We are pleased to announce that the YES Sales Associate Program, an Exciting Opportunity for Young South Africans is now open for 2023.
Are you a young South African seeking an exciting and life-changing first working experience in the retail sector? Look no further! Markham, a leading retail brand in Gauteng, is offering a fantastic opportunity for young individuals to join their team as Sales Associates through the YES program. This blog post will discuss the benefits, eligibility criteria, application procedure, and application dates for this remarkable opportunity.
YES Sales Associate Benefits
As a YES Sales Associate, you will:
- Gain invaluable experience working in a dynamic retail environment
- Develop crucial skills in customer service, sales, and teamwork
- Build a strong foundation for a successful career in the retail industry
- Expand your professional network and create lasting connections
- Contribute positively to the South African economy by supporting local businesses
YES Sales Associate Eligibility
To be eligible for the YES Sales Associate program, you must:
- Be between 18 to 28 years old
- Have a minimum of Grade 10 education
- Be available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract
- Not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
- Not be studying full-time in the year of employment (April 23 – March 24)
- Not have participated or been registered on the YES program before
- Be responsible for your own accommodation and transportation (if applicable)
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act
YES Sales Associate Application Procedure
To apply for the YES Sales Associate position at Markham, follow these steps:
- Visit the official job posting on The Foschini Group’s careers page here.[mfn]“The Foschini Group – YES Sales Associate (108hr) – Markham – Dobsonville – Johannesburg South Gauteng NA.” Peopleclick.eu.com, https://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_thefoschinigroup/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=34469&localeCode=en-us. Accessed 4 May 2023.[/mfn]
- Thoroughly read the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Click the “Apply” button on the job posting page and follow the instructions to create an account or log in to an existing account.
- Fill out the required fields in the application form and submit any necessary documents.
- Complete and submit your application.
Please note that if you have not heard back from Markham within four weeks, your application will be regrettably not successful.
YES Sales Associate Application Dates
The YES Sales Associate position is open for applications from young South Africans throughout the year. However, it is essential to note that you should not be studying full time during the year of employment, which runs from April 23 to March 24
