Planning Internship – Western Cape (12 Months)
- Organization: TFG (The Foschini Group)
- Position: TFG (The Foschini Group)Planning InternTFG (The Foschini Group)
- Location: TFG (The Foschini Group)Cape Town, Western CapeTFG (The Foschini Group)
- Type: Full-time
- Duration: 12 Months
- Closing Date:
- Application Link: Apply
Programme Overview
The TFG Planning Internship offers young South Africans the opportunity to gain valuable first-time work experience within one of the country’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail groups. This 12-month programme provides hands-on exposure to retail planning, supply chain processes, analytics, and business operations across TFG’s various brands.
The internship is aimed at unemployed youth who are eager to build a career in retail planning, merchandising, and data-driven decision-making. Successful candidates will join TFG’s dynamic teams and benefit from training, mentorship, and ongoing support throughout the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset and “trader mentality”
- Show a keen interest in the retail industry
- Understand basic supply chain processes
- Apply strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Support planning functions through analysis and strategic problem solving
- Communicate confidently across various teams and levels
- Work with data, numbers, and insights to support business decisions
- Use basic MS Excel skills to complete planning tasks
- Collaborate effectively as a team player
- Engage with multiple departments to understand retail operations
Requirements
To qualify for this programme, applicants must:
- Be aged 18 to 28 years
- Be a South African citizen
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Be available immediately for a 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hold a completed National Diploma or BCom in:
- Business Management
- Finance
- Statistics
- Economics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Or other related fields
- Have strong communication and numerical skills
- Have an interest in analysis, data, and retail
- Preferably be part of a designated group as per the Employment Equity Act (advantage)
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV (PDF recommended)
- Copy of South African ID
- Copies of completed qualifications
- Any additional documents required on the Learn4Good portal
Important: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Successful candidates will be placed within one of TFG’s retail brands for the full duration of the internship.
Benefits
- Hands-on learning within a leading South African retail group
- Exposure to planning, data analytics, and supply chain processes
- Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to gain real career experience and workplace skills
- A structured programme designed to prepare youth for long-term employment in retail
Conclusion
The TFG Planning Internship is an exciting opportunity for young graduates who want to build a future in retail and planning. With practical experience, structured support, and exposure to real business environments, this internship is a powerful stepping stone into the world of retail analytics and planning.
Apply soon to secure your place in this competitive programme.
