Pepkor’s graduate programme offers valuable workplace experience and professional development in a fast-paced retail environment. Suitable for degree, diploma or TVET graduates.
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Pepkor offers exciting graduate opportunities designed to provide valuable workplace experience and professional development in a fast-paced retail environment. They are looking for motivated, recently qualified graduates to join their dynamic teams across different business units.
Are you ready to kick-start your career in the fast-paced and dynamic world of retail? Pepkor Lifestyle, part of one of South Africa’s largest wholesale and retail groups, is offering exciting opportunities through a 12-month Graduate Programme and an 18-month TVET Work Integrated Learning internship, funded by the Wholesale & Retail SETA.
This programme is designed to give young graduates and TVET students meaningful, hands-on experience across Pepkor’s brands, systems, and operations. Participants will gain valuable exposure to the retail industry while developing leadership and professional skills needed for long-term career success.
Why Join Pepkor?
At Pepkor, we don’t just build careers—we build inclusive, empowered teams. We actively encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Graduates will be supported by experienced professionals, gain project resources, and benefit from career growth prospects within the organisation.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Applicants should hold a degree or diploma in one of the following fields:
- Marketing Management
- Business Management / Business Administration
- Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology
- Digital Marketing / Ecommerce
- IT Project Administration / Project Management
- IT Information Systems / Business Information Technology
- TVET College graduates (for the 18-month Work Integrated Learning internship)
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
- Initiative and critical thinking skills
- Strong teamwork and relationship-building abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High work ethic and customer service focus
Programme Benefits:
- Structured workplace training and mentorship
- Exposure to different functions and retail environments
- Hands-on learning through store visits and projects
- Opportunities to present research and contribute to company growth
- Guidance from senior professionals and leaders in retail
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must hold a qualification from an accredited university or tertiary institution
- Must be unemployed
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID
- Must be under the age of 32
Application Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic transcripts (not older than 3 months)
If you’re passionate about retail and eager to gain hands-on experience with one of South Africa’s most respected retail groups, apply now for the Pepkor Graduate Programme or TVET Internship and take the first step towards building your career.
HOW TO APPLY
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