Youth Employment Programme Opportunity at Clicks Group Free State
Clicks Group is inviting unemployed young South Africans in the Free State to apply for its Youth Employment Programme 2026. This fixed term opportunity is designed to provide valuable workplace experience and accredited training within the health and beauty retail sector. Successful participants will receive classroom based learning, practical in store training and the opportunity to earn an NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 29, have completed Matric and are looking for your first step into the retail industry, this programme offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills while improving your future employment prospects.
About the Youth Employment Programme
The Clicks Youth Employment Programme combines structured classroom learning with hands on workplace experience in a retail store. Participants will gain practical knowledge of retail operations while learning directly from experienced team members in one of South Africa’s leading health and beauty retailers.
Throughout the programme, learners will develop customer service, retail operations and checkout skills that are highly valued across the retail industry. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification.
What You Will Gain
The programme offers a range of valuable benefits, including:
• Accredited NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator qualification.
• Practical workplace experience in a Clicks retail store.
• Classroom based learning combined with on the job training.
• Exposure to the health and beauty retail industry.
• Development of customer service and retail skills.
• Opportunity to build confidence in a professional work environment.
• Improved employment opportunities for future retail careers.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the programme, applicants must:
• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 29 years of age.
• Have successfully completed Matric.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Not be registered on another Learnership or Skills Programme.
Skills and Attributes
Clicks is looking for young people who demonstrate:
• Strong communication skills.
• Good interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Professional behaviour and reliability.
• Commitment to completing both classroom and workplace training.
Why Join the Clicks Youth Employment Programme?
Clicks Group is one of South Africa’s leading retail companies, known for investing in youth development and creating opportunities for future talent. This programme gives unemployed young people the chance to gain recognised qualifications while building practical retail experience in a supportive learning environment.
Participants will gain first hand exposure to customer service, checkout operations, teamwork and daily retail activities, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue long term employment within the retail sector.
Whether you are planning to build a career in retail, customer service or wholesale, this programme provides a strong foundation for future career growth.
How to Apply
If you meet the eligibility requirements and are ready to begin your career in retail, apply for the Clicks Youth Employment Programme in the Free State before the closing date.
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