Clicks Group invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Youth Employment Programme 2026/2027 in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
Youth Employment Programme Application Closing Dates: 30 July 2026 and 01 August 2026
Youth Employment Programme Locations: Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026/2027
Clicks Group is offering unemployed young South Africans an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the health and beauty retail sector.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with practical on-the-job training at a Clicks retail store.
Successful participants who complete the programme will receive an NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification.
Opportunities are available in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Clicks Group
Programme: Youth Employment Programme 2026/2027
Programme category: Youth employment and workplace training
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or Matric
Age requirement: 18 to 29 years
Employment status: Applicants must be unemployed
Qualification on completion: NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification
Locations: Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Durban
Closing dates: 30 July and 01 August 2026
Application method: Online
What the Programme Offers
The programme provides participants with:
- Classroom-based learning.
- Practical retail-store training.
- Workplace experience in the health and beauty retail sector.
- Customer-service exposure.
- Checkout and point-of-sale experience.
- Teamwork and communication development.
- An NQF Level 2 occupational qualification after successful completion.
The programme is intended to help unemployed youth develop practical skills that may support future employment in retail and customer service.
Qualification Awarded
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive an:
NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator occupational qualification
This qualification may provide training in areas such as:
- Checkout operations.
- Customer service.
- Payment processing.
- Point-of-sale systems.
- Retail procedures.
- Store communication.
- Workplace safety.
- Handling customer queries.
The exact learning modules and assessment requirements will be communicated by Clicks.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Have passed Grade 12 or Matric.
- Be unemployed.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be able to work in a team.
- Be willing to learn.
- Not currently be registered for another learnership.
- Not currently be participating in a skills programme.
- Be available for classroom and workplace training.
Unemployment Requirement
The programme is specifically aimed at unemployed young people.
Applicants who are currently employed may not meet the stated programme requirements.
Candidates should provide accurate information about their employment status during the application process.
Previous or Current Training Programmes
Applicants must not currently be registered for:
- A learnership; or
- A skills programme.
The advertisement does not state whether applicants who previously completed another programme are automatically excluded. Candidates should answer all application questions accurately.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong verbal communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Teamwork.
- Reliability.
- Willingness to learn.
- Professional conduct.
- Punctuality.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a retail environment.
- Positive attitude.
Retail Workplace Exposure
Successful participants may gain practical experience in:
- Assisting customers.
- Operating checkout points.
- Processing purchases.
- Handling different payment methods.
- Maintaining accurate transaction records.
- Communicating with customers and colleagues.
- Following store procedures.
- Supporting general retail operations.
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
The exact duties will depend on the store and training programme.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for applicants who:
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Are currently unemployed.
- Are aged between 18 and 29.
- Are interested in retail.
- Enjoy working with customers.
- Want to gain their first workplace experience.
- Are willing to participate in formal training.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Are available in one of the listed provinces.
Available Programme Locations
Applications are available for two location groups.
Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
The programme is available at selected Clicks stores or facilities in:
- Gauteng
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
Application closing date: 30 July 2026
Applicants interested in these provinces should submit their applications immediately because the deadline is approaching.
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The programme is also available in:
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Application closing date: 01 August 2026
Applicants should ensure that they select the correct Durban opportunity when applying.
Documents Applicants May Need
The official information does not provide a complete supporting-document list.
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- A copy of their Grade 12 certificate.
- Proof of residence, where requested.
- Any additional documents required on the Clicks careers portal.
Applicants should follow the instructions displayed during the online application process.
How to Apply for Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the official Clicks Group careers portal.
Applicants must use the application link for the province or location where they want to participate.
Apply for Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Apply for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Click here to apply for the Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026/2027 in Durban
Closing date: 01 August 2026
Online Application Steps
Applicants should:
- Open the correct Clicks programme link.
- Create or sign in to an applicant profile.
- Complete all compulsory personal information.
- Add Grade 12 qualification details.
- Confirm unemployment status.
- Upload an updated CV and requested documents.
- Check that the correct province or location is selected.
- Review all application information.
- Submit the application before the relevant closing date.
Application Closing Dates
The closing dates differ according to location:
Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga: 30 July 2026
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: 01 August 2026
Applications received after the applicable deadline may not be considered.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 29 years old.
- You have passed Grade 12.
- You are unemployed.
- You are not currently on a learnership.
- You are not currently participating in a skills programme.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your contact details are correct.
- You selected the correct province or city.
- Your supporting documents are readable.
- You submit before the applicable deadline.
About Clicks Group
Clicks Group is a South African retail company operating in the health, beauty, wellness and pharmaceutical sectors.
Its Youth Employment Programme provides qualifying young people with structured learning and practical workplace exposure in a retail environment.