Apply for the Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026. Unemployed South African graduates and TVET students can gain 12–18 months workplace experience in business, HR, IT, finance, logistics, law, and more.
South African graduates and TVET students looking for valuable workplace experience now have an exciting opportunity to launch their careers. Pepkor Lifestyle, one of South Africa’s leading wholesale and retail groups, is recruiting young graduates and TVET learners for its 12-month Graduate Programme and 18-month W&RSETA-funded Work Integrated Learning Programme.
This opportunity is designed to equip unemployed youth with practical industry exposure, professional mentorship, and hands-on workplace learning.
If you are a graduate or TVET student eager to gain real-world experience in a dynamic corporate environment, this programme could be your next big career move.
About the Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Programme 2026
Pepkor Lifestyle is offering structured workplace learning opportunities aimed at developing talented, ambitious, and high-performing young professionals.
Selected candidates will work alongside experienced professionals, participate in onboarding and training programmes, conduct research, visit company locations and stores, and contribute to real business projects.
The programme gives participants the chance to build skills, grow professionally, and gain exposure within one of South Africa’s largest retail organisations.
Fields of Study Accepted
Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking graduates and TVET candidates with qualifications in the following areas:
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- BCom Law
- BCom Risk Management
- BCom Financial Management
- Software Engineering (BSc / BCom)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
- IT Project Administration
- Project Management
- IT Information Systems
- Business Information Technology N6
TVET College graduates and Higher Education and Training (HET) institution students requiring practical workplace exposure for completion of studies are encouraged to apply.
What the Programme Offers
Successful applicants can expect:
12-month Graduate Workplace Experience Programme
18-month TVET Work Integrated Learning Programme
Professional development and mentorship
Exposure to real workplace projects
Opportunity to learn from industry professionals
Career growth and workplace experience in the retail sector
Supportive team environment and structured learning
Key Responsibilities
Participants will be expected to:
- Attend induction and onboarding programmes
- Work under the supervision of senior employees
- Perform research on trends, innovation, and best practices
- Gain hands-on exposure through store and location visits
- Deliver presentations and project work
- Support business operations and departmental objectives
- Complete assigned duties and learning activities
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must hold a relevant qualification from an accredited institution
- Must be unemployed
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID
- Must be under the age of 32 years
- Candidates with or without disabilities are encouraged to apply
Documents Required
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID (not older than 3 months)
- Certified copies of qualifications/certificates (not older than 3 months)
- Academic transcript or tertiary results
Important: Candidates who submit all required documents successfully will receive first consideration during the selection process.
Skills and Competencies Pepkor Lifestyle Is Looking For
The company is looking for young professionals who demonstrate:
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to learn quickly
- Resilience and adaptability
- Teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Good communication and presentation abilities
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Customer service understanding
- Initiative and problem-solving capability
Why You Should Apply
Graduate programmes and workplace learning opportunities remain one of the most effective ways for young South Africans to gain critical experience and improve employability.
Pepkor Lifestyle’s programme offers more than just workplace exposure – it provides access to professional mentorship, structured development, and practical experience within a respected retail organisation.
For graduates struggling to secure employment because of limited experience, this opportunity could help bridge the gap between qualification and career success.
If you meet the requirements, prepare your documents and apply as soon as applications open or before the closing deadline.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical experience and kickstart your professional journey with Pepkor Lifestyle.
How to Apply
Visit the official Pepkor Careers Portal to apply
Click View Vacancies and insert “Graduate Programme” on the search bar and click the “Search Icon”
Click Here To Access Pepkor Careers Portal
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