Shoprite Group offers unemployed youth early careers
Applications are now open for unemployed youth offered early careers at Shoprite Group.
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South African unemployed and unskilled youth aged 18 to 34 are invited to apply for specialist training and educational programmes at the Shoprite Group throughout the year.
With youth unemployment at a staggering 63.9%, the Group’s talent attraction and development strategy places a strong focus on offering early careers to unemployed youth.
Through its Retail Readiness Programme, the Group has invested over R586-million into more than 32 000 learners since 2016.
In a statement, Shoprite Group arguably said the seven-week program is the largest and most successful skills development initiative undertaken by a South African retailer.
“The seven-week program equips unemployed youth with the basic skills required to work in a retail environment or to start their own business.”
Participants will receive NQF-level three part-qualifications upon successful completion of the programme.
The Group has created 7 387 work opportunities for youth since 2018 as the highest impact employment creator in the YES Initiative.
YES, learners will receive 12 months of on-the-job training at various instore service departments, including the bakery, deli and fresh foods.
To apply for one of the group’s youth development programmes:
• Send a WhatsApp to 087 240 5709 and select job opportunities
• Visit Shorite’s careers page.
• Submit your CV at the nearest Shoprite, Checkers or Usave supermarket
Visit the Shoprite Group’s Youth Opportunities web page for more information.