Looking for a way to kick‑start a career in retail? The Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026 is open in Pretoria and offers an accredited NQF Level‑2 qualification in just a few months. If you’re under 30, a South African citizen and currently unemployed, you can apply before 05 March 2026.
What the programme is all about
Clicks Group is South Africa’s biggest health, beauty and wellness retailer. Through this youth programme they combine classroom lessons with real‑world store work, so you learn everything from customer service to checkout operations.
Who should apply?
To qualify you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 18 to 29 years old
- Have passed Grade 12 / Matric
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Have good communication and teamwork skills
- Be willing to learn new things
- Not be enrolled in another learnership or skills programme
Many applicants worry about not meeting all the points. From experience, most successful candidates simply focus on the basics and show enthusiasm.
What you will gain
After the programme you will receive a NQF Level 2 Occupational Qualification: Checkout Operator. This qualification boosts your CV for retail, customer‑service or pharmacy support jobs. You’ll also:
- Learn practical store skills
- Build confidence and professional behaviour
- Improve your communication and problem‑solving abilities
- Work with a leading South African brand
How to apply – step by step
- Go to the Clicks Careers Portal.
- Search for “Youth Employment Programme – Pretoria”.
- Read the job description and click “Apply”.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload a recent photo and your matric transcript.
- Submit before 05 March 2026 – late entries will not be considered.
Practical tips to improve your chances
- Check your application for typos – a clear, error‑free form makes a good first impression.
- Highlight any customer‑service or team‑work experience you have.
- Write a brief statement about why you want to work in retail and what you hope to learn.
- Ask a teacher or mentor to review your application.
- Follow Clicks on LinkedIn or Facebook for updates – this shows genuine interest.
Ready to start?
The deadline is fast approaching, so don’t wait. Gather your documents, hit the Clicks Careers Portal and apply today. Even if this is your first time applying, keep calm and focus on presenting yourself as a motivated learner.
Good luck – the first step to a brighter future could be just a click away.
