JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme – Mr Price Foundation
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Unlock Your Career in Retail!
In South Africa’s competitive job market, gaining practical work experience is often the key to unlocking career opportunities for young people. The JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme at Mr Price is helping make this a reality—offering unemployed youth the chance to step into the retail sector equipped with confidence, practical skills, and purpose.
What is the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme?
Run by the Mr Price Foundation, the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme is designed to empower unemployed youth with essential knowledge and skills for a successful career in retail. This unpaid training and development programme bridges the gap between school and the world of work, preparing participants for the fast-paced retail industry.
JumpStart is more than just training—it’s a launchpad for young people who dream of careers in customer service, merchandising, or sales. The programme is tailored to match real workplace requirements, ensuring participants are job-ready from day one.
Programme Highlights:
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Life Skills Training: Covering communication, professionalism, time management, and personal growth.
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Retail Readiness: Hands-on training in customer service, stockroom operations, product knowledge, and point-of-sale systems.
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Workplace Exposure: Participants gain experience inside real retail stores, observing and learning directly from professionals.
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CV and Interview Preparation: Coaching on creating compelling CVs and presenting confidently in interviews.
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Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme, applicants must:
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Be aged between 18 and 33 years old.
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Be currently unemployed and not studying.
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Hold a Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
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Have no criminal record.
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Have a genuine interest in retail and customer service.
While participation in the programme does not guarantee a job, it significantly enhances a candidate’s employability. Many past graduates have secured permanent positions within the Mr Price Group and other leading retailers across South Africa.
Why This Matters:
Youth unemployment remains a major challenge in South Africa. Programmes like JumpStart play a vital role in tackling this issue by creating practical pathways to employment. Participants not only gain valuable retail experience but also build confidence and develop a clearer sense of direction for their future careers.
Take the first step toward a brighter future in retail—JumpStart your journey today!
N.B: The Closing Date was Not Specified.
Company: Mr Price
Location: Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Posted at: June 12, 2025, 9:25 p.m.
Deadline: 2025-07-30
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