Are you a young person looking for your first-time job experience? Spar has an exciting internship programme as part of Yes4Youth. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in a dynamic retail environment.
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The Spar group are recruiting now for their Yes 4 Youth internship progamme - which is run for them by Catalyx.
Apply Now For A 12-Month Work Experience Opportunity With Spar Yes 4 Youth
SPAR South Africa continues to invest in youth development through its YES for Youth Programme, which has been running since 2019. The initiative helps young people gain meaningful work experience and build strong foundations for their future careers.
Catalyx, acting as SPAR SA’s implementation partner, is calling on unemployed youth to apply for the latest 12-month YES work experience programme. Successful applicants will be placed across SPAR Group Divisions, the Central Office and various Distribution Centres.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen with a clear criminal record
• Have completed and passed Matric/Grade 12
• Currently be unemployed and not studying full time
• Be willing to work retail hours and shifts
Trade Qualification Applicants
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Engineering
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Related technical trades
Degree Graduate Applicants
Graduates with qualifications in the fields below may also apply:
• Science
• Pharmacy
• Business
• Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• SHEQ
• Marketing
• Packaging
• Information Technology
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted online through the official online application form.
Closing Date: 01 April 2026
This internship offers young South Africans a valuable pathway into the workplace and a chance to grow their skills within one of the country’s leading retail groups.
How To Apply
View the full advert on the Catalyx Facebook page.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
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