JumpStart Retail Programmes – Mr Price Foundation (Nationwide) – Apply Now

Career Opportunity: JumpStart Retail Programmes – Mr Price Foundation (South Africa) – Apply Now

Location: Nationwide, South Africa
Programmes: Retail Sales Programme (RSP) & Retail Frontline Programme (RFP)
Duration: 2 Weeks (Training & Work Experience)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Cost: Free Accredited Training
Hosted by: Mr Price Foundation


Overview:

Are you passionate about retail and eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry? The Mr Price Foundation, through its JumpStart Programme, is offering unemployed South African youth the opportunity to enhance their employability through two dynamic and practical training tracks:

  1. Retail Sales Programme (RSP) – Focused on customer-facing roles.
  2. Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) – Designed to prepare youth for entry-level retail positions.

These programmes equip participants with essential life skills, sales theory, and practical in-store work experience—completely free of charge.


1. Retail Sales Programme (RSP):

A high-energy, two-week training programme tailored for those with a friendly, outgoing nature and strong communication skills. The course includes:

-Life skills training

-Sales theory and role-playing

-In-store work experience

-Phone screening and online survey for selection


2. Retail Frontline Programme (RFP):

An empowering two-week course aimed at preparing you for entry-level roles in the retail sector. The training includes:

-Online life skills course

-In-person training and mock interviews

-One week of hands-on retail experience


Basic Entry Requirements (for both programmes):

-Must be South African

-Must have completed Matric

-Aged between 18 and 33 years

Currently unemployed

No criminal record


Why Join JumpStart?

  • Gain accredited retail training
  • Get real-world retail work experience
  • Improve your confidence and job-readiness
  • Increase your chances of being employed at major retail brands like Mr Price

Leave a Comment