Introduction
Finding meaningful work is one of the greatest challenges facing young South Africans today. With limited experience and high competition in the job market, many struggle to secure their first opportunity. To address this, the Clicks Group Youth Employment Programme 2025 / 2026 provides unemployed youth with the chance to gain hands-on experience in the health and beauty retail sector, while also benefiting from structured learning and mentorship.
This initiative is not just about training—it is about empowering young people with the skills, discipline, and confidence needed to thrive in the workplace.
What the Clicks Youth Employment Programme Offers
The programme is carefully designed to combine two core elements:
- Classroom Learning: Participants are guided through structured lessons, where they learn the basics of retail operations, customer service, and store processes.
- On-the-Job Training: Practical experience is gained inside a Clicks retail store, where participants work alongside experienced staff to understand the day-to-day running of the business.
By blending theory and practice, the programme ensures that participants leave with both knowledge and real-world retail experience.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Clicks Group Youth Employment Programme 2025 / 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 29 years.
- Have successfully passed Grade 12 / Matric.
- Must currently be unemployed.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be able to work effectively in a team environment and show a willingness to learn.
Why Join the Programme?
Joining the Clicks Group Youth Employment Programme is more than just an entry-level job. Participants gain:
- Workplace readiness: Learn how to conduct yourself in a professional environment.
- Valuable retail experience: Exposure to customer service, merchandising, and store operations.
- Team collaboration skills: Build strong interpersonal skills by working in a team-driven environment.
- Career development: The experience gained opens doors to further employment opportunities, either within Clicks Group or the wider retail industry.
Application Details
- Company: Clicks Group
- Location: South Africa
- Closing Date: 17 September 2025
How to Apply
NB. Use the links given below to Apply
Location: Gauteng (Inland North)
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Apply Online for the Clicks Group: Youth Employment Programme
Location: Gauteng (Inland South)
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Apply Online for the Clicks Group: Youth Employment Programme
Location: Kwazulu Natal (Durban)
Closing date: 14 September 2025
Apply Online for the Clicks Group: Youth Employment Programme
Location: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Apply Online for the Clicks Group: Youth Employment Programme
Conclusion
The Clicks Group Youth Employment Programme 2025 / 2026 is a unique chance for unemployed South African youth to gain real workplace experience while developing essential retail skills. For those between 18 and 29 with a Matric certificate and a passion for learning, this could be the first step toward a rewarding career in the health and beauty retail sector.
If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out—apply before the closing date and take your first step into the world of work with Clicks.