@home – YES youth opportunity

YES opportunities can help young South Africans enter the job market, gain practical work experience and build confidence in a real retail environment. TFG is recruiting for a YES Youth Opportunity with @home at Mall of Africa in Gauteng.

This is a fixed-term 12-month YES opportunity for qualifying young South Africans who want first working experience in an exciting retail environment.

Important: This opportunity is advertised as a YES youth opportunity. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 28, must be available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract, and must not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a YES Youth Opportunity with @home, a TFG retail brand, at Mall of Africa in Gauteng.

The official advert calls on young South Africans to enter the job market and gain life-changing first working experience in a retail environment.

The opportunity is advertised as full time and requires applicants to be available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The advert is linked to @home, a homeware and furniture retail brand focused on home spaces, furniture, décor, accessories, quality, comfort and timeless style.

The official advert details supplied do not state the salary, stipend, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, official closing date or exact start date.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a young South African between the ages of 18 and 28 who wants to gain first working experience in a retail store environment.

It may be suitable for someone who is interested in homeware, furniture, décor, accessories, customer service, retail store support, teamwork and learning how a major retail brand serves customers.

The opportunity may also suit applicants who are not studying full-time during the employment year and who are available to commit to a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Because accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account where applicable, applicants should consider whether they can reliably travel to and from Mall of Africa for scheduled work before applying.

What you may do and learn

The official advert does not provide a detailed daily duties list. However, because the role is advertised as a YES opportunity in a retail environment, applicants should expect practical exposure to customer-facing retail work and store support.

Retail customer service exposure

• Gain first working experience in a retail environment.
• Learn how to assist customers professionally.
• Build confidence when communicating with customers and colleagues.
• Learn how customer service supports a positive shopping experience.
• Gain exposure to workplace expectations in a store environment.

Homeware retail and store support exposure

• Gain exposure to an @home retail environment.
• Learn more about homeware, furniture, décor and accessories retail.
• Support store activities as required by the team.
• Develop awareness of store presentation and customer experience.
• Learn how a busy retail store operates during trading periods.

Workplace readiness and personal development

• Build reliability, punctuality and professional workplace habits.
• Learn how to follow workplace instructions and policies.
• Develop teamwork in a retail environment.
• Improve employability through practical exposure over 12 months.
• Gain confidence in a structured workplace setting.

Important: The learning areas above are based on the official YES retail opportunity wording and the @home brand context supplied in the advert. TFG and @home may allocate reasonable customer service, sales floor, stock, store support, administration, housekeeping, training or retail-related duties according to business and store requirements.

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.
• 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, April 2026 to March 2027.
• Should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
• Must understand that accommodation and transportation are for the applicant’s own account, if applicable.
• Must be able to work full-time according to the requirements of the role.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the official application process.

Age requirement explained

The official advert requires applicants to be between the ages of 18 and 28 years old.

Applicants under 18 should not apply for this opportunity. Applicants outside the stated age range may not meet the official YES programme requirements.

Applicants should make sure that age and identity information is accurate when completing the official TFG application.

Matric requirement explained

The official advert states that Matric is preferable.

Applicants who have Matric should show this clearly on their CV and should prepare proof of Matric if requested during the application process.

Applicants should make sure that school and qualification details are accurate and truthful.

Fixed-term contract requirement explained

The official advert requires applicants to be available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract.

This means applicants should be able to commit to the programme for the full period if selected.

Applicants should confirm the expected start date, work schedule, store requirements and contract conditions directly with TFG if shortlisted.

Previous employment rule explained

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

Applicants should answer all employment-history questions honestly when applying.

Incorrect employment information may affect the application if checks are completed later in the recruitment process.

Study rule explained

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

Applicants who are studying part-time or planning to study should confirm whether this will affect their availability for the fixed-term contract if shortlisted.

Applicants should not provide misleading information about full-time study status.

YES programme rule explained

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

This is important because the opportunity is intended for applicants who have not previously been part of the YES programme.

Applicants should answer YES programme participation questions truthfully during the official application process.

Accommodation and transport note

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

Applicants should consider transport costs, travel time and accommodation arrangements before applying.

Applicants should confirm exact workplace location and schedule requirements directly with TFG if shortlisted.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in homeware, furniture, décor and accessories retail.
• Willingness to learn and gain first working experience.
• Friendly and professional communication.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work full-time during the 12-month contract.
• Teamwork in a busy retail store environment.
• Positive attitude and openness to feedback.
• Attention to store standards and customer experience.
• Confidence when helping customers.
• Ability to follow workplace rules, instructions and procedures.
• Interest in the @home brand and home living products.
• Commitment to completing the full YES opportunity if selected.

