Hey future retail legends! 🚀 Ready to kickstart your career with one of South Africa’s biggest names in retail? The Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Internship Bursary for 2025 is here, and it’s your chance to gain hands-on experience and boost your professional skills. Funded by the Wholesale & Retail SETA, this programme is perfect for dynamic graduates and TVET learners looking to dive into the fast-paced world of retail.
This isn’t just any internship; it’s a fully supported learning journey designed to give you real-world exposure in retail operations, systems, and brand environments. Whether you’re eyeing a 12-month graduate internship or an 18-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme, Pepkor Lifestyle is committed to helping you build critical professional and leadership skills right here in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Plus, they champion diversity and inclusivity, so candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!
Who Can Apply?
To jump into this exciting opportunity, you’ll need to tick a few boxes:
- You must be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
- You need to be unemployed at the time of your application.
- You should be under the age of 32.
- You must have completed a Degree, Diploma, or TVET qualification in one of these awesome fields:
- Marketing Management
- Business Management / Business Administration
- Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology
- Digital Marketing / Ecommerce
- IT Project Administration / Project Management
- IT Information Systems / Business Information Technology
- You should also have strong communication, adaptability, initiative, teamwork, and customer service skills – because that’s how you shine!
What Does It Cover?
This isn’t just about getting a job; it’s about growing your future. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Structured workplace experience in a buzzing retail environment.
- Comprehensive onboarding and induction training to get you up to speed.
- Mentorship and professional guidance from industry leaders who know their stuff.
- Hands-on exposure in different functions and locations across the Pepkor Lifestyle group.
- Opportunities for research, presentations, and project work that will be evaluated, helping you build a solid portfolio.
How to Apply?
Ready to make your mark? Here’s what you’ll need to prepare for your application:
- An updated and awesome CV that highlights your best self.
- A certified copy of your ID document (make sure it’s not older than 3 months!).
- Certified copies of your qualifications and your academic transcript.
Once you’ve got all your documents ready, hit that apply button:
Click here to apply online for the Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Internship Programme 2025 / 2026
If this sounds like the perfect launchpad for your career, don’t wait – apply now! The closing date is 30 September 2025, so make sure you get your application in on time. Want to explore more amazing opportunities? Head over to Bursaries Room for more bursaries that can fund your future!
