UIF Skills Programme – Retail Training & Stipend

About the role

The UIF Skills Programme offered by Pick n Pay Retailers provides unemployed South African youth with a six‑month, paid training pathway into retail. Participants rotate through real store environments, gaining hands‑on experience in areas such as general store operations, butchery, bakery, and health & beauty.

Key responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and service across designated retail sections.
• Perform daily operational tasks including stocking, merchandising, and cash handling.
• Develop specialised skills in butchery, bakery production, or health & beauty product knowledge, depending on the chosen track.
• Complete online learning modules and apply new knowledge on the shop floor.

Required profile

• South African citizen, aged 18‑40, currently unemployed.
• Matric (Grade 12) qualification completed.
• Strong interest in retail and willingness to learn practical skills.

Required skills

• Specialist butchery skills (for butchery track).
• Bakery production skills (for bakery track).
• Health & Beauty product knowledge (for health & beauty track).

What we offer

• Six‑month structured training programme with on‑the‑job learning.
• Monthly stipend of R2,000.
• Exposure to multiple retail functions and potential future employment.