Pick n Pay is inviting unemployed South African youth and job seekers to apply for its UIF Skills Programme at Pick n Pay Hypermarkets.

This is a six-month development programme designed to give participants practical workplace experience while developing valuable skills in retail, customer service, food preparation and store operations.

Participants will receive a R2,000 monthly stipend while completing a combination of online learning and practical in-store training.

Applicants need Grade 12, must be between 18 and 40 years old, be South African citizens and currently unemployed.

One of the attractive features of the programme is that applicants can choose from four different career streams depending on their interests: Mastercut, Freshrize, All Rounders, or Health & Beauty Heroes.

Programme Overview

Company: Pick n Pay
Programme: UIF Skills Programme – Pick n Pay Hypermarkets
Location: South Africa
Duration: 6 months
Stipend: R2,000 per month
Learning Model: Blended learning – online learning plus practical in-store experience
Minimum Education: Grade 12
Age: 18–40 years
Employment Status: Applicants must currently be unemployed
Citizenship: South African citizens
Experience: No previous work experience is specified as a minimum requirement
Career Streams: Mastercut, Freshrize, All Rounders, Health & Beauty Heroes
Application: Online

About the Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme

The programme provides participants with structured learning and real workplace exposure at Pick n Pay Hypermarkets.

Instead of learning only through theory, participants will combine online learning with practical experience inside a retail environment.

During the six-month programme, participants can develop workplace skills, receive guidance from experienced store mentors and gain exposure that may help them when applying for future employment.

The programme offers:

• Structured learning.
• Practical workplace experience.
• Coaching from experienced store mentors.
• Customer service training.
• Retail operations skills.
• Ongoing support and development.
• Skills that can assist participants in pursuing future employment opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have Grade 12.
• Be between 18 and 40 years old.
• Be a South African citizen.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Have an interest in food, retail and customer service.
• Be willing to work retail trading hours.
• Be available to work weekends and public holidays when required.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be committed to completing the full six-month development programme.

Is Previous Experience Required?

No previous work experience is specified as a minimum requirement for this programme.

This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to unemployed applicants with Grade 12 who are looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure and develop retail skills.

Applicants should, however, demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn and an interest in retail, food or customer service.

Choose Your Career Stream

Applicants can choose from four development streams.

1. Mastercut – Butchery

Building the Next Generation of Butchery Talent

Mastercut is aimed at applicants interested in food and specialist butchery skills.

This stream may be suitable for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants exposure to the retail food industry.

Participants will gain:

• Specialist butchery skills.
• Practical in-store experience.
• Industry-recognised workplace exposure.
• Exposure to the retail food industry.

2. Freshrize – Bakery

Growing the Next Generation of Bakery Talent

Freshrize is designed for applicants interested in baking and food preparation.

Participants will learn alongside experienced bakery teams in an actual retail environment.

Training includes:

• Bakery production skills.
• Food preparation experience.
• Customer service skills.
• Practical workplace exposure.

This stream may appeal to applicants interested in building practical bakery and food retail skills.

3. All Rounders – Retail Operations

Developing the Next Generation of Retail Frontline Talent

The All Rounders stream provides exposure to different areas of retail.

Instead of specialising only in butchery or bakery, participants can develop broader skills relating to frontline retail and store operations.

Participants will gain:

• Customer service skills.
• Merchandising experience.
• Frontline retail operations knowledge.
• Exposure to different store departments.

This may be a useful stream for applicants who want broad exposure to how a retail store operates.

4. Health & Beauty Heroes

Developing the Next Generation of Health & Beauty Advisors

The Health & Beauty Heroes stream focuses on helping customers with health and beauty products while developing specialist retail knowledge.

Participants will gain:

• Health and beauty product knowledge.
• Sales skills.
• Customer engagement skills.
• Merchandising experience.
• Practical retail experience.

This stream may appeal to applicants with an interest in beauty, personal care, customer service and retail sales.

What You Will Gain From the Programme

Successful participants can expect a combination of learning and practical workplace development.

This includes:

• Six months of structured development.
• Online learning.
• In-store practical training.
• Coaching from experienced store mentors.
• Customer service experience.
• Retail operations knowledge.
• Workplace exposure.
• Teamwork experience.
• Ongoing support and development.

Participants will also receive a stipend of R2,000 per month during the programme.

Documents Required

Before starting your online application, prepare the required documents.

Applicants must attach:

• An updated CV.
• A certified copy of their South African ID.
• A certified copy of their Matric/Grade 12 certificate.
• Copies of additional qualifications, where applicable.

Make sure uploaded documents are clear and readable.

How to Apply

Applications for this opportunity must be submitted online. Before applying, make sure you have read the programme information, checked the requirements and prepared the documents that may be needed during the application process.

We have prepared a separate application page with more information about the application process, what to prepare before applying and where to submit your application.

APPLY HERE

The application page includes further instructions and application information.

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Ready to Apply?

Read the application information before continuing with your application.

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