{"id":145,"date":"2025-12-01T21:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=145"},"modified":"2025-12-01T23:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:35:10","slug":"aft-training-2026-learning-skills-programme-retail-training-opportunities-in-johannesburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=145","title":{"rendered":"AFT Training 2026 Learning Skills Programme: Retail Training Opportunities in Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afrika Tikkun (AFT), a leading youth development organisation, is inviting unemployed youth to apply for the <strong>2026 Retail Learning Skills Programme<\/strong>. This free, professionally structured training initiative focuses on preparing young people for entry-level opportunities in the retail sector\u2014one of South Africa\u2019s largest and most active industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme equips learners with practical skills, workplace exposure, and job-readiness support to improve their employability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programme Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monthly Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learners receive <strong>R4,700 per month<\/strong> for the full duration of the programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme is designed to give participants practical, job-ready retail skills, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchandising and Stock Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplace Professionalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and Safety Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training blends theory with hands-on practice, helping participants understand how real retail stores operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programme Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Programme Name<\/strong><\/td><td>AF T Training 2026 Learning Skills Programme (Retail Training)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Soweto, Johannesburg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td><td>Retail<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number of Openings<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Closing Date<\/strong><\/td><td>05 January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td><td>Unemployed youth seeking their first job<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Retail Trainee, your duties may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assisting and serving customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating POS systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping shelves, displays, and store areas neat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping with stock receiving, packing, and management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following store procedures and safety guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in all training activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade 12 \/ Matric<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age 18\u201328<\/strong> (African males and females)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>unemployed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive attitude and willingness to learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic maths and computer skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physically able to stand for long periods and lift items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available to attend <strong>full-time<\/strong> training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No previous retail experience is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your application online using the official Afrika Tikkun application portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply here:<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afrikatikkunexternal.clayhr.com\/jobboard\/#\/position\/apply\/345747\">https:\/\/afrikatikkunexternal.clayhr.com\/jobboard\/#\/position\/apply\/345747<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Position:<\/strong> Retail Training Programme Soweto<br><strong>Job ID:<\/strong> ATS_0196<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications should be submitted before <strong>05 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afrika Tikkun (AFT), a leading youth development organisation, is inviting unemployed youth to apply for the 2026 Retail Learning Skills Programme. 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