It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
Kick-start your career with Pick n Pay’s UIF Skills Programmes. Gain practical workplace experience, develop valuable retail skills and build a pathway to future employment through structured learning and on-the-job training.
Programme Overview
Duration: 6 Months
Stipend: R2,000 per month
Learning Model: Blended Learning (Online + In-store Practical Experience)
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Aged 18–40 years
South African citizen
Currently unemployed
Passion for food, retail and customer service
Willing to work retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to completing a six-months development programme
What You Will Gain
Structured learning programme
Practical workplace experience
Coaching from experienced Store Mentors
Customer service and retail operations skills
Ongoing support and development
Opportunity to build skills for future employment
Attach these required documents
Updated CV
Certified copy of South African ID
Certified copy of Matric certificate
Copies of any additional qualifications (if applicable)
Choose Your Career Stream
MASTERCUT
Building the Next Generation of Butchery Talent
If you have a passion for food, enjoy working with your hands and want to learn specialist butchery skills, this programme is for you.
You will gain:
Specialist butchery skills
Practical in-store experience
Industry-recognised workplace exposure
A pathway into the retail food industry
FRESHRIZE
Growing the Next Generation of Bakery Talent
Turn your passion for baking into a career while learning from experienced bakery teams in a real retail environment.
You’ll gain:
Bakery production skills
Food preparation experience
Customer service expertise
Practical workplace exposure
ALL ROUNDERS
Developing the Next Generation of Retail Frontline Talent
Experience multiple areas of retail while building the skills needed for a successful career in store operations.
You will gain:
Customer service skills
Merchandising experience
Frontline retail operations knowledge
Exposure across different store departments
HEALTH & BEAUTY HEROES
Developing the Next Generation of Health & Beauty Advisors
Help customers discover health and beauty products while building specialist retail knowledge.
You will gain:
Health & Beauty product knowledge
Sales and customer engagement skills
Merchandising experience
Practical retail experience
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
About Us
At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.
Our Mission
We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and With our minds, we create an excellent place to shop
Our Values
Our values are deeply embedded in our culture and guide our actions:
Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success.
Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team’s diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box.
Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions.
Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities.
Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
Accountability: We are all accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business.
Why Pick n Pay?
At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded.
Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let’s shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.