TFG – YES – Sales Associate – JD Sports

For young South Africans who want to enter the job market and gain their first formal working experience, the TFG YES – Sales Associate opportunity at JD Sports Festival Mall offers a 12-month fixed-term retail work experience opportunity. This role is aimed at youth who meet the YES programme requirements and are ready to work in a fast-paced store environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This TFG YES Sales Associate opportunity is a 12-month fixed-term work experience opportunity at JD Sports Festival Mall. It forms part of the YES programme, which helps young South Africans enter the workplace and gain practical experience.

The role is based in a retail store environment where selected candidates may gain exposure to customer service, sales support, store presentation, teamwork and general retail operations. This can help young applicants build confidence, workplace discipline and practical experience for future job applications.

Because this is a YES opportunity, applicants must make sure they meet the programme requirements before applying, especially the age, employment, study and previous YES participation rules.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a young person between 18 and 29 years old who wants a first formal working experience in retail. It may also suit someone who is energetic, reliable, willing to learn and comfortable working with customers in a store environment.

Applicants who enjoy fashion, sneakers, sport-inspired retail, customer service and working with people may find this opportunity useful. Even if you do not have formal work experience, you should use your CV to show reliability, communication skills, teamwork and willingness to learn.

What you’ll do / learn

• Gain first-hand work experience in a retail environment.
• Learn how store teams serve customers and support daily operations.
• Build customer service and communication confidence.
• Assist with store tasks linked to sales and customer support.
• Learn how to work according to retail standards and procedures.
• Develop teamwork, timekeeping and workplace discipline.
• Gain practical experience that can strengthen your CV for future opportunities.

Note: This opportunity is listed as a fixed-term 12-month contract. Applicants should not assume permanent employment unless this is confirmed by TFG during or after the programme.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be between 18 and 29 years old.
• Matric is preferable.
• Grade 10 is the lowest accepted grade.
• 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, as stated on the official listing.
• Should not have participated in or been registered on the YES programme before.
• Accommodation and transport will be for the applicant’s own account, where applicable.

What this role really means

A YES Sales Associate role is meant to give young people real workplace exposure. In a JD Sports store, this may include learning how to assist customers, work with store teams, understand products, follow instructions, support daily store tasks and build professional habits.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your age, highest school grade, contact details and availability for a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you have no work experience, include school activities, volunteering, short courses, sports participation, community work or responsibilities that show discipline and reliability.

Application checklist

Prepare your documents before applying so that your application is complete and professional.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, where applicable.
• Matric certificate or latest school results, depending on your highest completed grade.
• Clear details of your age and contact information.
• Proof of residence, if requested by the employer.
• Any supporting documents requested on the TFG Careers application portal.

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Employment equity note

The official listing states that preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About the sponsor

TFG is a diversified retail group with a portfolio of speciality lifestyle and apparel brands. The group operates across physical and digital retail channels and offers career opportunities across stores, support functions and brand environments.

JD Sports is a retail brand focused on sport-inspired fashion, footwear and related products. The role at Festival Mall gives selected YES candidates exposure to a customer-facing retail environment within the TFG group.

You can view group information on the TFG Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your age and highest school grade easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show that you are available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Do not apply if you have already participated in the YES programme before.
• Use your CV to show reliability, communication skills, teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Check that transport to the store area is practical before applying.
• Apply before the apply-before date because the application window is short.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying outside the required 18–29 age range.
• Applying after already participating in or registering for the YES programme before.
• Not showing your highest school grade clearly on your CV.
• Not checking whether you can commit to the full 12-month contract.
• Applying while studying full time, where this does not meet the programme rules.
• Using an outdated CV with missing or incorrect contact details.
• Waiting until the last day to apply and then experiencing portal issues.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official TFG Careers application platform. Do not pay anyone for this YES opportunity, for an interview, for placement, or for application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a youth employment opportunity or job placement.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official TFG Careers listing for YES – Sales Associate – JD Sports – Festival Mall, Job Identification 13220. The listing confirmed the job title, job category, location, posting date, apply-before date, schedule, YES programme requirements, employment equity note and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official TFG Careers application link below.
2. Read the full YES opportunity details and requirements carefully.
3. Create or log in to your TFG Careers candidate profile.
4. Complete all required application fields.
5. Upload your CV and any required supporting documents.
6. Check that your details are accurate before submitting.
7. Submit your application before the apply-before date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

Apply before 17 June 2026