What will I gain?
Valuable life skills
Credible work experience
Certificates to add to your CV
Workplace ready for entry-level positions
Become work-ready and develop a winning workplace attitude
Where is training held?
Training is held nationally.
Why do I need life skills?
All JumpStart retail programmes begin with a five-day life skills course – because soft skills are just as important as hard skills. This course is composed of the following modules:
Personal development
Self-esteem
Emotional development
Healing of the past
Vision and goal setting
Communication
Conflict resolution
Work ethic and time management
Basic HR principles
Personal health
Job preparation
I’m interested! What do I do next?
Apply online. We’ll contact you. If there’s training in your area, we’ll let you know. You’ll need 200MB data and a smartphone or computer to complete your application and online assessment.
Will I get a job?
Job placements are not guaranteed on completion of training. However, JumpStart works closely with employer partners to create a pipeline of suitable, work-ready talent
Retail Frontline Programme
JumpStart your retail dream
The JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) is designed to unlock opportunities for matriculated youth to entry level positions in retail. This two-week skills development course is composed of an online life skills course, in-person training and interviews, and one week of hands-on work experience in a retail environment. This work readiness programme gives youth the opportunity to become more employable.
Applications Open
Basic Requirements
South African
Matriculated
Aged 18-33 years
Unemployed
No criminal record
