About the Programme Pick n Pay is offering an exciting six-month UIF Skills Programme aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to gain practical retail experience and develop valuable workplace skills. The programme combines online learning with hands-on in-store training, giving successful learners the opportunity to gain real-world exposure within one of South Africa's leading retail organisations. If you are passionate about customer service, eager to learn and interested in building a career in the retail industry, this programme could be a great opportunity to gain workplace experience and improve your employability. Programme Details Duration: 6 months Stipend: R2,000 per month Location: Various Pick n Pay stores across Gauteng Learning Model: Blended learning Online Learning: 2 days per week Practical Training: 3 days per week in-store Employment Type: Full-time Minimum Requirements Applicants must: Have a Grade 12 / Matric certificate. Be an unemployed South African citizen. Be between 18 and 40 years old. Have a passion for customer service and the retail industry. Have good communication and interpersonal skills. Be willing to learn and develop new skills. Be reliable, punctual and committed to completing the full programme. Be able to work flexible retail hours, including weekends and public holidays when required. What You Will Gain Successful learners will gain: Six months of practical retail experience. Valuable workplace-ready retail skills. Exposure to the operations of a leading South African retailer. Improved employability and career readiness. Practical experience working in a customer-focused environment. The opportunity to develop professional and interpersonal skills. What You Will Learn During the programme, learners will develop practical skills in: Customer service excellence. Retail operations. Merchandising and product replenishment. Stock handling and basic inventory management. Point of Sale (POS) processes. Workplace professionalism. Teamwork and communication. Health and safety practices. Time management. Problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Learners will be expected to: Attend and successfully complete all online learning modules and assessments. Participate fully in practical in-store training. Provide excellent customer service. Assist with merchandising and maintaining store standards. Support stock replenishment and inventory activities. Follow company policies and procedures. Comply with health and safety requirements. Work collaboratively as part of the store team. Demonstrate professionalism and accountability. Maintain a positive attitude throughout the programme. Be committed to learning and developing new workplace skills. Key Competencies The ideal candidate should demonstrate: Customer focus. Teamwork. Good communication skills. Learning agility. Adaptability. Accountability. Attention to detail. A positive attitude. Professionalism. Reliability and commitment. Who Should Apply? This opportunity is ideal for unemployed South African youth aged 18 to 40 who have completed Grade 12 and are looking to gain their first practical workplace experience or strengthen their existing skills. It is particularly suited to candidates who are interested in retail, customer service and store operations and who are willing to learn in both online and practical environments. How to Apply Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official Pick n Pay careers platform before the closing date. Closing Date: 7 August 2026 Important: This is a six-month UIF Skills Programme for unemployed South African youth. Applicants must meet the age, education and other programme requirements and should be available to participate in both online learning and practical in-store training.