What this opportunity really means

This is a 12-month fixed-term work experience opportunity through the YES programme.

The successful applicant should expect practical exposure to a retail store environment, customer service, store support, teamwork and workplace routines.

This opportunity may help applicants build retail experience and improve employability, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed permanent job after the 12-month contract unless TFG confirms this directly during the recruitment process.

Applicants should confirm stipend or salary, working hours, shift arrangements, exact store location, reporting line, uniform requirements, transport expectations and any additional contract conditions directly with TFG if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Matric, if applicable and requested.
• Information confirming that you are between 18 and 28 years old.
• Information showing that you are available for a fixed-term 12-month contract.
• Details of any previous employment history.
• Confirmation that you have not participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
• Confirmation that you are not studying full-time during the employment year, April 2026 to March 2027.
• Information showing retail, customer service, homeware, furniture, décor, sales or teamwork interest, if applicable.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official TFG OracleCloud application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a YES youth opportunity. It is advertised as a fixed-term 12-month contract and not as a permanent job.

The official advert requires applicants to be between 18 and 28 years old. Matric is preferable.

Applicants must be available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Applicants should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year.

Applicants should not be studying full-time in the year of employment, April 2026 to March 2027.

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

Accommodation and transportation are for the applicant’s own account, if applicable.

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

The official advert details supplied do not state the salary, stipend, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, official closing date or exact start date.

About the sponsor

TFG is an internationally diversified retail group with a portfolio of speciality lifestyle and apparel brands.

The official advert states that TFG’s people are its greatest asset and that the group aims to create remarkable omnichannel experiences for customers.

@home is one of TFG’s homeware and furniture retail brands. The official advert describes @home as a brand focused on redefining the homeware landscape with a blend of luxury and functionality throughout the home.

The official advert also describes @home as offering contemporary furniture, décor and accessories with a focus on quality, comfort and timeless style.

This YES Youth Opportunity is linked to @home at Mall of Africa in Gauteng.

Learn more through the official TFG website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because the official advert details supplied do not state a closing date.
• Use job identification number 13418 when tracking the opportunity.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your age, contact details and education.
• If you have Matric, show this clearly on your CV.
• Clearly show any retail, customer service, sales, homeware, furniture, décor or volunteer experience if you have it.
• Be honest about your previous employment history.
• Be honest about whether you have participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
• Confirm that you are not studying full-time during the April 2026 to March 2027 employment year.
• Check transport arrangements before applying because accommodation and transportation are for your own account, if applicable.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Apply only through the official TFG OracleCloud application page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying while under 18 or outside the 18 to 28 age range.
• Not showing education details clearly on the CV.
• Not showing Matric clearly where applicable.
• Not being available for the fixed-term 12-month contract.
• Applying after already participating or being registered on the YES programme before.
• Applying while studying full-time during the year of employment.
• Providing incorrect or unclear previous employment information.
• Ignoring transport and accommodation responsibilities.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official TFG OracleCloud vacancy page.

Scam warning (important)

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

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation 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, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a TFG, @home or YES programme placement.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

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

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was prepared from the official TFG OracleCloud advert details supplied for YES – Youth Opportunity – @home – Mall of Africa, job identification 13418.

The official TFG OracleCloud page for job identification 13418 was checked, and the listing is linked to TFG Careers.

The supplied official advert details confirmed the job title, job identification number, posting date, full-time schedule, Gauteng location, Mall of Africa / @home wording, YES eligibility requirements, Employment Equity preference wording and @home brand information.

The supplied official advert details do not state the salary, stipend, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions, official closing date or exact start date when last checked.

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 – @home – Mall of Africa advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you are between 18 and 28 years old.
4. Confirm that you are available and willing to work a fixed-term 12-month contract.
5. Confirm that you have not participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
6. Confirm that you are not studying full-time in the year of employment, April 2026 to March 2027.
7. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official TFG platform.
8. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
9. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
10. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
11. Enter your YES eligibility, previous employment, study status, contact and location information accurately.
12. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, age, education details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit as soon as possible while the official listing remains open.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official advert details supplied do not state a closing date.

Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official listing remains open, because the vacancy may close without further notice once enough applications have been received or the YES intake has been filled.