Pick n Pay: Graduate Internships 2025

Pick n Pay: Graduate Internship Programme 2025

Position Summary

| Company: Pick n Pay | Industry: Retail & FMCG | Job Category: Graduate Internship Programme | Location: Nationwide, South Africa |
Listing Reference: PNP-GRAD2025 | Listing Status: Open for Applications | Contract Type: 24-Month Fixed-Term Internship |
Remuneration: Market-Related Monthly Stipend |EE position: Yes | Closing Date: Not Specified (Apply Early to Avoid Disappointment) |

Introduction

Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s leading retail giants, is inviting applications for its 2025 Graduate Internship Programme. This dynamic, structured programme is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by giving graduates hands-on work experience, personal and professional development, and mentorship from senior leaders in a fast-paced retail environment.

Whether you’re passionate about finance, IT, fashion retail, logistics, or people development, Pick n Pay offers a broad spectrum of internship opportunities to equip you with critical workplace skills and prepare you for a successful career.

Job Description

The Graduate Internship Programme runs over 24 months and is tailored to support the growth of ambitious graduates with relevant academic backgrounds. Interns will gain real-world exposure through rotations in their chosen field, involvement in key projects, and ongoing performance reviews with their assigned mentors.

Pick n Pay’s focus on mentorship, collaboration, and innovation ensures that each intern has the chance to grow into a professional who can confidently take on leadership roles in the future.

Available Internship Streams:

Finance Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Or related financial disciplines

Marketing Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Marketing
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Economics
• Or related fields

Property Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Property Development
• Real Estate
• Town Planning
• Construction Management
• Business
• Or related disciplines

Clothing Commercial Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Fashion Management
• Retail Management
• Consumer Science (Clothing/Textiles)
• Marketing
• Supply Chain
• Or any related field focused on clothing/fashion retail

Information Technology Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Information Technology
• Data Science
• Software Engineering
• Or related disciplines

Retail Commercial Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Economics
• Operations Management
• Or related fields

Human Resource Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Human Resource Management
• Psychology
• Business Administration
• Or related fields

Food Technologist and Product Developer Graduate / Intern
Required Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in:

• Consumer Science
• Food Technology
• Or related fields

TVET Finance Students Internship
Required Qualification: N6 Certificate in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Or related financial fields
  Note: Only students who require practical workplace experience to complete their N6 qualification will be considered

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or final-year student with a strong academic background, a passion for innovation, and a desire to grow within the retail industry. Candidates should possess a proactive mindset, be willing to learn, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all tasks.

Role Responsibility

• Actively participate in assigned projects and tasks
• Collaborate with team members to meet organisational goals
• Contribute fresh ideas to improve processes and operations
• Attend all training and mentorship sessions
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders professionally
• Learn and apply the company’s values, policies, and procedures

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Team-player with a collaborative spirit
• Keen attention to detail
• Passion for retail and customer service
• Ability to manage time and deadlines efficiently
• Eagerness to take initiative and learn from feedback

Why Join Pick n Pay?

• Work with a well-established brand that values people development
• Gain exposure to a wide network of industry professionals
• Receive guidance from mentors and senior leadership
• Participate in projects that impact business operations directly
• Opportunity to be absorbed into permanent roles based on performance
• Access to training workshops, leadership development, and personal growth activities

Pick n Pay believes in nurturing the next generation of South African professionals through its graduate programme. The retail sector is ever-evolving, and the company ensures that interns receive relevant, cutting-edge experience aligned with industry needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Certified copies of academic qualifications or transcripts
• Copy of South African ID
• Brief motivation letter indicating preferred internship stream

Applications must be submitted through the official Pick n Pay Careers portal or as per instructions on their website and social media platforms.

This is more than just an internship—it’s a launchpad for your future career in the retail and FMCG space. Whether you are a strategist, problem-solver, tech guru, or creative thinker, Pick n Pay’s Graduate Programme offers a tailored experience to elevate your potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to join one of the country’s most reputable retail employers in 2025.

Apply here