Pepkor Lifestyle Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 – Sandton, Gauteng| Apply by 21 October 2026

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Company: Pepkor Lifestyle
Programme: Graduate Internship – Degree and Diploma (W&R SETA Funded)
Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Industry: Retail
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Age Requirement: Under 32 Years

Overview

Pepkor Lifestyle is inviting applications from suitably qualified, unemployed South African graduates for its 12-month Graduate Internship Programme, funded by the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R SETA).

The programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience at Pepkor Lifestyle’s Head Office in Johannesburg, with the vacancy advertised in Sandton, Gauteng.

Successful candidates will receive structured training and exposure to retail operations, business systems and professional working environments while developing skills relevant to their qualifications.

Pepkor Lifestyle encourages candidates with disabilities to apply.

Fields of Study

Applicants must hold a Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or tertiary institution in one of the following fields:

Marketing Management.
Business Management or Business Administration.
Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
Digital Marketing, Marketing or E-commerce.
IT Project Administration or Project Management.
IT Information Systems or Business Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities

Successful interns will be expected to:

– Attend induction programmes, training sessions and company meetings.

– Perform assigned duties under the supervision of experienced employees.

– Conduct research on industry trends, new technologies and business practices.

– Visit company stores or other locations to gain practical retail experience.

– Prepare and deliver presentations as part of performance assessments.

– Support departmental projects and operational activities.

– Complete additional tasks assigned to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be a South African citizen.
Must possess a valid South African ID.
Must be under 32 years of age.
Must be unemployed.
Must have completed a relevant Diploma or Degree at an accredited tertiary institution.
Must be willing to participate in the full 12-month internship programme.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Good analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Initiative, resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Good work ethic and professionalism.
Customer service awareness.

What the Internship Offers

The programme provides:

12 months of structured workplace experience.
Exposure to retail operations, business systems and company brands.
Professional guidance from experienced employees.
Opportunities to develop practical, technical and leadership skills.
Participation in projects and workplace learning activities.

Stipend: The advertisement does not specify the stipend amount or payment arrangements.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copy of a South African ID.
Certified copies of relevant qualifications or certificates.
Certified academic transcript or tertiary results.

Important: Certified copies must not be older than three months.

Pepkor Lifestyle indicates that candidates who successfully submit their required documents will receive first consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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