YES Youth Opportunity 2026 – Retail Work Experience (Gauteng)
Young South Africans looking for their first job opportunity can now apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme in Gauteng. This programme offers a 12-month fixed-term contract where participants gain valuable retail work experience and develop workplace skills.
If you want to enter the job market and build experience, this opportunity could be the perfect start.
Job Overview
- Programme: YES Youth Opportunity
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
- Posting Date: 5 March 2026
- Reference: Job Identification 11892
What You’ll Gain
Successful candidates will receive:
- Real retail workplace experience
- Exposure to customer service and store operations
- An opportunity to build skills for future employment
- A 12-month work contract in a professional retail environment
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 28 years old
- Have Matric (preferred)
- Be available for a 12-month contract
- Not have worked permanently for one employer for more than 12 months
- Not be studying full-time during the programme period (April 2026 – March 2027)
- Not have participated in the YES Programme before
- Be responsible for their own accommodation and transport
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the .
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Matriculants seeking their first job
- Young job seekers with little or no work experience
- Youth looking to enter the retail industry
Apply Now
Interested applicants should apply online through the official ** (YES) programme recruitment portal before positions are filled.