Must be under the age of 35

• Must have completed a Degree or BTech qualification

• Must not have participated in a W&R SETA Internship or any other graduate/internship programme before

• Must have little to no work experience

Bonus Skills That Will Give You an Edge

• Computer literacy, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to organize, plan, and work under pressure

• Time management and the ability to meet deadlines

Why Join The Building Company?

The Building Company is a leader in the retail building supply space, with a strong commitment to skills development, inclusion, and professional growth. This internship is your gateway to practical learning and long-term career potential in a stable and growing industry.

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CV TIPS for Graduate Trainee Roles

📌 Highlight Your Education First: Make your degree/BTech prominent, and mention any relevant coursework or achievements.
📌 Focus on Soft Skills: As this is a graduate role, highlight transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
📌 Include Internships or Volunteer Work: Even if unpaid, it shows initiative and experience.
📌 Tailor for the Role: Use keywords such as retail, customer service, self-management, teamwork, planning, and administration.
📌 Keep It Neat & Simple: Use clear formatting, bullet points, and check for grammar or spelling errors.

Company Website:
🔗 https://www.thebuildingcompany.co.za