Pepkor Lifestyle invites South African unemployed graduates and TVET students to apply for the Graduate Programme 2026.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026
Pepkor Lifestyle is inviting young, vibrant and passionate graduates to apply for its Degree, Diploma and TVET Graduate Programme 2026.
This programme is funded by the Wholesale and Retail SETA and is designed to give graduates structured workplace experience within one of South Africa’s largest wholesale and retail groups.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 12-month graduate programme, while TVET graduates will participate in an 18-month work integrated learning programme.
Programme Details
Company: Pepkor Lifestyle
Programme: Graduate Programme: Degree, Diploma and TVET
Funding: W&R SETA funded
Division: Pepkor Lifestyle Corporate – Group Human Resources
Industry: Retail
Job Functional Area: General Business
Job Type: Internship
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Minimum Requirements
Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for graduates with a degree or diploma in the following fields:
Business Management or Business Administration.
Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
Bachelor of Laws, BCom Law or BCom Risk Management.
BCom Financial Management.
BSc or BCom Software Engineering.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6.
IT Project Administration or Project Management.
IT Information Systems or Business Information Technology N6.
TVET College and Higher Education Institution graduates who need to complete 18 months of practical workplace training may also apply.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must be suitably qualified from an accredited university or tertiary institution.
Applicants must be unemployed.
Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid South African ID.
Applicants must be under the age of 32.
Candidates with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should be able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
Candidates must be resilient and able to take initiative.
Applicants must be able to critically analyse information and use judgement when making decisions.
The successful candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Good relationship-building skills, a strong work ethic, good presentation skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are also important.
Applicants should also understand customer service and be able to contribute to improving customer experience.
What the Programme Offers
The programme gives graduates structured workplace experience.
Successful candidates will receive support from a large team of professionals who will help them grow professionally and provide project resources.
Graduates will also gain exposure to career growth opportunities in the workplace and access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.
Key Responsibilities
Successful graduates will be required to attend onboarding and induction programmes.
They will attend meetings that provide information about different functions of the company.
Graduates will execute duties under the supervision of senior employees.
They may also perform research and document trends within the company’s various functions, including new technologies, best practices and business improvements.
Workplace Exposure
Graduates may visit different locations and stores to gain hands-on working experience.
They may also be required to make presentations as part of their evaluation.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help achieve business objectives.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents when applying:
Updated CV.
Certified copy of ID, not older than three months.
Certified copies of certificates or qualifications, not older than three months.
Certified academic transcript or tertiary results, not older than three months.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026.
Applicants must apply online before the closing date and ensure that all required documents are submitted.
Important Note
Candidates who successfully submit all required documents will receive first consideration.
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their documents are clear, certified within the required period and uploaded correctly.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026 is 30 June 2026.
Applicants should apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.
Final Thoughts
The Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates and TVET students who want to gain retail workplace experience.
Graduates with qualifications in business, HR, law, finance, software engineering, logistics, supply chain, IT and project management should apply before 30 June 2026.