Kia South Africa has opened applications for its Sales Champions Programme, offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious young South Africans who want to start a career in the automotive sales industry.
The programme is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about sales, enjoy working with people and are ready to gain practical workplace experience in a professional automotive environment.
The 3-month Sales Champions Programme provides participants with an opportunity to develop valuable sales skills while gaining exposure to the automotive industry. Successful candidates will receive structured workplace experience, mentorship and guided development to help prepare them for future opportunities in automotive sales.
Sales Champions Programme 2026
Company: Kia South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Programme: Sales Champions Programme
Industry: Automotive
Field: Sales
Contract: 3 months
Location: Gauteng
Posted: 14 August 2026
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Experience: Not Applicable
About the Programme
The Kia South Africa Sales Champions Programme is aimed at individuals who are looking to gain practical experience and develop their careers in automotive sales.
Participants will be introduced to a professional corporate environment and given an opportunity to learn more about the sales process, customer engagement and the skills needed to succeed in the automotive industry.
This can be a valuable opportunity for candidates who have completed Grade 12 (Matric) and are looking for a way to gain workplace exposure without requiring previous work experience.
The programme runs for three months, giving successful applicants structured exposure to the workplace while they develop their professional and sales capabilities.
What Successful Candidates Will Receive
Participants selected for the Sales Champions Programme will receive:
- 3 months of structured workplace experience
- Exposure to a professional corporate environment
- Mentorship and guidance
- Practical sales skills development
- Exposure to the automotive sales industry
- An opportunity to develop customer engagement skills
- Workplace experience that can support future career opportunities
The programme is particularly suited to individuals who are confident, motivated and interested in building a career that involves sales and working directly with customers.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the Kia South Africa Sales Champions Programme:
- Must have a valid driver’s licence
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be under the age of 45
- Must have completed Grade 12 (Matric)
- Must have strong communication skills
- Must have a passion for sales and customer engagement
Previous work experience is listed as not applicable, meaning applicants do not need to have previous experience in the automotive sales industry.
However, candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, willingness to learn and an interest in interacting with customers.
Who Should Apply?
The Sales Champions Programme could be suitable for Matriculants and other eligible South African job seekers who want to enter the automotive industry and develop sales experience.
Candidates who enjoy communicating with people, assisting customers and working towards sales goals may find this programme particularly valuable.
A valid driver’s licence is an important requirement, so applicants should ensure that they meet this condition before submitting their applications.
Closing Date
Applications for the Kia South Africa Sales Champions Programme close on 21 August 2026.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date. Candidates should ensure that their information and CV are accurate and up to date when submitting their applications.
How to Apply
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