Apply for the YES Youth Opportunity at American Swiss
The YES Youth Opportunity at American Swiss offers an excellent opportunity for unemployed young South Africans who are looking to gain workplace experience in the retail industry. This programme is ideal for motivated individuals who are eager to develop practical retail skills, build professional experience, and kick-start their careers in a dynamic customer-focused environment. Successful candidates for the YES Youth Opportunity will complete a 12-month fixed-term programme while gaining hands-on experience within one of South Africa’s leading jewellery retailers.
Position Details
- Company: American Swiss (TFG)
- Job Title: YES Youth Opportunity
- Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
- Programme Duration: 12 Months
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: Retail Operations
- Location: Cavendish, Western Cape
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
- Job ID: 13173
- Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Requirements
To qualify for the YES Youth Opportunity, applicants should have:
- Be between 18 and 28 years old
- Grade 10 as the minimum qualification
- Matric (Grade 12) will be advantageous
- Be available to complete the full 12-month fixed-term contract
- Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer for longer than one continuous year
- Must not be studying full-time during the programme period
- Must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES Programme
- Be responsible for their own accommodation and transport where applicable
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Retail awareness
- Work ethic
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the 12-month YES Youth Programme
- Gain practical workplace experience within a retail environment
- Assist with daily store operations
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Support sales and merchandising activities
- Maintain professional conduct at all times
- Work collaboratively with store teams
- Learn and apply retail procedures and company standards
- Develop workplace and customer service skills
- Complete all programme requirements successfully
Why Apply
- Gain valuable retail work experience
- Build practical workplace skills
- Develop customer service and sales experience
- Improve future employability
- Work for one of South Africa’s leading jewellery retailers
- Learn within a professional retail environment
- Enhance your CV with recognised workplace experience
- Explore future career opportunities within TFG
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 03 July 2026
- Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old
- Grade 10 is the minimum qualification
- Matric will be advantageous
- Applicants must not be studying full-time during the programme
- Applicants must not have participated in the YES Programme previously
- Applicants are responsible for their own transport and accommodation where applicable
- Preference will be given to designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted