TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) Opportunity at Clicks Group Cape Winelands

The retail sector in South Africa continues to open structured pathways for young people who need practical work experience after completing studies. The TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) offered by Clicks Group in the Cape Winelands region gives unemployed N6 graduates a chance to enter the workplace and build real retail experience. This 18-month programme runs in Worcester, Robertson, Caledon and Franschhoek, placing interns inside active retail stores where daily operations, customer service and business processes are part of the learning environment.

This internship is designed for TVET graduates who need workplace exposure to complete their qualification requirements and improve employability. It connects classroom knowledge with real store operations in one of South Africa’s leading health and beauty retail environments.

Overview of the TVET Internship Programme

The Clicks TVET Internship focuses on structured in-service training within retail stores. Interns are placed in different store environments across the Cape Winelands where they learn how retail operations function on a daily basis.

You work directly in store teams and gain exposure to business related tasks such as customer service, administration, merchandising and stock handling. The programme runs for 18 months, which gives enough time to develop both technical and workplace skills.

This internship is part of Clicks Group’s commitment to youth development and skills training in the retail sector.

Key Objectives of the Internship

The main purpose of the programme is to help interns complete their practical training requirements while building workplace readiness.

Key objectives include:

• Providing structured in-service training for TVET graduates
• Developing practical retail and business administration skills
• Offering exposure to real store operations and customer service
• Improving employability through workplace experience
• Supporting career development in retail and FMCG environments

You are expected to learn, apply and adapt quickly to store routines and operational systems.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

This internship is targeted at unemployed youth who have completed specific business related studies.

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12
• Completed N6 Certificate in Business Related Courses
• South African citizen
• Between 18 and 29 years old
• Currently unemployed
• Able to commit to an 18-month full time programme

Applicants must also be willing to work in any of the listed Cape Winelands locations including Worcester, Robertson, Caledon or Franschhoek.

Skills and Attributes Needed

While this is a learning programme, certain skills improve your chances of success and help you perform better in a retail environment.

Important skills include:

• Basic communication skills in English
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work with customers
• Basic numeracy for transactions and stock tasks
• Attention to detail in administrative duties
• Teamwork and cooperation in store environments

Interns are expected to show discipline and consistency throughout the programme.

What You Will Do During the Internship

Your daily tasks will depend on the store needs, but the focus is always on retail operations and customer service support.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting customers in store
• Supporting stock replenishment and merchandising
• Learning point of sale systems and transactions
• Helping with general store administration
• Maintaining cleanliness and store standards
• Supporting promotions and product displays
• Observing and learning retail business processes

You will rotate between different tasks to gain broad exposure to store operations.

Work Environment and Learning Experience

You will work in a busy retail environment where customer flow changes throughout the day. This helps you develop speed, accuracy and confidence under pressure.

You also learn how different store departments work together, including sales, stock control and customer service. Supervisors guide you through tasks and provide feedback to improve your performance.

The environment is structured but fast paced, which prepares you for future retail or business roles.

Benefits of the Clicks TVET Internship

This programme is not just work experience. It is a structured development opportunity that improves long term career prospects.

Key benefits include:

• 18 months of practical workplace experience
• Exposure to a major South African retail brand
• Development of customer service and business skills
• Improved employability after completion
• Real understanding of retail operations
• Opportunity to build workplace discipline and confidence

Many interns use this experience to move into permanent retail roles or further studies.

Career Opportunities After Completion

After completing the internship, you can pursue roles such as:

• Retail assistant
• Sales assistant
• Store administrator
• Stock controller assistant
• Customer service representative

The experience gained also supports future studies in business management, retail operations or marketing.

Apply here: TVET Internship (Business Related Courses)