Motus Corporation – Vehicle Sales Trainee

Automotive sales requires more than an interest in vehicles. Successful sales professionals must communicate confidently, understand customer needs, learn detailed product information and work consistently towards commercial targets. Motus Retail is offering six-month Vehicle Sales Trainee programmes at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Polokwane and Tzaneen, Limpopo.

The programmes are intended to identify and develop candidates for future careers in automotive retail and vehicle sales. Participants will gain exposure to dealership retail operations while building customer-service, communication, sales and commercial skills.

Important: These are six-month fixed-term trainee programmes. They are not advertised as permanent appointments, and the official vacancies do not guarantee employment after completion.

At a glance

Available trainee placements

1. Vehicle Sales Trainee – Mercedes-Benz Polokwane

2. Vehicle Sales Trainee – Mercedes-Benz Tzaneen

What these opportunities are

These are six-month fixed-term trainee programmes within the Motus Retail division.

The programmes are designed to identify, develop and prepare suitable candidates for possible future growth within automotive retail and vehicle sales.

Participants will be placed at Mercedes-Benz business units in either Polokwane or Tzaneen and will gain exposure to retail operations and sales.

The official vacancies describe the programmes as pathways for growth, but they do not promise permanent appointments after the fixed-term contracts.

The official adverts do not provide detailed daily duties, remuneration, benefits, working hours, programme start dates or the number of positions at each dealership.

Who these programmes may suit

These programmes may suit applicants with Matric, valid driver’s licences and some customer-facing retail experience who want to move into automotive sales.

The retail experience does not need to come from a motor dealership. Experience from clothing, furniture, electronics, telecommunications, grocery, hospitality or another genuine retail environment may be relevant.

The opportunities may particularly suit applicants who communicate confidently, enjoy helping customers and are motivated to learn about vehicles, dealership operations and sales processes.

Previous automotive or vehicle-sales experience is not listed as compulsory.

What trainees may learn

The official vacancies confirm exposure to automotive retail operations and sales but do not provide a detailed training curriculum. Likely development areas may include the following, subject to the actual training and responsibilities allocated by Motus:

Dealership retail operations

• Learn how a motor dealership’s retail environment operates.
• Understand how sales teams interact with other dealership departments.
• Follow Motus Retail policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Learn how customer enquiries are received, recorded and directed.
• Develop professional conduct suitable for an automotive retail environment.

Customer engagement

• Develop professional communication with prospective customers.
• Learn how to identify and understand customer needs.
• Communicate product information clearly and accurately.
• Build confidence when engaging with different customers.
• Support a professional and customer-centred dealership experience.

Vehicle sales development

• Gain exposure to the vehicle-sales environment.
• Learn how sales opportunities may be identified and followed up.
• Develop confidence when presenting products to customers.
• Understand the importance of targets and commercial performance.
• Learn how professional follow-up contributes to customer relationships.

Product knowledge

• Develop knowledge of vehicles and services relevant to the dealership.
• Learn how to explain vehicle features responsibly.
• Use approved information when discussing specifications and benefits.
• Understand the importance of accurate information in vehicle sales.
• Ask experienced employees for guidance when necessary.

Professional development

• Develop reliability and accountability.
• Learn from experienced dealership employees and managers.
• Accept feedback and use it to improve performance.
• Build initiative, confidence and commercial awareness.
• Prepare for possible longer-term growth in automotive retail.

Important: These development areas explain the likely context of the programmes. The official adverts do not provide a complete duty list, and Motus will determine the actual training, responsibilities and performance requirements.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Must have a valid South African driver’s licence.
• Must have basic computer literacy.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must have a clear credit record.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be eager and willing to learn.
• Must have at least three months of retail experience in any industry.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during recruitment.

Matric requirement explained

The official adverts require a Matric certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants should clearly show the qualification on their CVs and complete the Education section of the official application accurately.

A certificate or other proof of the equivalent qualification should be prepared if requested during screening.

Driver’s licence requirement explained

A valid South African driver’s licence is compulsory for both locations.

Applicants should ensure that the licence remains valid and that the correct licence code and expiry information are supplied during recruitment.

The vacancies do not state that applicants must own vehicles. They specifically require valid South African driver’s licences.

Retail experience requirement explained

Applicants need at least three months of retail experience in any industry.

This experience does not have to be from a motor dealership or automotive retailer.

Relevant duties may include assisting customers, selling products, merchandising, processing transactions, following up on enquiries or helping a store achieve targets.

The CV should clearly state the employer, job title, employment dates and actual duties completed.

Computer literacy requirement

Basic computer literacy is required for both programmes.

Applicants should be comfortable using basic digital systems, entering information accurately and communicating through electronic channels.

Relevant exposure may include email, internet browsing, electronic forms, Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, point-of-sale systems or customer-information systems.

The official adverts do not require advanced information-technology qualifications or specific software certifications.

Criminal and credit screening

Both official vacancies require clear criminal and credit records.

Motus states that applicants may be screened against Financial Intelligence Centre requirements where appropriate and relevant to the inherent requirements of the position.

Applicants should answer all screening questions honestly and provide accurate consent and identification information when requested.

