Totalsports – YES Youth Opportunity 2026

Totalsports is offering young South Africans an opportunity to gain their first meaningful workplace experience through a 12-month YES Youth placement at its Promenade operation in the Western Cape.

The opportunity is intended for applicants aged 18–28 who meet the YES Programme’s education, employment-history, study-status and previous-participation requirements.

Important: This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term youth employment opportunity. It is not advertised as permanent employment or as a registered learnership leading to a qualification.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a 12-month workplace-experience opportunity offered by Totalsports through the Youth Employment Service, commonly known as the YES Programme.

The programme is intended to help eligible young South Africans enter the employment market and gain practical experience in a retail environment.

The position is based at the Totalsports Promenade operation in the Western Cape. Successful applicants must be available to work full time for the complete fixed-term contract.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Be a young South African.
• Be between 18 and 28 years old.
• Have Matric where possible, although Grade 10 is the lowest accepted education level.
• Be available and willing to work on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Be available for full-time employment.
• Not have worked permanently for one employer continuously for more than one year.
• Not be studying full time during the year of employment.
• Not have participated in or been registered on the YES Programme previously.
• Be able to arrange and pay for personal transport.
• Be able to arrange and pay for accommodation where this may be required.

Education requirement explained

Matric is listed as preferable, while Grade 10 is the lowest education level accepted by the vacancy.

This means applicants who completed Grade 10 or Grade 11 may still be considered. However, candidates with Matric may have an advantage during selection.

Applicants should state their highest completed grade accurately. Someone who attended Grade 12 but did not complete it should not claim to hold a Matric certificate.

Age requirement explained

The advertised age range is 18–28 years. Applicants should check that they fall within this range and enter their date of birth correctly on the application.

The vacancy does not explain whether age is assessed on the application date, appointment date or programme starting date. Candidates close to either end of the range should submit promptly and allow TFG to determine their eligibility.

Previous employment rule

Applicants should not have been employed permanently by one employer for more than one continuous year.

This does not necessarily mean that applicants must have no work experience. Short-term, temporary, casual or fixed-term experience may not automatically disqualify someone under this particular rule.

Candidates must still provide their complete and accurate employment history. TFG and the YES Programme will make the final decision about whether previous employment meets the eligibility rules.

Study-status requirement

Applicants must not be studying full time during the year in which they will be employed through the programme.

Candidates should disclose current university, university of technology, TVET college, school or other full-time study registrations accurately.

The advert does not explain how part-time or distance studies will be treated. Applicants in these circumstances should provide accurate information and allow TFG to assess their availability.

Previous YES participation

Applicants must not have participated in or previously been registered on the YES Programme.

This restriction applies even if the earlier YES placement was with another employer. Candidates should not submit false information about previous registration because YES participation may be verified.

Workplace responsibilities

The official vacancy does not provide a detailed list of store duties for this placement.

Successful candidates will gain workplace experience in Totalsports’ retail environment, but the exact department, daily duties, performance expectations and reporting arrangements will be determined by the employer.

Applicants should not assume that the position is limited to sales, stock handling, merchandising, administration or customer service unless TFG confirms the assigned responsibilities.

Skills that may support success

The vacancy does not publish a formal competency list. However, applicants entering a structured retail workplace should be prepared to demonstrate:

• Willingness to learn.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Clear communication.
• Respectful workplace behaviour.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic organisation and time management.
• Readiness to participate in a full-time work schedule.
• Commitment to completing the 12-month placement.

These qualities do not replace the official eligibility requirements and do not guarantee selection.

Transport and accommodation

Transport to and from the workplace will be for the successful applicant’s own account.

Accommodation will also be for the applicant’s own account where applicable. The vacancy does not confirm transport allowances, relocation assistance or accommodation support.

Applicants should consider the cost and reliability of travelling to the Totalsports Promenade operation before accepting a placement.

Working arrangements

The opportunity is advertised as full time and requires availability for a fixed-term period of 12 months.

The vacancy does not state the daily working hours, roster, weekend requirements, public-holiday schedule or leave arrangements.

