Mr Price Group invites South African final-year students and graduates to apply for the Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Internship Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Mr Price Group
Mr Price Group is one of South Africa’s leading fashion and homeware retailers. The company is known for its trendy, affordable products and operates multiple retail chains across the country. Mr Price Group focuses on innovation, customer value, and developing young talent within the retail industry.
About the Workplace Experience Programme (WEP)
The Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) is a short-term career exposure programme designed to give students practical experience in retail buying, product development, and merchandise planning.
This programme also acts as a “working interview”, meaning top-performing candidates may be considered for future graduate roles.
Programme Duration
- Start Date: 22 June 2026
- End Date: 10 July 2026
- Location: Mr Price Group Head Office, Durban
Available Programme Streams
1. Buying Stream – Apparel
This stream focuses on fashion retail and product buying.
Fields of Study:
- Fashion Design
- Clothing Management
- Consumer Science (Clothing Retail)
- Textile Design
- Fashion Production / Buying
What You Will Learn:
- Trend forecasting
- Product selection and pricing
- Supplier coordination
- Retail performance analysis
2. Buying Stream – Homeware
This stream focuses on home décor and lifestyle retail products.
Fields of Study:
- Interior Design
- Consumer Science
- Textile Management
What You Will Learn:
- Product sourcing
- Seasonal range planning
- Trend analysis
- Merchandise performance tracking
3. Planning Stream
This stream focuses on data-driven retail planning and strategy.
Fields of Study:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Retail Management
What You Will Learn:
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory allocation
- Store performance analysis
- Demand planning
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be in their final year of study or completing postgraduate qualifications
- Have strong academic performance
- Show interest in retail careers
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Creativity (especially for buying streams)
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Passion for retail and merchandising
Benefits of the Programme
Participants will:
- Gain real-world corporate retail experience
- Learn from industry professionals
- Build valuable professional networks
- Strengthen their CV
- Increase chances of securing future employment at Mr Price Group
How to Apply
👉 Click here to apply for Mr Price Group Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) 2026: