Pepkor Lifestyle – Graduate Programme

Graduate programmes can help unemployed graduates gain structured workplace experience, build confidence, develop professional skills and apply their studies in a real business environment. Pepkor Lifestyle is recruiting for its Graduate Programme: Degree, Diploma and TVET (W&R SETA funded) across four logistics and supply chain locations.

This opportunity is aimed at young, vibrant and passionate graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience in logistics, supply chain, retail operations and business support within Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics.

Important: These listings are for the same W&R SETA-funded graduate programme across different locations and business units. Applicants should apply only for the location they can realistically attend and complete.

At a glance

Available locations

Pepkor Lifestyle has listed this graduate programme across the following locations:

Important: Each location has its own official application page. Applicants should choose the correct location before applying.

What this opportunity is

This is a W&R SETA-funded Graduate Programme opportunity with Pepkor Lifestyle.

The official adverts state that Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a work-integrated learning experience. The programme is linked to Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics and focuses on supply chain-related workplace exposure.

The primary aim of the programme is to develop young, motivated and high-performing graduates who can bring their talent into the organisation while receiving structured workplace experience.

The programme offers support from a large team of professionals, professional growth exposure, project resources and access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

The official adverts do not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions per location, benefits or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an unemployed South African graduate under the age of 32 who has studied Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6 and wants practical workplace experience in a retail logistics environment.

It may be suitable for graduates from TVET Colleges and Higher Education institutions who need workplace exposure to complete practical requirements.

The programme may also suit candidates who learn quickly, adapt well, take initiative, analyse information, communicate clearly, work well independently and in teams, and want to build a career in logistics, supply chain or retail operations.

Applicants should choose a location where they can travel reliably and complete the full programme period that applies to their qualification.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancies list the following key responsibilities and programme activities:

Onboarding and workplace learning

• Attend all onboarding and induction programmes.
• Attend meetings that provide information about different functions of the company.
• Gain structured workplace experience.
• Learn from professionals who support graduate development.
• Build professional habits in a retail logistics and supply chain environment.

Supervised duties and business support

• Execute duties as required under the supervision of senior employees.
• Support business objectives through assigned tasks.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
• Work independently where required.
• Work as part of a team environment when needed.

Research, trends and presentations

• Perform research within various functions of the company.
• Document trends such as new technology, best practices and related improvements.
• Make presentations that may be used for evaluation.
• Develop written and verbal communication skills.
• Use judgement and critical thinking to support decisions.

Store and location exposure

• Visit different locations or stores to gain hands-on working experience.
• Understand how logistics, supply chain and retail functions connect.
• Build practical exposure to the wider Pepkor Lifestyle environment.
• Develop awareness of customer service and operational needs.
• Learn from different workplace settings and teams.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancies. Pepkor Lifestyle may allocate additional reasonable graduate programme, logistics, supply chain, retail operations, administration, research, reporting, presentation, customer service or project-support duties according to programme and business requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be suitably qualified from an accredited university or tertiary institution.
• Must be unemployed.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a valid South African ID.
• Must be under the age of 32.
• Candidates with and without disabilities can apply.
• Should have a relevant qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6.
• Should be able to learn quickly.
• Should show resilience and adaptability.
• Should be able to take initiative.
• Should be able to critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions.
• Should be able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Should be able to build and maintain working relationships.
• Should have a high standard of work ethic.
• Should have good presentation skills.
• Should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Should understand customer service and be able to enhance customer service.
• Must submit all required documents when applying.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Required field of study

The official adverts state that Pepkor Lifestyle requires graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualification area:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6.

The adverts also state that graduates from TVET Colleges and Higher Education institutions may complete the 18-month practical requirement.

Applicants should clearly state their qualification name, institution, completion status and practical workplace-experience requirement on their CV and application profile.

Age and citizenship requirement explained

The official adverts state that applicants must be South African citizens with a valid South African ID and must be under the age of 32.

Applicants should make sure that their ID number, date of birth and citizenship information are entered correctly during the online application process.

Applicants who do not meet the age or citizenship requirements should not assume that they qualify unless Pepkor Lifestyle confirms otherwise.

Unemployment requirement explained

The official adverts state that applicants must be unemployed.

Applicants should answer employment-status questions truthfully during the official application process.

Incorrect employment-status information may affect the application if checks are done during recruitment.

Document requirements

The official adverts state that candidates will be required to submit the following documents when applying:

• An updated CV.
• Certified copy of ID.
• Certified copy of certificate or qualifications.
• Certified copy of transcript or tertiary results.
• Certified copies must not be older than 3 months.

The official adverts state that candidates who successfully send their documents will receive first consideration. Applicants should prepare these documents before starting the online application to reduce the risk of submitting an incomplete application.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in logistics and supply chain management.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Initiative.
• Critical thinking and judgement.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships.
• Strong work ethic.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Customer service mindset.
• Interest in retail logistics, warehouse operations, distribution or supply chain processes.
• Willingness to learn across different company functions and locations.

What this opportunity really means

This is a structured W&R SETA-funded work-integrated learning opportunity for unemployed graduates.

The successful candidate should expect supervised workplace duties, onboarding, meetings, research, presentations and possible exposure to different locations or stores.

The programme may be especially useful for candidates in Logistics and Supply Chain Management who want early-career exposure in a retail logistics and operations environment.

