TFG – YES Youth Opportunity

For young applicants trying to get a first real foothold in retail, this YES Youth Opportunity at Foschini Tygervalley is one of those roles that is more about work-readiness and exposure than prior experience. It is aimed at youth who want to enter a customer-facing retail environment, build confidence on the shop floor, and gain 12 months of structured workplace experience with a major fashion retail brand.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunity designed to help young South Africans enter the job market and gain their first meaningful workplace experience in retail. The programme gives eligible applicants a chance to work in a live store environment for 12 months while building practical exposure to customer service, teamwork, store routines, and retail operations.

Note: This is not aimed at experienced retail workers. It is much better suited to someone looking for a first structured work opportunity, provided they meet the YES programme rules around age, study status, previous work history, and prior YES participation.

Who this opportunity may suit

• A young person who wants their first formal retail work experience
• Someone who is comfortable working with customers and learning on the job
• An applicant who is not studying full time during the programme period
• A candidate who can arrange their own transport and accommodation if needed

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical experience in a busy retail environment while learning how store teams support customers, maintain service standards, and keep daily operations moving smoothly.

• Build first-time workplace experience in a retail environment
• Learn how customer-facing store operations work day to day
• Gain exposure to teamwork, professionalism, and workplace routines
• Develop confidence in a fashion retail setting
• Work in an environment focused on customer service and brand presentation

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Aged between 18 to 29 years old
• Available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract
• Should not be studying full time in the year of employment
• Should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before
• Accommodation and transportation for the applicant’s own account, if applicable

Education

• Matric is preferable
• Grade 10 is the lowest accepted school level stated on the advert

Role-specific restrictions

• Should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

What this role really means

A YES opportunity like this is usually less about already knowing retail and more about proving that you can show up, learn quickly, and work well with people. In practice, employers often want someone who is reliable, presentable, willing to follow instructions, and able to adapt to the pace of a busy store. If you are applying, your CV does not need to look corporate, but it should show that you are responsible, available, and ready for a first proper work environment.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate or highest school qualification available
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting school leadership, volunteer, customer-facing, or practical experience on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Foschini is a fashion retail brand within TFG, a South African retail group operating multiple lifestyle, apparel, and speciality retail brands. The group’s business includes physical and omnichannel retail across clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty, homeware, and related consumer categories. For more information visit the TFG Company website

Quick tips for this application

• If you do not have job experience yet, move school achievements, volunteering, church work, community activities, or customer-facing informal work higher up on your CV
• Make your age, location, and highest school grade easy to identify
• Keep your CV simple and clean rather than trying to make it sound overly formal
• Show that you are available for the full 12-month period and not studying full time
• If transport is your responsibility, make sure you are realistic about getting to the store consistently

Mistakes to avoid

• Applying without checking whether you have already been on the YES programme before
• Leaving out your highest completed school grade
• Submitting a CV with no clear contact number or email address
• Not showing that you are currently available and not in full-time study
• Using a CV that is too empty when you could have included volunteer, school, or informal experience

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. Genuine recruitment for this role should happen through the official TFG careers platform. If anyone asks for money for placement, interviews, or faster processing, use only the employer’s official application page.

How this opportunity was verified

We prepared this post using details provided listed on the official TFG vacancy page,for Yes Youth Opportunity – Foschini Tygervalley (job identification 11941), together with the official application link.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the YES programme requirements carefully and confirm that you meet the age, study, and previous-employment rules.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application through the official TFG careers platform before 23 March 2026.