Clicks Group TVET Internships 2026 Open New Doors for South African Youth

South Africa’s retail industry continues to play a major role in youth employment and workplace training, and the newly announced Clicks Group TVET Internships 2026 programme is expected to attract strong interest from unemployed graduates across the country.

Through its partnership with The Body Shop retail stores, the Clicks Group is offering a structured 18-month TVET Internship Programme designed to provide practical retail industry experience for young South Africans who have completed N6 Business Related Courses. The initiative targets unemployed TVET graduates between the ages of 18 and 29 and will be hosted in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Applications close on 26 May 2026, giving eligible candidates a limited window to secure a place in one of South Africa’s best-known retail environments.

A Retail Internship Built Around Practical Experience

Unlike short workplace shadowing programmes, the Clicks Group TVET Internship Programme focuses on long-term practical exposure inside active retail operations.

Interns selected for the programme will work directly within The Body Shop stores, learning how large retail environments function on a daily basis. The programme emphasizes hands-on development rather than classroom-based training alone.

Participants will gain workplace exposure in areas including:

• Customer service
• Retail operations
• Sales and selling techniques
• Stock management
• Store support activities
• Workplace communication
• Retail administration

The internship is intended to bridge the gap between theoretical TVET studies and real-world employment requirements. For many graduates, workplace experience remains one of the biggest barriers to securing permanent employment, especially in competitive sectors such as retail and customer service.

Why The Body Shop and Clicks Matter in South African Retail

The internship programme is backed by the Clicks Group, one of South Africa’s largest retail and healthcare companies. Founded in 1968, Clicks has grown into a major retail force with more than 1,000 stores and nearly 800 pharmacies across Southern Africa.

The Body Shop operates under the Clicks Group franchise arrangement in South Africa and has been managed by Clicks since 2001. The brand is widely recognized for its naturally inspired beauty products and cruelty-free skincare philosophy.

For interns, this creates an opportunity to train within established retail systems that already serve millions of customers across the region.

The Body Shop stores are positioned in major retail centres and shopping destinations across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town.

Internship Opportunities Available in 2026

The programme has been divided into two regional opportunities.

Johannesburg – Inland Region

Position: TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) – The Body Shop Inland
Reference Number: click_025265
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Cape Town – Coastal West Region

Position: TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) – The Body Shop Coastal West
Reference Number: click_025266
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

The regional structure allows interns to work within different retail markets while still receiving standardized workplace exposure under the broader Clicks Group system.

Skills the Programme Wants to Develop

Retail work today requires more than simply operating tills or assisting shoppers. Modern retail environments increasingly demand communication abilities, digital literacy, customer engagement skills, and operational understanding.

The Clicks Group internship specifically highlights several competencies candidates should demonstrate, including:

• Good communication skills
• Customer service abilities
• Listening skills
• Interpersonal capabilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic selling skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of stock management

These skills align closely with the broader transformation of South Africa’s retail sector, where customer experience and operational efficiency are becoming central to business growth.

Who Can Apply?

The internship programme is open to South African citizens who meet the following requirements:

Minimum Academic Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Completed N6 Certificate in Business Related Courses

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be unemployed
• Be South African citizens
• Be between 18 and 29 years old
• Be available for the full 18-month programme

The programme is specifically targeted at unemployed youth, reflecting the continued effort by both private companies and public institutions to address youth unemployment through workplace development initiatives.

Documents Applicants Must Prepare

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their application documents early to avoid last-minute delays before the closing date.

Required documents include:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Certified copy of N6 Certificate

Having complete and properly certified documentation is often essential in internship recruitment processes, particularly when applications are screened at scale.

The Growing Importance of TVET Programmes in South Africa

TVET colleges have become increasingly important in South Africa’s employment ecosystem. As industries seek more practical and workplace-ready graduates, internship programmes linked to TVET qualifications continue to expand.

Retail remains one of the country’s largest employers, and programmes such as the Clicks Group TVET Internship are viewed as critical pathways into formal employment for young people without prior experience.

The internship also reflects a broader trend among large South African companies to invest in structured youth development initiatives instead of relying solely on traditional recruitment methods.

For graduates, exposure to customer-facing retail environments can lead to future opportunities in:

• Retail management
• Store operations
• Sales coordination
• Customer relations
• Inventory administration
• Merchandising
• Brand support roles

How to Apply for the Clicks Group TVET Internship 2026

Applications are being processed separately for Johannesburg and Cape Town opportunities.

Johannesburg Internship Application

Applicants can apply for:

TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) – The Body Shop Inland

Reference Number: click_025265

Click here to apply for the Johannesburg TVET Internship 2026

Cape Town Internship Application

Applicants can apply for:

TVET Internship (Business Related Courses) – The Body Shop Coastal West

Reference Number: click_025266

Click here to apply for the Cape Town TVET Internship 2026

Candidates should ensure all supporting documents are complete before submitting their applications.

A Valuable Entry Point Into South Africa’s Retail Sector

For many unemployed graduates, gaining the first piece of professional experience remains the hardest step toward long-term employment. The Clicks Group TVET Internship Programme 2026 offers more than temporary workplace exposure — it provides structured training within one of South Africa’s most recognizable retail organizations.

As competition for internships continues to rise, programmes tied to major retail brands like Clicks and The Body Shop are likely to remain highly sought after by TVET graduates hoping to strengthen their employability and workplace confidence.

With the application deadline set for 26 May 2026, interested candidates are expected to move quickly to secure an opportunity in the programme.