🎓 Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026 – Durban
Company: Clicks Group
Programme: Youth Employment Programme
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: FMCG, Retail & Supply Chain
Reference Number: click_025588
Employment Equity: Yes
Application Closing Date: 1 August 2026
Kick-Start Your Career with Clicks!
Are you a young South African looking for your first work experience? The Clicks Youth Employment Programme offers unemployed youth the opportunity to gain valuable retail experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme combines classroom learning with practical, on-the-job training in a Clicks retail store. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, confidence, and workplace skills needed to build a successful career in the retail and customer service industry.
On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 2 Checkout Operator Occupational Qualification, giving them a valuable credential that can improve future employment opportunities within the retail sector.
What the Programme Offers
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Receive structured classroom training.
- Gain practical retail work experience in a Clicks store.
- Learn customer service and checkout operations.
- Develop communication and teamwork skills.
- Understand retail procedures and store operations.
- Build confidence in a professional work environment.
- Earn a nationally recognised NQF Level 2 qualification upon successful completion.
- Improve future career prospects in the retail industry.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Have successfully passed Matric (Grade 12).
- Be currently unemployed.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Be able to work well in a team environment.
- Not be registered on another Learnership or Skills Programme.
Ideal Candidate
Clicks is looking for young people who are:
- Friendly and customer-focused.
- Positive and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and responsible.
- Willing to learn and grow.
- Able to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues.
- Passionate about building a career in retail.
Why Join Clicks?
Clicks is one of South Africa’s leading health and beauty retailers, offering excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and career development. This programme provides practical workplace exposure while helping young people gain the skills employers are looking for.
Whether you want to build a long-term career in retail or simply gain valuable work experience, this programme is an excellent place to start.
Programme Benefits
- Practical workplace experience.
- Classroom-based learning.
- Nationally recognised qualification (NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator).
- Exposure to the retail and FMCG industry.
- Opportunity to improve employability.
- Experience working with one of South Africa’s most trusted retail brands.
📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
📅 Closing Date: 1 August 2026
If you meet the requirements, don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable retail experience and take the first step towards a successful career with Clicks Group