The official adverts state that degree or diploma graduates may be employed on a 12-month programme, while TVET practical exposure may run for 18 months. Applicants should confirm the exact duration that applies to them if shortlisted.

Applicants should confirm stipend or salary, start date, working hours, reporting line, workplace arrangements and any additional programme conditions directly with Pepkor Lifestyle if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of South African ID, not older than 3 months.
• Certified copy of certificate or qualification, not older than 3 months.
• Certified copy of transcript or tertiary results, not older than 3 months.
• Details of your Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6 qualification.
• Information confirming that you are unemployed.
• Information confirming that you are a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
• Information confirming that you are under the age of 32.
• Examples of academic projects, logistics exposure, supply chain tasks, warehouse exposure, retail operations exposure or customer service work, where relevant.
• Examples showing presentation skills and written communication.
• Examples showing teamwork, initiative and ability to learn quickly.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any additional supporting documents requested through the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify application platform.

Need assistance with CVs, certified documents and application preparation? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

This is a W&R SETA-funded work-integrated learning opportunity. It is not advertised as a permanent job.

The official adverts state that applicants must be unemployed, South African citizens with valid SA IDs, and under the age of 32.

The official adverts state that candidates with and without disabilities can apply.

The official adverts require certified copies of ID, qualification documents and transcript or tertiary results, and these certified copies must not be older than 3 months.

The official adverts state that candidates who successfully send their documents will receive first consideration.

The official adverts do not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions per location, benefits or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme.

The official Simplify platform includes Pepkor terms and conditions relating to processing personal information under POPIA. Applicants should read the privacy and application terms carefully before submitting personal information.

About the sponsor

Pepkor Lifestyle is part of Pepkor Holdings Limited and operates in retail and consumer finance.

Pepkor Lifestyle provides value-conscious mass-market customers in Southern Africa with the opportunity and means to create a comfortable lifestyle through diversified retail and consumer finance businesses.

The company operates across furniture, household appliances, consumer electronics, technology goods and consumer finance.

This opportunity is based within Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics across Operations North and Operations Coastal business units.

Learn more through the official Pepkor Lifestyle website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 14 July 2026.
• Submit by 13 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Choose the correct location before applying.
• Prepare certified copies before starting the online application.
• Make sure all certified copies are not older than 3 months.
• Clearly show your Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6 qualification on your CV.
• Highlight logistics, supply chain, warehouse, retail operations or customer service exposure where relevant.
• Include academic projects, presentations, research or workplace exposure if relevant.
• Show that you can learn quickly, take initiative and work in a team.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Do not exaggerate qualifications, age, citizenship, unemployment status or practical experience.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a relevant Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification.
• Applying without being unemployed.
• Applying without being a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
• Applying while aged 32 or older.
• Selecting a location that you cannot realistically attend.
• Not preparing certified copies that are less than 3 months old.
• Forgetting to upload a certified ID copy.
• Forgetting to upload certified qualification documents.
• Forgetting to upload certified transcript or tertiary results.
• Submitting a CV that does not show the field of study clearly.
• Not showing relevant logistics, supply chain, warehouse or retail operations interest where applicable.
• Providing incorrect contact details.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Submitting the application after 14 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Pepkor Lifestyle or Pepkor website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, certification, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a graduate programme opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Pepkor Lifestyle 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, qualifications, transcripts and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

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

How this opportunity was verified

This combined opportunity was verified from the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify recruitment listings for Graduate Programme: Degree, Diploma and TVET (W&R SETA funded).

The official listings confirmed the same programme title, employer, internship employment type, closing date, internship minimum experience, retail primary industry, supply chain functional area, W&R SETA-funded work-integrated learning wording, 12-month graduate programme wording, TVET 18-month practical wording, Logistics and Supply Chain Management N6 requirement, applicant requirements, competencies, responsibilities, required documents and official application routes.

The official listings confirmed the following locations and business units: Boksburg / Jetpark, Cape Town, Welkom and Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth.

The official adverts did not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions per location, benefits or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme when last checked.

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

How to apply

Choose the correct location below and apply through the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify page for that location.

1. Choose the location you can realistically attend.
2. Open the official Pepkor Lifestyle application link for that location.
3. Read the complete Graduate Programme: Degree, Diploma and TVET vacancy carefully.
4. Confirm that you meet the qualification, unemployment, citizenship and age requirements.
5. Prepare your updated CV.
6. Prepare certified copies of your ID, qualification documents and transcript or tertiary results.
7. Make sure certified copies are not older than 3 months.
8. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete all personal, education, employment, eligibility and declaration questions honestly.
10. Enter your logistics, supply chain, retail operations, research, presentation and customer-service information accurately.
11. Upload all required documents through the official Simplify platform.
12. Read the terms and conditions carefully before submitting personal information.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 13 July 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Apply for Boksburg / Jetpark

Use this link if you want to apply for the Boksburg / Jetpark opportunity under Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics – Operations North.

Apply for Cape Town

Use this link if you want to apply for the Cape Town opportunity under Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics – Operations Coastal.

Apply for Welkom

Use this link if you want to apply for the Welkom opportunity under Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics – Operations North.

Apply for Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth

Use this link if you want to apply for the Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth opportunity under Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics – Operations Coastal.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date for all four listed locations is 14 July 2026.

The official vacancies do not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 13 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.