Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026 / 2027 - Your Future Today Online Careers Portal

Are you a young South African looking for work experience and an opportunity to start a career in retail? The Clicks Youth Employment Programme 2026 / 2027 is now accepting applications from unemployed youth who are eager to gain valuable workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

This programme is designed to equip young people with practical retail skills through classroom-based learning and on-the-job training at Clicks stores across South Africa. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator Occupational Qualification, improving their employability in the retail industry.

About the Clicks Youth Employment Programme

The Clicks Youth Employment Programme provides unemployed youth with an opportunity to gain practical experience in one of South Africa’s leading health and beauty retail companies.

Participants will receive:

Classroom-based retail training
Practical workplace experience in a Clicks retail store
Mentorship and guidance from experienced retail professionals
A nationally recognised NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator Occupational Qualification upon successful completion

The programme aims to prepare young people for future employment opportunities in the retail sector.

Skills and Attributes

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

Excellent customer service skills
Good verbal communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Professional behaviour
Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment

What You Will Learn

During the programme, participants will gain experience in:

Operating retail checkout systems
Assisting customers professionally
Processing customer purchases
Handling cash and card transactions
Maintaining excellent customer service standards
Working within a retail team
Understanding retail operations and procedures

Qualification

Successful participants will receive:

NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator Occupational Qualification

This nationally recognised qualification can help improve future employment prospects within the retail and customer service industries.

Why You Should Apply

The Clicks Youth Employment Programme offers several benefits, including:

Valuable workplace experience
Retail industry exposure
Practical skills development
Nationally recognised qualification
Improved employability
Opportunity to build a career in retail

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Clicks Youth Employment Programme, applicants must:

Be a South African citizen
Be between 18 and 29 years old
Have passed Grade 12 (Matric)
Be currently unemployed
Have good communication and interpersonal skills
Be willing to learn and work as part of a team
Not be registered on any Learnership or Skills Programme at the time of application