TFG – YES Youth workplace opportunity

YES Youth opportunities can help young South Africans gain their first structured workplace experience in a real retail environment. TFG is recruiting for a YES – Youth Opportunity at Volpes in Table Bay, Western Cape.

This is a full-time, fixed-term 12-month YES opportunity for young applicants who meet the programme requirements. The opportunity is intended to give successful candidates practical exposure to retail work while helping them enter the job market and build workplace confidence.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a YES Youth workplace opportunity at Volpes in Table Bay, Western Cape.

The YES programme is aimed at helping young South Africans enter the job market and gain valuable first work experience.

The successful candidate will work in an exciting retail environment for a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The advert does not provide a detailed daily task list. However, because this is a retail YES opportunity, applicants should expect exposure to store-based work, customer service, teamwork, store standards and general retail operations as determined by the employer.

This opportunity should not be described as permanent employment. It is a fixed-term YES workplace opportunity.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a young South African who wants to gain first working experience in a retail store environment.

It may be suitable for applicants who are interested in customer service, store operations, retail teamwork and building workplace discipline.

The opportunity may also suit applicants who have not yet had a permanent job and need a structured 12-month workplace contract to help improve their future employment prospects.

Applicants should be willing to work full time, follow store rules, arrive on time, communicate professionally and complete tasks assigned by the retail team.

Because accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account, candidates should consider whether they can reliably travel to the workplace for the full 12-month period if selected.

What you may do and learn

The official advert does not list detailed duties for this specific Volpes YES opportunity. Based on the advert, the confirmed purpose is to give young South Africans a first working experience in a retail environment.

Depending on the store’s operational requirements, successful candidates may gain exposure to areas such as:

• Customer service in a retail environment.
• Basic store operations.
• Teamwork and workplace communication.
• Following instructions from supervisors and store management.
• Maintaining professional conduct at work.
• Understanding store standards and retail routines.
• Building timekeeping and attendance habits.
• Learning how to work with customers and colleagues.
• Developing confidence in a formal workplace.
• Improving employability after the 12-month contract.

Important: The list above is a practical explanation of likely retail exposure. The official advert does not provide a detailed duty list, and the final duties will be determined by TFG and the Volpes store according to operational needs.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

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

Age requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be aged between 18 and 28 years old.

Applicants should use their correct date of birth and should not change or misrepresent their age to meet the requirement.

TFG will determine whether each applicant falls within the required age range during the recruitment process.

Matric requirement explained

The advert states that Matric is preferable.

This means Matric may strengthen an application, but the advert does not describe Matric as an absolute compulsory requirement in the wording provided.

Applicants should still provide accurate education information and should upload or present supporting documents if requested by the official application platform.

Previous employment requirement explained

The advert states that applicants should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year.

This requirement is intended to support young people who have limited permanent work experience and need an opportunity to enter the job market.

Applicants should disclose previous employment honestly, including employer names, dates and whether the work was permanent, temporary, casual, contract or part-time.

Study requirement explained

The advert states that applicants should not be studying full time in the year of employment, April 2026 to March 2027.

This is important because the opportunity is full time and requires availability for the 12-month fixed-term contract.

Applicants who are studying part time or through distance learning should answer all application questions honestly and allow the employer to decide whether the study arrangement is compatible with the role.

YES programme requirement explained

The advert states that applicants should not have participated in or been registered on the YES programme before.

Applicants who have previously joined, registered for or completed a YES opportunity should not ignore this requirement. The employer may verify previous YES participation during the recruitment process.

All information about previous programmes and work opportunities should be completed honestly.

Transport and accommodation explained

The advert states that accommodation and transportation are for the applicant’s own account, if applicable.

This means candidates should not assume that TFG or Volpes will provide transport money, accommodation or relocation assistance.

Before applying, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the workplace for shifts during the full 12-month contract period.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in retail work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication with customers and colleagues.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Professional behaviour in a store environment.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Willingness to work full time for 12 months.
• Customer-service awareness.
• Ability to remain calm and respectful during busy retail periods.
• Honesty when completing application information.
• Commitment to building work experience and future employability.

