Apply for Mr Price JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme 2026
Mr Price Foundation invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) 2026.
Programme Application Status: Open in Selected Areas
Programme Location: Nationwide (based on postal code availability)
About the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme 2026
The Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) is an impactful initiative by the Mr Price Foundation designed to prepare matriculated youth for entry-level jobs in the retail industry. It offers a two-week work readiness course, combining both theoretical and practical training, and helps participants improve their chances of finding employment.
- South African
- Matriculated
- Aged 18-33 years
- Unemployed
- No criminal record
- We have received a high volume of applicants for the Retail Frontline Programme this year. As a result, we are unable to accept new
The programme includes:
- Online life skills course
- In-person training and job interview simulations
- One week of practical in-store experience
This programme is not a job guarantee, but it equips you with employability skills sought after in the retail sector.
Who Should Apply?
To qualify for the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have Matric/Grade 12
- Be aged 18 to 33
- Be currently unemployed
- Have no criminal record
Please note: Due to high demand, applications may be closed in some areas. Availability is determined by your postal code during the application process.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme 2025: Apply Here
Use your postal code to check if applications are open in your area
