Pick n Pay Hypermarkets UIF Skills Programme 2026
Kick-start your career in retail with Pick n Pay! If you are unemployed and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, the Pick n Pay Hypermarkets UIF Skills Programme offers structured training, practical workplace experience, and a monthly stipend to help you build a successful future in the retail industry.
Programme Details
- Company: Pick n Pay Hypermarkets
- Programme: UIF Skills Programme
- Location: South Africa
- Duration: 6 Months
- Stipend: R2,000 per month
- Learning Model: Blended Learning (Online Learning + In-store Practical Experience)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 40 years
- Currently unemployed
- Passion for retail, food, and customer service
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willing to work retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Committed to completing the full six-month programme
What You Will Gain
Successful candidates will receive:
- Structured retail learning programme
- Practical workplace experience
- Coaching from experienced Store Mentors
- Customer service training
- Retail operations experience
- Workplace skills development
- Ongoing support and mentorship
- Improved opportunities for future employment
Career Streams Available
1. MasterCut
Perfect for candidates interested in butchery and food preparation.
You will gain:
- Specialist butchery skills
- Practical in-store training
- Industry workplace exposure
- Career pathway into the retail food industry
2. FreshRize
Ideal for individuals passionate about baking and food production.
You will gain:
- Bakery production skills
- Food preparation experience
- Customer service knowledge
- Practical bakery workplace experience
3. All Rounders
Designed for candidates who want broad retail experience.
You will gain:
- Customer service skills
- Merchandising experience
- Retail operations knowledge
- Exposure to different store departments
4. Health & Beauty Heroes
Ideal for candidates interested in beauty and health retail.
You will gain:
- Health and beauty product knowledge
- Customer engagement skills
- Sales experience
- Merchandising skills
- Practical retail workplace experience
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents before applying:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- Copies of additional qualifications (if applicable)
Why Apply?
This programme provides unemployed South Africans with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning a monthly stipend. Participants will develop practical retail skills, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and improve their chances of securing future employment in one of South Africa’s leading retail companies.
If you are passionate about customer service, retail, food, baking, butchery, or health and beauty, this programme could be the ideal starting point for your career.
Apply now and take the first step towards building your future with Pick n Pay Hypermarkets.
Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
