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🌟 TVET Internship Opportunity (6-Month Programme) | Service Area Assistant | Pick n Pay Gauteng

CompanyPick n Pay
LocationSouth Africa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Responsibilities include assisting with product preparation, merchandising, replenishment, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety across departments like Deli, Bakery, and Produce. Interns will also deliver excellent customer service and support stock rotation to minimize waste.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
32779
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion. Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact. Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons. The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain. To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
About the Role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

🌟 TVET Internship Opportunity (6-Month Programme) | Service Area Assistant | Pick n Pay Gauteng
Are you a TVET student or graduate looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in retail?
Pick n Pay is offering an exciting 6-month internship programme for motivated individuals to join our stores as Service Area Assistants across our Deli, Bakery, and Produce departments in Gauteng.

🔹 Key Responsibilities
• Assist with product preparation, merchandising, and replenishment
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and quality standards
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Support stock rotation and minimize waste
• Work collaboratively to achieve department targets

🔹 Minimum Requirements

  • TVET qualification or currently studying (Hospitality, Food Services, Retail or related)
  • Strong interest in retail and customer-facing roles
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

🔹 Internship Overview

This structured internship programme is designed to provide real workplace exposure and equip you with essential skills in retail operations, food handling, and customer service within a fast-paced store environment

🔹 What You’ll Gain

  • 6 months of hands-on retail experience
  • Exposure to Deli, Bakery, and Produce operations
  • Development of critical workplace and customer service skills

Potential pipeline for future opportunities within Pick n Pay

📍 Location: Gauteng (various stores)
Duration: 6 Months
💰 Stipend: Monthly stipend provided

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Key Skills
Product PreparationMerchandisingReplenishmentHygieneFood SafetyQuality StandardsCustomer ServiceStock RotationWaste MinimizationTeamworkCommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Categories
RetailHospitalityFood & BeverageCustomer Service & SupportTrades