Shoprite invites young unemployed individuals who meet all the necessary criteria to apply for yes programme 2025
Closing date: Not specified
Are you a young South African looking to gain valuable work experience in the retail industry? The Shoprite YES Programme 2025 offers a golden opportunity to kickstart your career through a 12-month work-based training initiative designed to equip you with the skills needed to thrive in the retail sector.
What is the Shoprite YES Programme?
The Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme is a national initiative backed by business, government, and labour, aimed at tackling South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. Shoprite, one of the country’s largest retail employers, proudly supports the YES Programme by offering young people hands-on work experience in a structured learning environment.
Through the Shoprite YES Programme, participants gain 12 months of paid, on-the-job training across various departments in the retail business. By the end of the programme, learners will have the practical skills to either pursue a long-term career in retail or even start their own retail ventures.
Who Can Apply for the Shoprite YES Programme 2025?
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Have a minimum of Grade 10 qualification (Matric is advantageous)
- Alternatively, hold a Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) certificate
Programme Highlights
- 12-month structured work experience in a leading retail environment
- Learn about customer service, merchandising, stock control, and point-of-sale systems
- Gain real-world retail experience to boost your employability
- Opportunity to become part of Shoprite’s permanent workforce upon completion
- Develop entrepreneurial skills to start your own retail business
How to Apply for the Shoprite YES Learnership Programme 2025
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official Shoprite Careers Portal or by checking with their nearest Shoprite store for application details and openings in their area.
Click here to apply online for the Shoprite yes programme