TFG – YES Youth Opportunity – @home

A first retail work opportunity can help young applicants build practical experience in customer service, store operations, teamwork and workplace routines. TFG is advertising YES Youth Opportunity positions at @home stores in Table Bay Mall and Stellenbosch Square, giving eligible young South Africans the chance to gain 12 months of work experience in a retail environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This YES Youth Opportunity is aimed at young South Africans who want to enter the job market and gain practical first-time work experience in a retail setting. The positions are based at @home stores and are offered on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The official listing states that applicants must be available and willing to work for the full 12-month contract period. Applicants are also responsible for their own accommodation and transport where applicable.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit young applicants who are interested in retail, homeware, furniture, customer service and store-based work. It is best suited to candidates who are reliable, presentable, willing to learn, and able to work in a busy retail environment.

What you’ll do / learn

• Gain first-hand experience in a retail store environment.
• Learn how customer-facing retail teams operate.
• Build workplace habits such as punctuality, teamwork and communication.
• Support store activities under supervision.
• Develop confidence in a structured work environment.
• Learn how retail staff interact with customers and support daily trading.
• Understand basic expectations linked to professionalism, presentation and service.

Note: The official listing describes this as a YES Youth Opportunity and fixed-term 12-month contract. It does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after the programme.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements:

• Must be a young South African.
• Must be between 18 and 28 years old.
• Matric is preferable.
• Must be available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract.
• Must not have been employed permanently with one employer continuously for more than 1 year.
• Must not be studying full time during the year of employment, from April 2026 to March 2027.
• Must not have participated in or been registered on the YES programme before.
• Accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account where applicable.

Employment equity note:

• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

What retail YES programme work really involves

A YES retail opportunity is not only about being present in a store. Applicants should be ready to learn how retail teams work with customers, products, store standards and daily trading routines. For @home, this may involve exposure to a homeware and furniture retail environment, where presentation, helpful service, teamwork and attention to detail matter. Your CV should show that you are reliable, willing to learn, able to communicate clearly and serious about gaining first work experience.

Application checklist

Before applying, make sure your application information is complete and accurate.

• Updated CV with your latest contact details.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Matric certificate or latest school results, if available.
• Clear cellphone number and email address.
• Any short courses, volunteer work, casual work or retail-related experience, if applicable.
• Confirmation that you have not participated in the YES programme before.
• Confirmation that you are not studying full time during the employment period.

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About the sponsor

TFG is a South African retail group with a portfolio of lifestyle, fashion, homeware, sports, jewellery, technology and related retail brands. @home is one of the group’s homeware and furniture retail brands, offering products for living spaces, décor and home needs. For more information visit the TFG Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply for the store location where you can realistically work every day.
• Make your CV simple, neat and easy to read.
• Mention any school leadership, volunteer work, casual work or customer-facing experience.
• Show that you are willing to learn and can commit to the full 12-month contract.
• Check that you meet the YES requirements before applying.
• Submit your application before the closing time because the deadline is soon.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying even though you have already participated in the YES programme before.
• Using an outdated CV with incorrect contact details.
• Not checking whether you can travel to the store location.
• Leaving out your age, education details or availability.
• Applying while studying full time during the stated employment period.
• Submitting the application after the closing date and time.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official TFG careers application links. Do not pay anyone for a YES opportunity, job application, interview, placement or “fast-tracking” service. If someone asks for money to secure a position, treat it as suspicious and verify the listing through TFG’s official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official TFG Oracle Cloud careers listings for the @home YES Youth Opportunity positions at Table Bay Mall and Stellenbosch Square. The listings were checked for job title, employer, location, job IDs, posting date, closing date, schedule, eligibility requirements and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Choose the @home location you want to apply for.
2. Open the official TFG application link for that vacancy.
3. Read the YES Youth Opportunity requirements carefully.
4. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
5. Complete the online application form with accurate information.
6. Submit your application before the closing date and time.

Application Closing Date

Application Closing Date: 8 June 2026

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