The Youth Employment Programmes 2026 at Clicks provide young South Africans with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within the wholesale and retail industry. Successful candidates will support Clicks store operations while developing practical skills in customer service, point-of-sale activities, cash handling, merchandising and general store operations. These Youth Employment Programmes are available across Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng and are suitable for candidates who have completed Grade 12 and are interested in developing experience within a retail environment.
Position Details
- Job Title: Youth Employment Program
- Company: Clicks Group
- Listing Reference: click_026506
- Industry: Wholesale and Retail Trade
- Job Category: Retail Operations
- Locations: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng
- Advertised Location: Gauteng
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Employment Equity: Yes
- Minimum Education: Grade 12 / Matric
- Experience: Customer-facing retail/FMCG experience advantageous
- Listing Status: Online
- Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Youth Employment Programmes, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Have a Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- Grade 12 Mathematics at 50% is advantageous.
- Grade 12 English at 50% is advantageous.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role is advantageous.
- Retail or FMCG store operations experience is advantageous.
- Have basic mathematical and numeracy skills.
- Have an understanding of customer service excellence.
- Have an understanding of merchandising and promotional principles.
- Have an understanding of stock management procedures.
- Be able to follow instructions and workplace procedures.
- Be willing to work in a customer-facing retail environment.
Skills Required
Applicants interested in the Youth Employment Programmes 2026 should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Computer literacy.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Basic mathematical calculation skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to deliver results.
- Ability to meet customer expectations.
- Relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability and resilience.
- Ability to persuade and influence customers appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates participating in the Youth Employment Programmes will be responsible for:
- Executing point-of-sale activities accurately and efficiently.
- Scanning merchandise and processing customer purchases.
- Collecting payments for goods purchased.
- Processing Clicks ClubCard rewards.
- Handling cash safely at all times.
- Promoting the Clicks ClubCard to customers.
- Assisting with the enrolment of new ClubCard members.
- Supporting ClubCard participation targets.
- Informing customers about promotions and special offers.
- Providing customers with accurate product and promotion information.
- Delivering excellent customer service.
- Acting as a professional Clicks brand ambassador.
- Providing friendly and professional assistance to customers.
- Completing merchandising activities according to store standards.
- Maintaining visual merchandising standards.
- Performing general housekeeping duties.
- Keeping the store environment clean and organised.
- Supporting efficient daily store operations.
- Maintaining knowledge of products, product ranges and promotions.
- Keeping up to date with events and promotional activities.
- Supporting the company’s vision of being the customer’s first-choice health and beauty retailer.
- Living and promoting Clicks’ company values.
Why Apply
- Gain valuable experience in the retail industry.
- Develop practical customer service skills.
- Gain experience in point-of-sale operations.
- Develop cash-handling skills.
- Gain exposure to merchandising and store operations.
- Learn about stock management processes.
- Develop communication and problem-solving skills.
- Gain experience working directly with customers.
- Strengthen your CV with retail experience.
- Develop professional workplace skills.
- Gain exposure to a leading health and beauty retailer.
- Improve your future employment opportunities.
- Develop knowledge of retail products, promotions and customer service.
- Gain experience in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Clicks Group Careers section.
- Search for Youth Employment Program.
- Use listing reference click_026506 to find the correct vacancy.
- Review the vacancy requirements carefully.
- Click the Apply button on the official Clicks recruitment platform.
- Create or log into your candidate profile if required.
- Complete all required sections of the online application.
- Enter your Grade 12 qualifications and relevant experience accurately.
- Provide your correct contact details.
- Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested by Clicks.
- Review your application before submitting it.
- Submit your application before the 13 September 2026 closing date.
- Keep your contact details available in case Clicks contacts you during the recruitment process.
Important Notes
- The position is a Fixed Term Contract.
- This is an Employment Equity position.
- Previous customer-facing retail or FMCG experience is advantageous.
- Applicants should have good communication and customer service skills.
- Basic numeracy and computer literacy are required.
- The role involves point-of-sale activities and cash handling.
- Candidates will support merchandising and housekeeping activities.
- Applicants will promote Clicks ClubCard membership and rewards.
- Candidates must be able to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Applicants should be able to work effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Applications must be submitted before 13 September 2026.
- Use reference click_026506 when searching for the vacancy.
- The Youth Employment Programmes 2026 provide valuable exposure to retail operations, customer service and merchandising.