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We’re breaking barriers with our leading retail skills programmes
South Africa’s youth are resilient and filled with potential – yet they have the highest unemployment of all age groups. Over 62% of youth aged 15 to 24 do not have jobs*. Our JumpStart programme is taking urgent action, equipping unemployed youth with sought-after retail and manufacturing skills to help unlock career potential.
Mr Price Foundation will never ask you to pay to apply for the JumpStart programme. Please do not respond to scams asking for any form of payment.
*Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey Quarter 1: 2023
It’s your future, choose carefully! For youth with a Matric pass, JumpStart offers five training programmes
designed to open doors to entry-level positions.
* Please note that you will not be able to apply for more than one programme.
For tertiary graduates, two professional training programmes are designed to transfer key industry
know-how and boost career prospects.
* Please note that you will not be able to apply for more than one programme.
JumpStart skills development programmes are designed to unlock opportunities for unemployed youth in the retail and
manufacturing value chain. These programmes are run in partnership with our awesome employer partners,
including Mr Price Group businesses and the SPAR Group.
JumpStart programmes equip youth with key skills for entry level to management positions in the retail and manufacturing value chains. Programmes are ever-evolving to ensure they match industry demand.
JumpStart programmes blend industry-specific theory with life skills and work experience to ensure youth are genuinely prepared for the working world.
Suitable candidates enter a talent pipeline for our employer partners. Employment is not guaranteed, but JumpStart works closely with our partners to connect youth to opportunities.
Financial period 2 April 2023 to 30 March 2024
JumpStart training takes place in major South African cities, including Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Training is area specific and depends on demand from industry.
15 Talented interns have graduated from our JumpStart Professional Retail Programme. We are building the retail industry by developing
Seven Western Cape youth graduated from the JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme, addressing critically lacking retail supervisory skills. The
The JumpStart Professional Retail Programme achieved a perfect 100% employment rate in 2023. This is a milestone for Mr
Last month, we shone our spotlight on JumpStart graduate Suhail Rajah. Now, his brother Ismail steps forward. A Merchandise
Our youth are the future! They are resilient, enterprising and determined to build a better life. Support JumpStart today and propel youth along the path from unemployment to opportunity!
JumpStart has developed over 23 800 youth from 2018 to 2023. Our employer partners benefit by tapping into this incredible talent pipeline for their staffing requirements.
JumpStart has developed over 23 800 youth from 2018 to 2022. Our employer partners benefit by tapping into this incredible talent pipeline for their staffing requirements.
The JumpStart programme takes place around South Africa. Training is area specific and depends on demand from industry.
The JumpStart programme does not offer jobs but equips youth to be workplace ready. We are not a recruitment agency and do not guarantee employment; we do not charge application or other fees and do not advertise jobs for Mr Price Group. Please be aware of scams claiming to originate from Mr Price Foundation asking for payment.
No, Mr Price Foundation does not charge fees to apply for any of its programmes or to undertake any tests. Please do not fall victim to scams requesting fees of any nature.
All JumpStart retail programmes begin with a life skills course. It includes 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 and job prep.
For the online life skills course, candidates must have access to data and a computer or smartphone.
Contact your Regional Coordinator. Their details will be on your candidate letter you signed prior to your work experience.
Contact your Regional Coordinator with your new contact details. Their contact details are on the candidate letter you signed prior to your work experience.
No, applicants may only apply for one JumpStart programme so please pick your programme carefully before applying. If you have applied for the wrong programme, email [email protected] to resolve.
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