MATRICULANTS
Your retail career starts here
Retail Frontline Programme
Available nationally: A two-week course
composed of an online life skills course, two
days of in-person training and interviews, and
one week of hands-on work experience in a
retail environment. This programme shapes
candidates for entry-level positions in retail.
Warehousing Basics Programme
Available nationally: A two-week course
composed of an online life skills course, two
days of in-person training and interviews, and
one week of hands-on work experience in a
warehouse environment. This programme shapes
candidates for entry-level positions in
warehousing.
Retail Essentials Programme
Available in Durban, Cape Town,
Johannesburg and Pretoria: A six-month
blended learning course combines theory and
work experience for more specialised retail
roles. Students gain introductory knowledge
and skills to function in a retail organisation.
Course modules include customer experience,
store location, marketing and merchandising.
The internship is open to applicants who
completed at least one commerce subject in
matric.
Production Programme
Based in KwaZulu-Natal: A six-month course
in critical production and manufacturing skills,
as well as workplace ethics. This course
produces footwear manufacturers or
multi-skilled sewing machinists for industries
such as footwear, clothing and home textiles.
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Basic Requirements
A South African matriculant aged 18-33
Unemployed with no criminal record
What you’ll gain
Valuable life skills
Credible work experience
Certificates to add to your CV
Workplace ready for entry-level positions
Become work-ready and develop a winning
workplace attitude
Apply online
We’ll contact you. If there’s training in your area, we’ll
let you know. You’ll need 200MB data and a smartphone
or computer to complete your application and online
assessment.
Will I get a job?
Job placements are not guaranteed on completion of
training. However, JumpStart works closely with
employer partners to create a pipeline of suitable,
work-ready talent.
Retail Sales Programme
Available in Durban, Cape Town,
Johannesburg and Pretoria: A two-week
course for outgoing, friendly candidates with a
passion for retail and customer service.
Training incorporates life skills, sales theory
and role play, as well as in-store work
experience. Suitable candidates will be
selected via an online survey and telephone
screening.
