{"id":1376,"date":"2026-03-11T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:39:53","slug":"tfg-yes-programme-2026-all-provinces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1376","title":{"rendered":"TFG YES Programme 2026 (All Provinces)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"380\">Young South Africans looking for their first job opportunity in retail can now apply for the TFG YES Programme 2026. This programme is designed to give unemployed youth valuable 12 months of workplace experience in the retail industry while helping them build essential job skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"564\">The initiative is offered by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Foschini Group<\/span><\/span> as part of the national <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Youth Employment Service<\/span><\/span> (YES) programme aimed at tackling youth unemployment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"704\">Below is everything you need to know about the TFG YES Programme 2026, including eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\" \/>\n<h3><strong>About The Foschini Group (TFG)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"986\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Foschini Group<\/span><\/span> (TFG) is one of South Africa\u2019s largest retail groups with a diverse portfolio of fashion, lifestyle, and homeware brands. The company operates hundreds of stores across South Africa and internationally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1215\">Through the TFG YES Programme, the company provides young people with a chance to gain real workplace experience in retail stores, helping them build skills in customer service, merchandising, and retail operations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\" \/>\n<h3>TFG YES Programme 2026 Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1400\">The YES Programme is a government-supported initiative that aims to give young South Africans practical work experience for 12 months.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1597\">Participants in the TFG programme will work in a dynamic retail environment, gaining exposure to how retail stores operate while developing skills that can help them secure future employment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pt5n88\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1620\">Programme Details<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1832\"><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1636\">Programme:<\/strong> TFG YES Programme 2026<br data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\" \/><strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1675\">Duration:<\/strong> 12 Months (April 2026 \u2013 March 2027)<br data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\" \/><strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\">Location:<\/strong> All Provinces, South Africa<br data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\" \/><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1771\">Industry:<\/strong> Retail<br data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\" \/><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1800\">Programme Type:<\/strong> Youth Work Experience Programme<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10rnwtu\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1874\"><strong>Minimum Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1965\">To apply for the TFG YES Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2003\">Be between 18 and 28 years old<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2041\">Matric (Grade 12) is preferable<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2103\">Be available to work for a fixed-term 12-month contract<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2186\">Must not have been permanently employed by one employer for more than 1 year<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2277\">Must not be studying full-time during the programme period (April 2026 \u2013 March 2027)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2342\">Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2424\">Be responsible for their own accommodation and transportation (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3694\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13dq7ve\" data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3711\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3930\">When applying, ensure that you have the following documents ready:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3948\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3988\">Matric certificate (if available)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4011\">South African ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fa-expc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com\/hcmUI\/CandidateExperience\/en\/sites\/CX_1\/jobs?keyword=yes&amp;mode=location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for TFG YES Programme 2026 (All Provinces)<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4107\">Closing date: Not specified<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young South Africans looking for their first job opportunity in retail can now apply for the TFG YES Programme 2026. 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