Apprentice Commercial Clerk EFZ

23 July 2026
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Basel (City)

Job summary

Join Novartis as Kaufleute to handle diverse business tasks. Enjoy an engaging work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Work in the commercial sector of production and service companies.
Utilize language skills in German, English, and French daily.
Collaborate in teams while being independent in your tasks.

Skills

Completion of secondary school education required.
Strong understanding of economic principles and business processes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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About the job

Summary

Commercial clerks handle a variety of tasks in the commercial sector of production, trade and service companies as well as in administration. Independence is just as important as teamwork. Good knowledge of basic economic principles and fluency in oral and written expression enable them to be versatile. They work with modern tools and are able to keep up with technological developments.

Commercial clerks are employed according to their suitability mainly in direct customer contact or in back-office services. Understanding of operational processes and contexts enables them to act in line with entrepreneurial objectives. You can use your language skills in German, English and French daily.

About the Role

Duration of apprenticeship:

3 years

Educational background:

Secondary school A (ZH), Secondary school E (all other cantons except AG), district school

Languages:

German and English

Attractive salary:

1st year of apprenticeship: CHF 850 per month
2nd year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,050 per month
3rd year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,400 per month

Holidays:

27 days per year (5 weeks and 2 days)

Cost coverage:

CHF 530 for public transport in Northwestern Switzerland per year
CHF 600 for Bring Your Own Device
School books
Work clothing (if required)

Fitness subscription:

Discounted fitness subscription (Basel/Stein)

Reka credit:

Apprentices also have the option to purchase Reka credit

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