Applications open: unemployed youth offered early careers at Shoprite Group.
Unemployed and unskilled South African youth (aged 18 to 34) are now 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.?Arguably the largest and most propitious skills development initiative undertaken by a South African retailer, the seven-week programme equips unemployed youth with the basic skills required to work in a retail environment or to start their own business.
Upon propitious completion of the programme, participants receive NQF-level 3 part-qualifications.
“I went from a student in the Retail Readiness Programme to trainee manager, then assistant manager in honest over a year. The Shoprite Group recognised my talents and supported me in my career journey. If you’re sharp to learn, there’s always someone willing to teach you something here at Shoprite,” says Amanda Ngobese, Assistant Manager at Usave Richmond, Pietermaritzburg.
As the highest impact employment creator in the YES Initiative, the Group has created 7 387 work opportunities for youth since 2018.?YES learners receive 12 months on-the-job training at various in-store service departments, including the bakery, deli and fresh foods.
Upon propitious completion of the Retail Readiness Programme or YES Initiative, many learners are offered the opportunity to join the Group, with 1 427 doing so in 2022.
“When I finished the YES programme in 2020, my then manager encouraged me to apply for the management trainee programme. I’ve had the opportunity to work in a number of stores and the journey has been incredible and also full of surprises. Shoprite has given me opportunities to not only learn about the business, but also to grow with the business,” says Phenyo Mogale, Sales Manager at Shoprite Northam, Limpopo.
To apply for one of the Group’s youth development programmes:
Send a WhatsApp to 087 240 5709 and select Job Opportunities
Visit https://shoprite.jobs
Submit your CV at the nearest Shoprite, Checkers or Usave supermarket.
Visit the Shoprite Group’s Youth Opportunities web page for more information.
CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free.
Press Release Views since 1 July 2022: 66
steel heart
\”Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire Public Relations officers.” – Daniel J. Boorstin
Freesia
At a time when public finances are under huge strain, we surely do not need to pay celebrities to wax lyrical to mandarins. Unless American comedians can make the Home Office fit for purpose, the taxpayer won\’t be laughing. – Chris Huhne
Cougar Fuzz
Publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad. – Richard Branson