Apply for the Youth Employment Programme at Clicks Group
The Youth Employment Programme at Clicks Group offers an excellent opportunity for unemployed young South Africans who are eager to gain valuable workplace experience while obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This programme is ideal for motivated individuals who are interested in building a career in the retail, health, and beauty industry. Successful candidates for the Youth Employment Programme will participate in classroom-based learning and practical workplace training, leading to an NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification.
Position Details
- Company: Clicks Group
- Job Title: Youth Employment Programme
- Reference Number: click_025565
- Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
- Industry: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
- Functional Area: Retail Operations
- Qualification: NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator Occupational Qualification
- Location: Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
- Employment Equity: Yes
- Closing Date: 08 July 2026
Requirements
To qualify for the Youth Employment Programme, applicants should have:
- South African citizenship
- Be between 18 and 29 years of age
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Be unemployed
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Must not be registered on any Learnership or Skills Programme at the time of application
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Professionalism
- Organisational skills
- Positive attitude
- Reliability
- Work ethic
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in classroom-based learning sessions
- Complete practical workplace training in a retail store
- Develop customer service and retail operations skills
- Learn checkout and point-of-sale procedures
- Assist customers professionally and courteously
- Support daily retail store operations
- Follow company policies and workplace procedures
- Complete all programme assessments and training requirements
- Work collaboratively with store teams
- Maintain professional conduct throughout the programme
Why Apply
- Gain valuable retail work experience
- Earn an NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification
- Receive structured classroom and workplace training
- Develop customer service and retail skills
- Improve future employment opportunities
- Build practical experience with one of South Africa’s leading retail groups
- Enhance your CV with recognised workplace experience
- Learn within a supportive retail environment
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 08 July 2026
- Applicants must be South African citizens
- Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old
- Grade 12 (Matric) is required
- Applicants must be unemployed
- Applicants must not be registered on another Learnership or Skills Programme
- Employment Equity principles will apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted