Apply for YES Youth Opportunities 2026 at @home Paramount
The YES Youth Opportunities are now open for young South Africans who want to gain valuable workplace experience in the retail industry. @home Paramount is offering the YES Youth Opportunities in the Western Cape through a structured 12-month fixed-term programme designed to help unemployed youth build practical skills and improve future employment prospects. The YES Youth Opportunities are ideal for motivated candidates who are eager to start their careers, develop customer service skills, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic retail environment.
Position Details
- Position: YES Youth Opportunity
- Company: @home Paramount
- Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES)
- Job Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
- Location: Western Cape, South Africa
- Industry: Retail
- Job ID: 13248
- Closing Date: Not Specified
Requirements
To qualify for the YES Youth Opportunities, applicants should have:
- Be between 18 and 28 years of age
- Matric qualification (preferred)
- Be available to work on a fixed-term 12-month contract
- Must not have been permanently employed by one employer for more than one continuous year
- Must not be studying full-time during the employment period (April 2026 – March 2027)
- Must not have previously participated in or been registered on the YES Programme
- Be responsible for own accommodation and transport where applicable
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
- Reliability
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
- Gain practical retail workplace experience
- Assist customers with excellent service
- Support daily store operations
- Maintain store presentation and cleanliness
- Work effectively with team members
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Develop retail and customer service skills
- Participate fully in the YES Programme
Why Apply
- Gain 12 months of valuable retail work experience
- Improve employability through the YES Programme
- Build practical customer service and retail skills
- Work for a well-known South African retail brand
- Develop professional workplace experience
- Excellent opportunity for unemployed youth entering the job market
Important Notes
- This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity
- Applicants must not have participated in the YES Programme before
- Applicants must not be studying full-time during the programme
- Accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account where applicable
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act
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