{"id":1497,"date":"2026-03-27T02:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:04:22","slug":"shoprite-checkers-yes-merchandiser-learnerships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1497","title":{"rendered":"Shoprite Checkers YES Merchandiser Learnerships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Shoprite Checkers YES Merchandiser Learnerships 2026 provide unemployed youth in South Africa with a valuable opportunity to gain work experience in the retail sector through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative. This programme is delivered in partnership with Smollan<\/span><\/span>, a leading retail solutions provider that supports major supermarket brands such as Shoprite Checkers<\/span><\/span>. If you are looking to start a career in retail, merchandising, or customer service, this learnership can help you gain the practical skills and workplace exposure needed to secure long-term employment.<\/p>\n

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About Shoprite Checkers<\/h3>\n

Shoprite Checkers<\/span><\/span> is Africa\u2019s largest food retailer, operating thousands of stores across South Africa and the continent. The group includes well-known brands such as Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave, making it one of the most recognised employers in the retail industry.<\/p>\n

Gaining experience in a Shoprite or Checkers store gives learners exposure to large-scale retail operations, high customer traffic, and structured store management systems.<\/p>\n

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What Is the YES Merchandiser Programme<\/h3>\n

The Youth Employment Service (YES) programme is a national initiative designed to reduce youth unemployment by providing young South Africans with real workplace experience.<\/p>\n

Through this programme, participants are placed in retail stores where they perform merchandising duties such as:<\/p>\n