UIF Skills Programme at Pick n Pay Hypermarkets

Pick n Pay is offering an exciting UIF Skills Programme designed to equip unemployed South African youth with valuable retail and customer service skills. This six-month development programme provides a unique opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, receive coaching from experienced mentors, and build a strong foundation for a successful career in the retail industry. Participants will immerse themselves in various aspects of hypermarket operations, fostering a passion for food, retail, and customer service. This initiative is a stepping stone for individuals looking to develop essential skills, enhance their employability, and contribute to a leading South African retailer.

What You Will Gain

• Structured Learning Programme: Engage in a well-designed curriculum that covers key aspects of retail operations and customer service.
• Practical Workplace Experience: Apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world hypermarket environment, gaining hands-on skills.
• Coaching from Experienced Store Mentors: Benefit from direct guidance and mentorship from seasoned retail professionals.
• Customer Service and Retail Operations Skills: Develop core competencies crucial for success in the retail sector.
• Ongoing Support and Development: Receive continuous encouragement and opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the programme.
• Opportunity to Build Skills for Future Employment: Acquire a robust skill set that significantly enhances your prospects for future job opportunities.

Choose Your Career Stream

• MASTERCUT - Building the Next Generation of Butchery Talent: If you have a passion for food, enjoy working with your hands, and aspire to learn specialist butchery skills, this programme is for you. You will gain specialist butchery skills, practical in-store experience, industry-recognised workplace exposure, and a clear pathway into the retail food industry.
• FRESHRIZE - Growing the Next Generation of Bakery Talent: Turn your passion for baking into a rewarding career by learning from experienced bakery teams in a real retail environment. You'll gain bakery production skills, food preparation experience, customer service expertise, and practical workplace exposure.
• ALL ROUNDERS - Developing the Next Generation of Retail Frontline Talent: Experience multiple areas of retail while building the essential skills needed for a successful career in store operations. You will gain customer service skills, merchandising experience, frontline retail operations knowledge, and exposure across different store departments.
• HEALTH & BEAUTY HEROES - Developing the Next Generation of Health & Beauty Advisors: Help customers discover health and beauty products while building specialist retail knowledge. You will gain Health & Beauty product knowledge, sales and customer engagement skills, merchandising experience, and practical retail experience.

Why Join the Company

Pick n Pay is a beloved South African brand, deeply committed to its customers and communities. Joining this programme means becoming part of a company that values growth, development, and creating opportunities. You will be welcomed into a supportive and enthusiastic team environment where your contributions are recognised. Pick n Pay offers a vibrant workplace culture, dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a sense of belonging. This programme is not just about a job; it's about building a career foundation with a company that invests in its people and provides pathways for long-term success in the dynamic retail industry.

How to Apply

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* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Aged 18–40 years.
• South African citizen.
• Currently unemployed.
• Passion for food, retail and customer service.
• Willing to work retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to completing a six-months development programme.
• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Copies of any additional qualifications (if applicable).