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UIF Skills Programme LearnerBuilding Skills. Creating Opportunities. Growing Our Future.
Kick-start your career with Pick n Pay's UIF Skills Programme. This six-month programme offers unemployed South African youth the opportunity to gain practical retail experience while developing valuable workplace skills through a combination of online learning and hands-on in-store training.
If you are eager to learn, passionate about customer service, and looking to build a career in retail, this programme is for you.
What You'll Gain
• Six months of practical retail experience
• Workplace-ready retail skills
• Exposure to one of South Africa's leading retailers
• Improved employability and career readiness
Programme Details
• Programme Duration: 6 Months
• Stipend: R2,000 per month
• Learning Model: Blended Learning (2 days online learning and 3 days in-store practical training per week)
• Location: Various Pick n Pay Stores within Gauteng Region
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Unemployed South African youth aged 18–40 years
- Passion for customer service and the retail industry
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing the programme
Able to work flexible retail hours, including weekends and public holidays where required
Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Learning Agility
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Professionalism
What You Will Learn
During the programme, learners will gain practical experience and develop skills in:
- Customer service excellence
- Retail operations
- Merchandising and product replenishment
- Stock handling and inventory basics
- Point of Sale (POS) processes
- Workplace professionalism
- Teamwork and communication
- Health and safety practices
- Time management and problem-solving
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and complete all online learning modules and assessments
- Participate fully in practical in-store training
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Assist with merchandising and maintaining store standards
- Support stock replenishment and inventory activities
- Follow company policies, procedures, and health and safety standards
- Work collaboratively as part of the store team
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude throughout the programme
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Skills Required
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Unemployed South African youth aged 18-40 years
- Passion for customer service and the retail industry
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing the programme
- Able to work flexible retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
What We Do
Pick n Pay is a major South African retail group operating in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, offering a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, and liquor through various store formats and an online platform.
