Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme
Pick n Pay is offering a UIF Skills Programme designed to help unemployed South Africans gain practical workplace experience and develop valuable skills in the retail industry. The six-month programme combines online learning with practical in-store workplace experience, allowing participants to develop retail and customer service skills while receiving a monthly stipend of R2,000. Participants will receive coaching and support from experienced Store Mentors and gain exposure that can help prepare them for future employment opportunities in the retail and food industries.
Location: South Africa
Programme Type: Skills Programme / Workplace Training
Duration: 6 Months
Stipend: R2,000 per month
Age Requirement: 18–40 years
Reference Number: JR105826
Closing Date: Check the official Pick n Pay application page for current availability
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Currently be unemployed.
- Have a passion for food, retail and customer service.
- Be willing to work retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays.
- Have good communication and teamwork skills.
- Be committed to completing the full six-month development programme.
What You Will Gain
Successful participants will receive:
- Structured learning through a development programme.
- Practical workplace experience.
- Coaching from experienced Store Mentors.
- Customer service and retail operations skills.
- Ongoing support and development.
- Valuable workplace exposure for future employment opportunities.
Available Career Streams
MASTERCUT – Butchery Skills
The Mastercut stream is aimed at candidates interested in developing specialist butchery skills and building a career in the retail food industry. Participants will gain:
- Specialist butchery skills.
- Practical in-store experience.
- Industry-recognised workplace exposure.
- A pathway into the retail food industry.
FRESHRIZE – Bakery Skills
The Freshrize stream is suited to applicants with an interest in baking and food production who want to develop their skills in a real retail environment.
Participants will gain:
- Bakery production skills.
- Food preparation experience.
- Customer service expertise.
- Practical workplace exposure.
ALL ROUNDERS – Retail Frontline
The All Rounders stream provides exposure to different areas of retail and helps participants develop skills for store operations.
Participants will gain:
- Customer service skills.
- Merchandising experience.
- Frontline retail operations knowledge.
- Exposure across different store departments.
HEALTH & BEAUTY HEROES
This stream is designed for applicants interested in health and beauty retail and customer engagement.
Participants will gain:
- Health and Beauty product knowledge.
- Sales and customer engagement skills.
- Merchandising experience.
- Practical retail experience.
Documents Required
Applicants should attach the following documents:
- Updated CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Copies of any additional qualifications, where applicable.
How to Apply
Applications for the Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme must be submitted through the official Pick n Pay careers platform. Apply for the Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme Applicants should ensure that all required documents are attached and that they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements before submitting their application.
Disclaimer
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Closing Date: Not Specified
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