Candidates should confirm the complete work schedule and contract conditions if shortlisted or offered the placement.

Stipend and benefits

The official vacancy does not state the stipend, salary, payment schedule or benefits attached to the YES placement.

Applicants should confirm the remuneration and complete contract conditions directly with TFG if shortlisted. No particular payment amount should be assumed.

What applicants should understand

This is a fixed-term employment opportunity designed to provide workplace experience. It is not advertised as permanent employment.

The programme does not guarantee that a participant will receive a permanent position with Totalsports or another TFG brand after the 12-month contract.

The advert also does not state that the programme leads to a registered qualification. Applicants should not describe it as a learnership unless TFG provides separate confirmation.

Application checklist

• An updated CV.
• A South African ID.
• Grade 10, Grade 11 or Matric education details.
• A school certificate or statement of results if requested.
• Correct dates for any previous employment.
• Accurate descriptions of temporary, casual, fixed-term or permanent work.
• Accurate current study-status information.
• Accurate information about previous YES participation.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• A realistic daily transport plan.
• Availability to complete a full-time 12-month contract.

The public vacancy does not provide a complete supporting-document list. Applicants should upload only the files requested by TFG’s official application system.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Totalsports and TFG

Totalsports is a sporting-goods retail brand within TFG. Its retail offering includes sports footwear, clothing, equipment and related products across physical and online shopping channels. TFG operates a diverse portfolio of retail and lifestyle brands.

Learn more through the official Totalsports online store and the official TFG corporate website.

About the YES Programme

The Youth Employment Service Programme creates fixed-term workplace opportunities intended to help eligible young South Africans gain practical employment experience.

Each participating employer sets out the specific placement requirements. Applicants must meet both the YES eligibility rules and the conditions published by TFG for this vacancy.

Quick tips for applicants

• Submit by 10 August 2026 where possible.
• Check that you are between 18 and 28 years old.
• Show your highest completed school grade clearly.
• Include accurate employment dates.
• Do not hide temporary or permanent work experience.
• Confirm that you are not studying full time.
• Confirm that you have never participated in YES before.
• Make sure that you can fund daily transport.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Review the complete application before submitting.

Common application mistakes to avoid

• Applying without checking the 18–28 age range.
• Claiming Matric when only Grade 10 or Grade 11 was completed.
• Leaving previous employment off the application.
• Providing incorrect employment dates.
• Failing to disclose current full-time studies.
• Applying after previously participating in YES.
• Assuming that transport or accommodation will be provided.
• Assuming that the placement is permanent.
• Uploading unclear or incorrect documents.
• Waiting until midnight on the apply-before date.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through TFG’s official Oracle recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or YES placement.
• Do not pay anyone who claims to guarantee selection.
• Do not pay for unofficial training, uniforms or background checks.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not send your ID to an unverified social-media account.
• Upload personal documents only through an official and secure recruitment process.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from TFG’s official Oracle careers listing for the YES Youth Opportunity at Totalsports Promenade.

The official listing confirmed the employer, brand, location, 12-month fixed-term arrangement, full-time schedule, age range, education requirement, employment-history rule, study restriction, previous YES restriction and apply-before date.

The vacancy does not state the specific daily duties, stipend, exact working hours, supporting-document list or possibility of permanent employment after the placement.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official TFG application page below.
2. Confirm that the job identification number is 14137.
3. Confirm that the vacancy is for the Totalsports Promenade YES Youth Opportunity.
4. Read the complete eligibility requirements.
5. Select the official Apply Now option.
6. Sign in to an existing TFG careers profile or create one if required.
7. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
8. Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested.
9. Check your date of birth and previous employment dates.
10. Answer the study-status and previous-YES questions honestly.
11. Review the application before submitting.
12. Submit before the apply-before deadline.

Application Closing Date

The vacancy states an apply-before deadline of 11 August 2026 at 00:00.

Because the deadline is shown as midnight at the start of 11 August, applicants should submit no later than 10 August 2026 to avoid missing the opportunity.