Skills and attributes that may help

• Interest in vehicles and automotive retail.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Confidence when engaging with customers.
• Ability to listen carefully and understand customer needs.
• Willingness to learn product information.
• Basic computer and digital-system ability.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to work towards commercial objectives.
• Ability to accept coaching and feedback.
• Attention to detail when entering information.
• Ability to work as part of a dealership team.
• Responsible and ethical sales conduct.

What these programmes really mean

These are entry routes into automotive retail and vehicle sales rather than experienced Vehicle Sales Executive positions.

The successful trainees should expect to learn dealership procedures, customer-engagement practices and the commercial expectations of sales work.

The programmes are likely to be customer-facing and performance-oriented. Participants should therefore be comfortable communicating with customers and receiving regular feedback.

Each programme lasts six months. Although Motus describes the opportunity as a pathway for growth, permanent employment is not guaranteed.

Applicants should confirm remuneration, working hours, training structure, assessments, sales targets, reporting arrangements and post-programme prospects if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• An updated CV.
• Matric or equivalent qualification details.
• A copy of the qualification certificate, if requested.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• A copy of the driver’s licence, if requested.
• A South African identity document, if requested.
• Details of at least three months of retail experience.
• Accurate employer names, job titles and employment dates.
• Examples of customer-service, sales or merchandising duties.
• Examples of basic computer or point-of-sale experience.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Motus Simplify platform.

Need help preparing your application? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

These are separate six-month fixed-term Vehicle Sales Trainee programmes at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Polokwane and Tzaneen.

The programme descriptions and eligibility requirements are the same, but applicants must use the correct link for their preferred location.

Matric or an equivalent qualification, a valid South African driver’s licence and at least three months of retail experience are compulsory.

The official vacancies do not state the remuneration, benefits, exact working hours, training timetable, start dates or number of positions.

Permanent employment after the six-month programmes is not guaranteed.

About Motus Corporation

Motus is a diversified automotive group operating across vehicle import and distribution, automotive retail, rental, mobility services and aftermarket parts.

Motus Retail operates a large dealership network representing various passenger and commercial vehicle brands.

These trainee programmes are linked to the Mercedes-Benz business unit within the Motus Retail division in Limpopo.

Learn more through the official Motus website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before 4 August 2026.
• Submit by 3 August 2026 where possible.
• Choose the correct application link for Polokwane or Tzaneen.
• Show Matric or the equivalent qualification clearly.
• Include your valid driver’s-licence code.
• State complete dates for your retail experience.
• Describe your actual customer-service and sales duties.
• Highlight retail targets, merchandising or prospecting experience where applicable.
• Include basic computer or point-of-sale experience.
• Show enthusiasm for automotive retail and vehicle sales.
• Answer criminal and credit-screening questions honestly.
• Apply only through the official Motus Simplify vacancy pages.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• Applying without a valid South African driver’s licence.
• Not showing at least three months of retail experience.
• Leaving employment dates off the CV.
• Writing only “retail assistant” without explaining actual duties.
• Not mentioning customer-service, sales or merchandising experience.
• Failing to show basic computer literacy.
• Providing incorrect driver’s-licence, criminal-record or credit-record information.
• Applying through the wrong location link.
• Claiming automotive experience that cannot be supported.
• Using incorrect contact information.
• Submitting after 4 August 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through the official Motus Simplify vacancy pages or a careers link supplied by the official Motus website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, screening, training, a uniform, transport or placement in either programme.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or account login details with anyone claiming to guarantee acceptance.

Upload your CV, identity document, qualifications and driver’s licence only through an official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official vacancy pages to confirm that the programmes and Apply options remain active.

How these opportunities were verified

These opportunities were verified from the official Motus Simplify listings for Vehicle Sales Trainee programmes in Polokwane and Tzaneen.

Both listings confirmed the six-month contract, Motus Retail division, Mercedes-Benz business unit, Limpopo locations, Automotive industry, Sales functional area, posted date and closing date.

Both adverts also confirmed the South African citizenship, Matric, driver’s-licence, computer-literacy, criminal-record, credit-record, communication, interpersonal-skill and retail-experience requirements.

The only material difference between the two vacancies is the placement location and separate official application link.

The official adverts do not state the remuneration, benefits, detailed duties, working hours, training timetable, number of positions or programme start dates.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Choose your preferred placement: Polokwane or Tzaneen.
2. Open the correct official Motus application link below.
3. Read the complete vacancy for that location.
4. Confirm that you are a South African citizen.
5. Confirm that you have Matric or an equivalent qualification.
6. Confirm that you hold a valid South African driver’s licence.
7. Confirm that you have at least three months of retail experience.
8. Prepare an updated CV that explains your retail and customer-service duties.
9. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in to your existing account.
10. Complete all personal, qualification, licence, employment and screening questions honestly.
11. Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested.
12. Check that the selected location, qualification, licence and contact details are correct.
13. Submit by 3 August 2026 where possible.
14. Keep the application confirmation or other proof of submission.

Apply for the Polokwane Vehicle Sales Trainee Programme

This application is for the six-month programme at the Mercedes-Benz business unit in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Apply for the Tzaneen Vehicle Sales Trainee Programme

This application is for the six-month programme at the Mercedes-Benz business unit in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

Application Closing Date

Both official vacancies close on 4 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 3 August 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical problems, missing documents or an incomplete candidate profile.