Are you a recent HR graduate aspiring to kick‑start your career in a vibrant, fast‑paced retail environment? The Mr Price Group Human Resource Graduate Programme offers a unique 12‑month development journey designed for newly qualified BCom graduates in HR, Industrial Psychology, Supply Chain (with HR major), or Economics (with HR major)
Who Should Apply?
Ideal candidates will have:
- A completed under- or postgraduate BCom in HR-related fields
- No current registration in further studies or permanent employment exceeding one year
- Availability from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Willingness to be based at the Durban Head Office or Hammarsdale Distribution Centre
Applicants demonstrating the following will stand out:
- Strong business partnering and networking skills
- Passion for retail
- Digital savviness, critical thinking, agility, innovation, resilience
- A self-starter mindset
What You Will Do?
This isn’t a typical classroom programme. Over one year, graduates will:
- Work on real HR projects in business and retail operations
- Benefit from structured on-the-job training and mentorship
- Rotate through core HR functions: talent acquisition, employee relations, learning & development, performance management, and HR data analytics
- Build strong foundations in business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and operational HR
By program end, you’ll not only understand the inner workings of HR in one of South Africa’s leading retail groups—you’ll also emerge ready for a full-time HR role within Mr Price.
APPLY FOR THE MR PRICE HUMAN RESOURCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR 2025 HERE
Why Mr Price Group?
The Mr Price Group is a powerhouse in the retail market—operating over 3,000 stores across Africa and generating nearly R38 billion in 2024 revenue. As an employer, it offers:
- A dynamic, fast-moving culture reflective of the broader retail explosion
- Structured graduate development via the Mr Price Academy, blending classroom, online learning, and assessments
- Exposure to multiple divisions—apparel (MRP), homeware (MRP Home), sportswear, mobile, financial services, and specialty brands like Yuppiechef and Studio 88
- A strong track record of fostering internal talent through structured graduate and workplace experience programmes
What’s In It For You?
- Accelerated Career Development: Gain hands-on HR experience in a real-world business.
- Mentorship & Networking: Learn from seasoned professionals and build valuable connections.
- Future Ready: Be well-prepared for a permanent HR role within the Group.
- Competitive Stipend: Receive a SETA-funded monthly stipend.
- Equal Opportunity Workplace: Mr Price Group is committed to employment equity
Application Tips
- Tailor your CV and motivation letter to highlight relevant HR academic and practical achievements.
- Showcase instances where you’ve demonstrated critical thinking, innovation, digital agility, and resilience—key traits the programme values .
- Apply ASAP – No closing date specified
Our Conclusion:
The Mr Price Group Human Resource Graduate Programme is a golden opportunity for emerging HR professionals seeking an immersive, career-accelerating experience within a leading retail organisation. If you tick the academic and personal qualities listed, this is your launchpad into a promising HR career.
CLOSING DATE: NOT SPECIFIED
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