The JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme is a six-month blended learning course designed to equip interns with introductory knowledge and skills for specialized retail roles.
The programme combines theoretical learning with hands-on work experience, focusing on modules such as customer experience, store location, marketing, and merchandising.
Key Programme Modules
- Customer Experience: Understanding how to enhance customer interactions in retail settings.
- Store Location: Learning about strategic store placement and its impact on sales.
- Marketing and Merchandising: Gaining insights into retail marketing strategies and product merchandising techniques.
Requirements
- Age: 18-33 years.
- Nationality: South African.
- Education: Matriculated with at least one commerce subject.
- Employment Status: Unemployed.
- Background: No criminal record.
Application Process
- Apply online through the Mr Price Foundation website (link below).
- The programme begins with a five-day life skills course, emphasizing personal development and soft skills.
Note: Job placements are not guaranteed upon completion of the programme. However, the Mr Price Foundation works closely with employer partners to create a pipeline of work-ready talent.
Experienced career development professional with a background in student administration and guidance across several South African universities. Over the years, I have supported students in shaping their academic and professional journeys, providing career counselling, employability training, and placement support. I now focus on helping young graduates successfully transition from university or college into the workplace, bridging the gap between education and employment through practical guidance and career-readiness initiatives.