JET is Offering Paid 12-Month Learnership Program for Unemployed South African Youth – Apply Before April 28

JET (part of The Foschini Group – TFG) invites young and eager South Africans to apply for their YES (Youth Employment Service) Opportunity. Multiple full-time 12-month positions are open across various stores. Closing date for applications: 28 April 2025.

Are you between 18 and 28 years old? Feeling stuck, looking for your first real job? Then this is the opportunity that could change your life.

JET, one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers under TFG, is now accepting applications for its YES Youth Work Experience Program 2025/2026. This is not just a job – it’s your chance to build real work skills, gain valuable experience, and step confidently into the future.

This 12-month work experience is ideal for youth who’ve never had permanent work, want to grow fast, and are hungry to get into the job market.

🚀 What is the YES Opportunity All About?

YES stands for Youth Employment Service. It’s a national initiative to give young South Africans like you real work experience – even if you’ve never had a job before.

When you join JET through the YES program, you’ll get a full-time job contract for 12 months. You’ll work in stores, learn directly on the job, and get training that makes you more employable in the future.

Think of it like a “career starter pack” – and it’s paid.

✅ Do You Qualify?

Before you apply, make sure you meet these simple but important requirements:

• Age: You must be between 18 and 28 years old
• Education: Matric is preferable, but not compulsory
• Work Experience: You must not have worked full-time with one company for longer than 12 months
• Availability: You must be available to work for 12 months – from April 2025 to March 2026
• Student Status: You must not be studying full-time during the program
• YES Status: You must not have been on the YES program before
• Location: You’ll need to cover your own transport and accommodation if needed

Bonus: If you’re part of a designated group under the Employment Equity Act, you’ll be given preference.

👕 What’s It Like to Work at JET?

JET is all about fashion for everyone – from kids to adults to homeware. But behind the brand is a team that believes in people.

When you join Jet, you become part of a group that:

• Works fast, smart, and with purpose
• Focuses on teamwork, trust, and learning
• Believes in growing people – not just products
• Always puts the customer first
• Wants to build futures, not just businesses

Whether you’re helping on the shop floor, learning about customer service, stock management, or retail operations, you’ll walk away with real-world job skills that set you apart in the future.

💡 Why Apply? What’s In It For You?

• 12 months of hands-on retail experience with one of SA’s biggest fashion groups
• A foot in the door in the retail industry
• Opportunity to learn about fashion, service, teamwork, and sales
• Work at a well-known, trusted company (TFG) that’s all about developing young talent
• Grow your confidence and become job-ready
• Earn a monthly stipend (yes, you get paid)

📝 How to Apply

If you’re serious about starting your journey, don’t miss this chance. Here’s how to apply:

1. Visit the TFG Careers Portal
2. Find the listing titled YES – Youth Opportunity – JET (Job ID: 7106)
3. Complete your online application before 28 April 2025 at 13:28
4. Make sure your documents are ready (ID, CV, Matric certificate if you have one)

Remember: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within a few weeks, you may not have been selected.

📣 Final Word

This isn’t just a job. It’s your shot at building a future. Whether you want to stay in retail or branch into something new later, the YES Program at Jet gives you the experience and confidence to grow.

Don’t wait for opportunities to knock. Go grab them. Say YES to your future.