{"id":7994,"date":"2026-05-01T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourfuturetoday.co.za\/?p=7994"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:23:40","slug":"the-foschini-group-tfgyes-programme-intake-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourfuturetoday.co.za\/?p=7994","title":{"rendered":"The Foschini Group (TFG)YES Programme Intake 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"412\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Foschini Group<\/span><\/span> (TFG) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the TFG YES Programme Intake 2026. This opportunity forms part of the national <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Youth Employment Service<\/span><\/span> (YES) initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment by providing valuable workplace experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"543\">If you are looking for your first job in retail, this 12-month programme could be your stepping stone into the working world.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"548\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"vl3faa\" data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"583\">Programme Application Details<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"855\">\n<li data-section-id=\"s3cqvd\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"606\">Programme Name:<\/strong> TFG YES Programme 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bytyqo\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"677\"><strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"647\">Location:<\/strong> All Provinces, South Africa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oyc61u\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"713\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"697\">Closing Date:<\/strong> Not specified<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uotjd8\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"729\">Duration:<\/strong> 12 Months<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16jjz1\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"810\">Employment Type:<\/strong> Fixed-term contract<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u9qxyh\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"846\">Sector:<\/strong> Retail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wgeeft\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"884\">Programme Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1132\">The TFG YES Programme 2026 is designed to equip young people with practical retail experience. Participants will be placed in TFG retail stores across South Africa, gaining hands-on exposure to daily store operations and customer service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1297\">This programme is especially beneficial for individuals who have never worked before and want to build a strong foundation for future employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vdpylw\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1325\">Who Should Apply?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1363\">You should consider applying if you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fhijcr\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1394\">Recently completed Matric<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"npd6ql\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1432\">Have little or no work experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ygh0y5\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1465\">Want to enter the job market<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kj5x5p\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1514\">Are interested in retail or customer service<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fa4y6a\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1555\">Want to build your CV and confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"uhud2s\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2053\">Programme Locations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2112\">The TFG YES Programme is available nationwide, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2252\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e58w5f\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2125\">Gauteng<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vu2smw\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2143\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f5u0hf\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2160\">Western Cape<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e2yi79\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\">Eastern Cape<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"52rjd7\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2192\">Free State<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sjpgao\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2204\">Limpopo<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o7bgmh\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2219\">Mpumalanga<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rnylu\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2234\">North West<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2k8q1\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2252\">Northern Cape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2317\">Placement will depend on store availability near your area.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2322\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bykqlh\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2347\">What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2377\">Customer Service Skills<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2485\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yqy7am\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2416\">Assisting customers professionally<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1quvzbw\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2452\">Handling queries and complaints<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9d60ok\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2485\">Delivering excellent service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2509\">Retail Operations<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2599\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4x4zw\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2546\">Stock handling and replenishment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12yyrnd\" data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2576\">Merchandising and display<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"701ch1\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2599\">Store organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2622\">Workplace Skills<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2705\">\n<li data-section-id=\"19gptrz\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2653\">Communication and teamwork<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dvs4r2\" data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2673\">Time management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ik2ior\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2705\">Professional work behaviour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m0z1v2\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2741\">Benefits of the Programme<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2958\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nf0qlb\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2785\">12 months of real workplace experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7gscdk\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2840\">Exposure to a leading South African retail company<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1seaa0r\" data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2882\">Improved chances of future employment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cpo0kr\" data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2918\">Stronger CV and work references<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2ry0nd\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2958\">Development of essential job skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2963\" \/>\n<h3><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3028\">Before applying, prepare the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17fa614\" data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3044\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"laklim\" data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3069\">Certified copy of ID<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mbrkmi\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3107\">Matric certificate (if available)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"koe8me\" data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3144\">Proof of residence (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1586\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1642\">To qualify for the TFG YES Programme, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"2023\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gzoqz2\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1680\">Be between 18 \u2013 28 years old<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"psn4km\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1725\">Preferably have a Matric certificate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q5w6zv\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1757\">Be currently unemployed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8r8pgb\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1809\">Not have participated in a YES Programme before<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bxw72w\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1860\">Not be studying full-time during the programme<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"roc2uc\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1922\">Have less than 12 months of permanent work experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ej3rz\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1969\">Be willing to work in a retail environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"24erts\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2023\">Arrange their own transport and accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3149\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tc7yde\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3194\">How to Apply for TFG YES Programme 2026<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fa-expc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com\/hcmUI\/CandidateExperience\/en\/sites\/CX_1\/jobs?keyword=yes&amp;mode=location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Foschini Group (TFG)YES Programme Intake 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3393\">Closing date: 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