Graduate Programmes at Pepkor Lifestyle

Introduction

• We are looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12 months and TVET 18 months Wholesale & Retail SETA funded work integrated learning experience.
• These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers in Pepkor Lifestyle - one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We require graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualifications:

• logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
• Graduates from TVET Colleges and HET Institution to complete the 18-month practical

To be successful in our organisation, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to take initiative
• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• High standard of work ethic
• Good presentation skills as well as having strong written and verbal communication
• The understanding and ability to enhance customer services

Job Specification

• The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What the programme offers:

• A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.
• Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company
• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees
• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.
• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience
• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant requirements:

• Suitably Qualified from accredited University/Tertiary
• Must be Unemployed
• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
• Must be under the age of 32
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Closing Date 14 July 2026

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Introduction

• We are looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12 months and TVET 18 months Wholesale & Retail SETA funded work integrated learning experience.
• These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers in Pepkor Lifestyle - one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We require graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualifications:

• logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
• Graduates from TVET Colleges and HET Institution to complete the 18-month practical

To be successful in our organisation, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to take initiative
• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• High standard of work ethic
• Good presentation skills as well as having strong written and verbal communication
• The understanding and ability to enhance customer services

Job Specification

• The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What the programme offers:

• A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.
• Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company
• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees
• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.
• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience
• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant requirements:

• Suitably Qualified from accredited University/Tertiary
• Must be Unemployed
• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
• Must be under the age of 32
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Closing Date 14 July 2026

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Introduction

• We are looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12 months and TVET 18 months Wholesale & Retail SETA funded work integrated learning experience.
• These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers in Pepkor Lifestyle - one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We require graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualifications:

• logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
• Graduates from TVET Colleges and HET Institution to complete the 18-month practical

To be successful in our organisation, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to take initiative
• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• High standard of work ethic
• Good presentation skills as well as having strong written and verbal communication
• The understanding and ability to enhance customer services

Job Specification

• The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What the programme offers:

• A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.
• Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company
• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees
• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.
• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience
• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant requirements:

• Suitably Qualified from accredited University/Tertiary
• Must be Unemployed
• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
• Must be under the age of 32
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Closing Date 14 July 2026

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Introduction

• We are looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12 months and TVET 18 months Wholesale & Retail SETA funded work integrated learning experience.
• These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers in Pepkor Lifestyle - one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We require graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualifications:

• logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
• Graduates from TVET Colleges and HET Institution to complete the 18-month practical

To be successful in our organisation, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to take initiative
• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• High standard of work ethic
• Good presentation skills as well as having strong written and verbal communication
• The understanding and ability to enhance customer services

Job Specification

• The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What the programme offers:

• A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.
• Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company
• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees
• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.
• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience
• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant requirements:

• Suitably Qualified from accredited University/Tertiary
• Must be Unemployed
• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
• Must be under the age of 32
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Closing Date 14 July 2026

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Introduction

• We are looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12 months and TVET 18 months Wholesale & Retail SETA funded work integrated learning experience.
• These individuals will play an exciting role in our growth journey while growing their careers in Pepkor Lifestyle - one of South Africa's largest wholesale and retail groups.

Minimum Requirements

We require graduates with a degree or diploma in the following qualifications:

• logistics and Supply Chain Management N6
• Graduates from TVET Colleges and HET Institution to complete the 18-month practical

To be successful in our organisation, the following abilities and competencies are required:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to take initiative
• Critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• High standard of work ethic
• Good presentation skills as well as having strong written and verbal communication
• The understanding and ability to enhance customer services

Job Specification

• The primary aim of this opportunity is to develop young, motivated and high performing graduates who will infuse their talent into the organization. The graduates will be given structured workplace experience.

What the programme offers:

• A large team of professionals to support graduates with professional growth and provide project resources.
• Exciting career growth prospects in the workplace with access to professionals who are leaders in their fields.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Required to attend all on-boarding / induction programmes and meetings which provide information about different functions of the company
• Execute duties as required, under the supervision of senior employees
• Perform research and document trends within the various functions of the company such as for instance new technology that can be implemented, best practices, etc.
• Visit different locations / stores in order to get hands on working experience
• Make presentations on the basis of which he or she may be evaluated
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Applicant requirements:

• Suitably Qualified from accredited University/Tertiary
• Must be Unemployed
• Must be a South African Citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
• Must be under the age of 32
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Closing Date 14 July 2026

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Job Purpose:

• To manage and lead the Contact centre workforce, inbound credit application, approvals, and fraud prevention functions. This role drives the achievement of agreed financial targets while ensuring alignment in competence, legal, and policy compliance between the Collection Strategies and optimal people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and optimisation of the Central Approvals, Central Credit referrals, and Application Fraud functions.
• Delivery of the financial income statement and budget objectives for the full portfolio, managing operating and variable expenses within budget.
• Drive the ownership, execution, and optimisation of the Collection Strategy, campaigns, and Data Management through teams and individuals.
• Drive the achievement of collection targets to maximize collections and profitability, setting optimal daily and monthly targets for each team.
• Ensure full adherence and compliance to legislative and industry regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Exert optimal impact upon the workforce, performance, People Management/Leadership, and Engagement.
• Manage and optimise all resources, including staff, recruitment processes, capacity planning, and performance.
• Interpret and act on reports and data to initiate and drive the correct business outcomes.
• Measure, evaluate, and report on the status of the Contact Centres against internal baseline acceptance and industry standards.
• Ensure effective team management in a customer-centric manner.

Competency Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Business Acumen and an understanding of the Retail environment.
• Sound working knowledge of all CAP, Regulations, legal, and related statutory regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of Pepkor Lifestyle Policies, Practices & Procedures.
• Workforce Management Systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of Recoveries processes within a Contact Centre.
• Mastery of core consultant curriculum and scripts for collections systems.

Skills:

• Management, leadership, and engagement skills.
• Communication and listening excellence.
• Financial acumen.
• Relevant systems proficiency, including MS Office and Quality Management Systems skills.
• Proven recognition and reward management skills.
• Proven coaching and mentorship capability.
• Sound labour and stakeholder relationship skills.
• High-level problem-solving skills.
• Planning and prioritising excellence.

Behaviours:

• Drive and energy.
• Courage, confidence, conviction, and decisiveness.
• Emotional maturity.
• Personal resilience.
• Taking action.
• Communication

Minimum Qualifications:

• Numeric and literacy equivalent to a B Degree or higher / National Qualifications Framework (NQF) 6.
• Minimum of 8+ years of total experience.
• 5 to 8 years of experience specifically in a Credit Call Centre.
• Proficient ethical leadership abilities.

Closing Date 01 July 2026