{"id":1447,"date":"2026-03-20T02:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:15:43","slug":"clicks-group-yes-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1447","title":{"rendered":"Clicks Group YES Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"542\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Clicks Group<\/span><\/span> YES Programme 2026 is now open, offering unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the health and beauty retail sector while earning a recognised qualification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"784\">This programme forms part of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Youth Employment Service<\/span><\/span> (YES) initiative, which aims to tackle youth unemployment by providing structured workplace experience and skills development across major companies in South Africa.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"z1rqtb\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"824\">About the Clicks YES Programme<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1063\">The Clicks Youth Employment Programme is designed to provide a combination of theoretical learning and practical retail experience. Participants will work in a real Clicks store environment while completing structured classroom training.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1085\"><strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1085\">Programme focus:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1114\">Retail store operations<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1153\">Customer service and sales support<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1194\">Point-of-sale and checkout processes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1244\">Professional workplace behaviour and teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1390\">On successful completion, learners will receive an <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">NQF Level 2 Checkout Operator Qualification<\/span><\/span>, which improves employability in the retail sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mwnk2u\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1419\">What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1524\">Participants in the Clicks YES Programme will develop essential workplace and retail skills, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1562\">Operating a point-of-sale system<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1623\">Assisting customers in a professional retail environment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1679\">Handling transactions and managing cash responsibly<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1738\">Understanding store merchandising and product displays<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1799\">Working as part of a team in a fast-paced retail setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1941\">This combination of classroom and practical training ensures that learners leave the programme with both knowledge and real work experience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w1j6vz\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1971\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2063\">To qualify for the Clicks YES Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2102\">Must be a South African citizen<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2144\">Must be between 18 and 29 years old<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2185\">Must have passed Matric \/ Grade 12<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2220\">Must be currently unemployed<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2288\">Must not be registered on another learnership or skills programme<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2346\">Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2414\">Must be able to work well in a team and show willingness to learn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\">These requirements align with the national guidelines of the YES initiative.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><strong>How to apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><em><strong>Location:<\/strong> Pretoria\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.clicksgroup.co.za\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=160c7bb3-6ccb-4244-9590-724021bb9637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Clicks Group YES Programme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><em><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gauteng\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.clicksgroup.co.za\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=303d0223-b5e9-4855-aed4-1e0b59a9a746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for\u00a0Clicks Group YES Programme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><em><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gqeberha<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.clicksgroup.co.za\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=4e9923db-bbda-4cd9-a6a6-691e558a2289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for\u00a0Clicks Group YES Programme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><em><strong>Location:<\/strong> Durban<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2492\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.clicksgroup.co.za\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=0bfe3d97-ea5d-42e6-9a98-67f1cef8c2e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for\u00a0Clicks Group YES Programme 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Clicks Group YES Programme 2026 is now open, offering unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the health and beauty retail sector while earning a recognised qualification. 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