Volpes – YES Youth workplace opportunity

YES Youth opportunities can help young South Africans gain their first structured work experience in a real retail environment. TFG is recruiting young applicants for two Volpes YES Youth opportunities in Kolonade and Fountains Mall.

The available opportunities are YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Kolonade in Gauteng and YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Fountains Mall in the Eastern Cape. Both opportunities are full-time, fixed-term 12-month YES workplace opportunities aimed at helping young South Africans enter the job market and gain practical retail experience.

At a glance

What these opportunities are

These are YES Youth workplace opportunities with TFG’s Volpes brand.

The purpose of these opportunities is to help young South Africans enter the job market and gain life-changing first work experience in a retail environment.

Both opportunities are full-time and require successful applicants to be available and willing to work on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The official adverts do not provide detailed daily duties, salary, stipend, exact working hours, shift pattern, benefits or store-specific task lists.

Applicants should not describe these opportunities as permanent jobs. They are fixed-term YES Youth workplace opportunities.

Who these opportunities may suit

These opportunities may suit young South Africans aged between 18 and 28 who want to gain their first practical retail work experience.

They may be suitable for applicants who are not studying full time during the employment year and who have not previously participated in or registered on the YES programme.

The opportunities may also suit applicants who are willing to work full time for 12 months, follow store rules, assist customers, work with a retail team and build basic workplace habits such as punctuality, communication and reliability.

Because accommodation and transport are for the applicant’s own account where applicable, candidates should consider whether they can travel reliably to the relevant Volpes workplace for the full contract period.

Available Volpes YES Youth opportunities

YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Kolonade

The Volpes Kolonade opportunity is based in Gauteng, South Africa. The official job identification number is 13315.

The listing was posted on 22 June 2026 at 09:21 PM and the official apply-before date is 25 June 2026 at 12:00 AM.

Applicants interested in the Kolonade opportunity should apply as early as possible and should not wait until the final day, because the apply-before time is listed as midnight.

YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Fountains Mall

The Volpes Fountains Mall opportunity is based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The official job identification number is 13323.

The listing was posted on 22 June 2026 at 08:57 PM and the official apply-before date is 24 June 2026 at 12:00 AM.

Applicants interested in the Fountains Mall opportunity should apply immediately because the deadline is earlier than the Kolonade opportunity.

What you may do and learn

The official adverts do not list detailed duties for these specific Volpes YES Youth opportunities. The confirmed purpose is to help young South Africans gain first working experience in an exciting retail environment.

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

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

Important: The list above is a practical explanation of likely retail exposure. The official adverts do not provide detailed duty lists, and final duties will be determined by TFG and the relevant 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, 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 adverts state 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 adverts state that Matric is preferable.

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

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 adverts state that applicants should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year.

This requirement supports young people with limited permanent work experience who 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 adverts state that applicants should not be studying full time in the year of employment, April 2026 to March 2027.

This matters because the opportunities are full time and require 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 TFG to decide whether the study arrangement is compatible with the opportunity.

YES programme requirement explained

The adverts state 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.

TFG may verify previous YES programme participation during the recruitment process.

Transport and accommodation explained

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

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

Before applying, candidates should consider whether they can travel reliably to the relevant 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 these opportunities really mean

These are first-work-experience opportunities, not permanent job guarantees.

Successful candidates will be expected to treat the opportunity seriously by attending work, following instructions, learning retail routines and behaving professionally.

Retail work can involve assisting customers, working with a team, following store processes and staying professional during busy trading periods.

The 12-month contract can help successful candidates gain practical experience, workplace confidence and future application experience, but the adverts do not guarantee permanent employment after the contract ends.

Applicants should also consider the cost of transport or accommodation before applying because the adverts state 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.

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

Important note for applicants

These are YES Youth opportunities linked to fixed-term 12-month contracts.

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

The opportunities are 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.

Applicants should note the different apply-before dates. The Fountains Mall listing closes earlier than the Kolonade listing.

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 these YES Youth opportunities. The roles are advertised through TFG’s official candidate-experience recruitment platform.

TFG provides workplace opportunities for young people across its retail, factory, contact-centre and support environments, helping candidates gain practical 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.
• Choose the correct location before applying.
• Apply separately for Kolonade and Fountains Mall if you want to be considered for both opportunities.
• 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 for the specific listing.
• Keep proof of each 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.
• Applying for the wrong location.
• Submitting one application and assuming it covers both Volpes opportunities.
• Missing the earlier Fountains Mall deadline.
• 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 opportunity.

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 pages to confirm that the opportunities and application links remain genuine and available.

How these opportunities were verified

These opportunities were verified from the official TFG candidate-experience listings for YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Kolonade and YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Fountains Mall.

The Kolonade listing confirmed the job title, Gauteng location, full-time schedule, job identification number 13315, fixed-term 12-month contract wording, 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 Fountains Mall listing confirmed the job title, Eastern Cape location, full-time schedule, job identification number 13323, fixed-term 12-month contract wording, 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 adverts did not state 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

Each opportunity has a separate official application page. Applicants should complete a separate application for every opportunity they want to be considered for.

1. Compare the Kolonade and Fountains Mall opportunities and choose the location or locations that suit you.
2. Open the correct official TFG application link below.
3. Read the full official advert carefully.
4. Confirm that you meet the age, employment, study and YES programme requirements.
5. Select the Apply Now option on the official vacancy page.
6. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
7. Complete all personal, education, employment and programme questions honestly.
8. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the platform.
9. Check that your cellphone number, email address and uploaded documents are correct.
10. Submit the application before the apply-before deadline for that specific listing.
11. Repeat the process separately if applying for the second Volpes opportunity.
12. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission for each application.

Apply for YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Kolonade

Apply for YES – Youth Opportunity – Volpes – Fountains Mall

Application Closing Date

Because both apply-before times are listed as 12:00 AM, applicants should submit earlier than the displayed date where possible. Midnight deadlines can be missed easily if an applicant waits until the final day.

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. Applicants must ensure that all age, education, employment, study, YES programme and contact information submitted through the official recruitment platform is complete, accurate and truthful.