Key Facts
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- Field of Study
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Between 18 and 40 years old
- Unemployed at the time of application
- Grade 12 (Matric) as a minimum qualification
- Available to commit to the full programme duration
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Proof of unemployment
About Pick N Pay Learnerships
Pick n Pay runs several learnership programmes each year, giving unemployed South Africans a route into retail and related careers. As one of South Africa's largest grocery retailers, Pick n Pay needs a constant supply of trained staff across its stores and supply chain.
The retailer offers more than one type of learnership, including a general retail-focused UIF Skills Programme and a more specialised Wholesale and Retail Operations Learnership through Pick n Pay Clothing. This gives applicants some choice depending on which side of the business interests them.
Because these programmes combine classroom learning with real store-based work, Pick n Pay treats them as a genuine training pipeline rather than just a source of temporary labour.
- Stipend
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R2,000 - R3,000 per month, depending on programme
- Duration
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6 to 12 months, depending on programme
Funding Details
The UIF Skills Programme pays a monthly stipend of R2,000 over six months, while the Wholesale and Retail Operations Learnership pays R3,000 per month over 12 months.
Both programmes lead to a recognised qualification and genuine retail experience, giving learners a real chance at permanent employment with Pick n Pay or elsewhere in retail once they complete the programme.
Where You Can Study
These are workplace-based learnerships rather than university or college programmes. The UIF Skills Programme trains at Pick n Pay Hypermarkets across all provinces and select stores in Gauteng and the Western Cape, while the Retail Operations Learnership is based in the City of Cape Town.
Because locations differ between the two programmes, check which one is running near you before applying, since travel to training and store locations is generally your own responsibility.
About Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay is one of South Africa's largest and longest-established supermarket retail chains, operating hundreds of stores across the country and the wider region. Founded in 1967, the company has grown from a single st…
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- 101 Rosmead Avenue, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708
- Phone
- 0800 11 22 88
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The UIF Skills Programme (All-Rounder) runs for six months, combining two days a week of online learning with three days a week of practical training in a Pick n Pay store. The separate Wholesale and Retail Operations Learnership runs for 12 months at NQF Level 3.
Both programmes are aimed at unemployed South Africans with at least a Grade 12 certificate, and neither requires prior retail experience, since the training itself is designed to build those skills from scratch.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different Pick n Pay learnership programmes?
Yes - a general UIF Skills Programme and a more specialised Wholesale and Retail Operations Learnership through Pick n Pay Clothing, each with different pay and duration.
How much do the two programmes pay?
The UIF Skills Programme pays R2,000 per month over six months; the Retail Operations Learnership pays R3,000 per month over 12 months.
Do I need prior retail experience?
No - neither programme requires prior retail experience, since the training is designed to build those skills from scratch.
Where do the programmes run?
The UIF Skills Programme trains at Hypermarkets across all provinces and select stores in Gauteng and the Western Cape; the Retail Operations Learnership is based in the City of Cape Town.
What's the minimum qualification needed?
Grade 12 (Matric) as a minimum qualification.
What age range qualifies?
Between 18 and 40 years old.
Is the UIF Skills Programme full time?
It combines two days a week of online learning with three days a week of practical training in a Pick n Pay store.
Do I need to cover my own travel to training?
Travel to training and store locations is generally your own responsibility, so check which programme is running near you before applying.