What this opportunity really means

This is a first-work-experience opportunity, not a permanent job guarantee.

The successful candidate will be expected to treat the opportunity seriously by attending work, following instructions, learning store routines and behaving professionally.

Retail work can involve standing, assisting customers, working as part of a team and following store processes during busy trading periods.

The 12-month contract can help the candidate gain practical experience, references and confidence for future applications, but the advert does not guarantee permanent employment after the contract ends.

Applicants should also consider the cost of transport or accommodation before applying, because the advert states that these are for the applicant’s own account where applicable.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Matric certificate or latest school qualification, if requested.
• Correct date of birth and age information.
• Accurate details of any previous employment.
• Information confirming whether you have worked permanently for one employer for more than 1 year.
• Information confirming whether you are studying full time during April 2026 to March 2027.
• Information confirming whether you have participated in or registered on the YES programme before.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Correct residential area and transport considerations.
• Any supporting documents requested by the official TFG application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a YES Youth opportunity linked to a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The advert does not state the salary, stipend, exact working hours, shift pattern, benefits or detailed daily duties.

The opportunity is full time. Applicants who are studying full time during the year of employment should not ignore the study requirement.

Applicants must not have participated in or been registered on the YES programme before.

Accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account if applicable. Candidates should not assume that the employer will pay for travel, relocation or accommodation.

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

About the sponsor

TFG is a South African retail group with a portfolio of fashion, lifestyle, sport, jewellery, homeware and related retail brands.

Volpes is one of the retail brands connected to this opportunity. The role is advertised through TFG’s official candidate-experience recruitment platform.

TFG is also linked to YES youth workplace opportunities, which are designed to help unemployed young people gain workplace exposure and improve employability.Learn more through the official TFG website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply only if you meet the age requirement of 18 to 28 years old.
• Make sure your CV includes your correct contact details.
• Include your Matric details if you have Matric.
• Be honest about any previous employment.
• Do not hide previous YES programme participation.
• Confirm that you are not studying full time during April 2026 to March 2027.
• Check whether you can afford and manage your own transport to work.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Answer every application question honestly.
• Submit before the apply-before deadline.
• Keep proof of your online application.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying while outside the required age range.
• Submitting incorrect date-of-birth information.
• Applying after participating in or registering on the YES programme before.
• Failing to disclose previous permanent employment correctly.
• Applying while studying full time during the stated employment period.
• Assuming transport or accommodation will be provided.
• Submitting an incomplete CV.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Ignoring the 12-month fixed-term contract requirement.
• Submitting the application after the apply-before date and time.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official TFG careers platform or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official TFG website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, a background check, training, uniform, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a YES opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a TFG or Volpes position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment or confidential banking information.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other personal documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official TFG candidate-experience listing for YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Table Bay, job identification 13321.

The official advert confirmed the employer recruitment platform, job title, Western Cape location, full-time schedule, fixed-term 12-month contract requirement, age requirement, Matric-preferred wording, previous-employment condition, full-time study restriction, YES programme participation restriction, transport and accommodation note, Employment Equity preference, posting date and apply-before date.

The official advert did not state the salary, stipend, exact working hours, shift pattern, benefits, detailed daily duties or whether permanent employment may be available after the 12-month contract.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official TFG application link below.
2. Read the complete YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Table Bay advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, employment, study and YES programme requirements.
4. Select the Apply Now option on the official vacancy page.
5. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
6. Complete all personal, education, employment and programme questions honestly.
7. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the platform.
8. Check that your cellphone number, email address and uploaded documents are correct.
9. Submit the application before the apply-before deadline.
10. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

Apply before: 20 June 2026 at 12:00 AM.

Because the apply-before time is listed as midnight, applicants should submit by 19 June 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of timing confusion, technical problems or an incomplete online profile.

Application Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.