Pick n Pay’s 12-month Master Bake Learnership
Become a Star Baker with Pick n Pay’s 12-month Master Bake Learnership in the Western Cape
Love baking? Ready to turn your passion into a career? This is your chance to learn real bakery skills, get hands on experience, and work towards a recognised qualification.
The Master Bake Learnership is a 12-month development programme designed to equip aspiring bakers with practical, hands-on bakery skills within a retail environment. The programme aims to develop confident, workplace-ready bakers who are passionate about baking and eager to build a career in the retail or wholesale bakery sector.
Minimum requirements:
- South African citizen aged 18–34 years
- Grade 12 certificate or National Certificate: Hospitality Level 4
- Not currently registered for any other wholesale or retail learnership programme
- Genuine passion for baking and food preparation
- Ability to work early shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Preference given to candidates residing in and around Atlantis, Western Cape
What You Will Learn in the Bakery Learnership:
- Produce a variety of breads, rolls and basic baked goods
- Prepare and bake standard confectionery items
- Operate basic bakery equipment and tools safely
- Identify baking ingredients and understand their functions
- Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients accurately
- Mix, ferment and handle dough correctly
- Understand workplace health, safety and food hygiene standards
- Apply basic food safety principles in a bakery environment
- Follow standard operating procedures and recipes
- Apply quality control and consistency standards
- Practice correct baking techniques, proofing and baking methods
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the bakery
- Store ingredients and finished products correctly
- Understand stock control and basic inventory handling
- Reduce wastage and work efficiently
- Communicate effectively within a bakery team
- Deliver good customer service within a retail bakery environment
- Understand basic workplace discipline and professionalism
How to apply:
Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026