Company: Pick n Pay
Programme Type: Learnership / Apprentice to Artisan Programme
Reference Number: JR104821
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 12 February 2026

About the Pick n Pay MasterCut Programme

Pick n Pay is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its Blockman MasterCut Apprentice to Artisan Programme 2026.

This is not a short-term internship.
The MasterCut Programme is a structured learnership designed to develop skilled Meat Artisans (Blockmen) for long-term careers within the retail sector.

Successful candidates will receive hands-on workplace training in Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores while learning the full scope of professional butchery operations — from meat preparation to customer service.

This opportunity is ideal for young people looking to build a practical trade skill and enter a recognised artisan career path.

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What the Programme Involves

Participants will train directly in-store while developing technical and operational skills required in retail butchery.

The working environment includes:

• Cold storage areas
• Prolonged standing
• Physically demanding tasks

Both male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.

This programme suits individuals who are:

• Disciplined
• Physically fit
• Willing to learn a specialised trade

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• South African citizen
• Unemployed youth aged 18–34 years
• Physically fit and able to work in cold environments
• Willing to perform manual labour and stand for long periods
• Strong interest in food handling, meat processing, and retail
• Commitment to completing the full MasterCut Programme
• Ability to follow hygiene, safety, and operational procedures

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Programme Training & Skills Development

Successful candidates will receive structured on-the-job training covering:

• Cutting, trimming, and portioning of meat
• Preparation of sausages and processed meat products
• Weighing, wrapping, packaging, and labelling
• Meat display and retail merchandising
• Hygiene standards and food safety regulations
• Safe use and maintenance of butchery tools
• Operation of machinery (band saws and meat-processing equipment)
• Stock rotation, replenishment, and loss control
• Customer service and product guidance

This training leads to real workplace competence, not just theory.

What the Programme Offers

Participants in the MasterCut Programme will benefit from:

• Practical experience in Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores
• Entry into the Apprentice to Artisan career pathway
• Pick n Pay certification at each completed level
• Exposure to professional retail butchery operations
• Development of a recognised, employable trade skill

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Available Store Locations (Gauteng)

Successful applicants may be placed at one of the following Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores:

• Steeldale
• Greenstone
• Princess Crossing
• Woodmead
• Northgate
• Norwood
• Soweto
• Boksburg
• Centurion

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official Pick n Pay careers website.

• Reference Number: JR104821
• Closing Date: 12 February 2026
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

 Apply directly through Pick n Pay’s official careers portal

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Learnerships like this are competitive.
Make sure your CV is clear, your details are accurate, and you apply before the closing date.

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