JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme | Gain Retail Experience & Skills(2025)

JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme – Build Your Retail Career

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The JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme (REP) is a six-month blended learning course designed to help you develop the skills needed for specialised retail roles. This programme combines theory and practical work experience to prepare you for entry-level positions in retail.

What Will You Gain?

Valuable life skills
Credible work experience
Certificates to enhance your CV
Preparation for entry-level retail positions
A winning workplace attitude

Why Are Life Skills Important?

All JumpStart retail programmes start with a five-day life skills course because soft skills are just as essential as technical skills. The course includes:

Personal development
Self-esteem and emotional growth
Healing past experiences
Vision and goal setting
Communication and conflict resolution
Work ethic and time management
Basic HR principles
Personal health
Job preparation

Where is Training Held?

Training takes place in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.

Who Can Apply?

South African citizens
Aged 18 to 33 years
Must have completed matric with at least one commerce subject
Currently unemployed
No criminal record

How to Apply

Complete the online application and assessment using a smartphone or computer with at least 200MB of data. If there is training available in your area, you will be contacted.