TFG (The Foschini Group), a leading South African fashion and lifestyle retailer with a footprint across Africa and abroad, is offering incredible internship opportunities for young graduates in 2025. These YES internships are designed to provide practical work experience and skills development to unemployed youth across the country. Two exciting positions are now open in the Western Cape—one in Cybersecurity and the other in Marketing.
As a company committed to people development, TFG empowers interns to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the business.
1. YES Internship: Cybersecurity Intern
- Location: Parow East, Western Cape
- Job ID: 7183
- Contract Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily health checks on TFG’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution to ensure all systems are secure and running optimally.
- Handle user lifecycle management, including creation, modification, and deletion of user accounts—ensuring access rights are granted based on job roles and least privilege principles.
- Carry out monthly or periodic user access reviews to detect and remove unnecessary permissions.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- A completed IT degree or diploma is mandatory.
- A minimum of 50% in Pure Mathematics and English during matric.
- Physical Science as a high school subject is considered advantageous.
- Demonstrated interest in Cybersecurity and understanding of network protocols and security principles.
Core Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Foundational knowledge of security tools and best practices.
- Familiarity with IAM concepts and willingness to learn modern cybersecurity technologies.
Personal Attributes and Behaviours
- A strong sense of integrity and responsibility, adhering to ethical conduct.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
- A mindset geared towards continual improvement.
- Resilience, perseverance, and the ability to work in a dynamic team.
- Excellent planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
This internship is ideal for IT graduates who are serious about cybersecurity and want to be part of a team that secures one of South Africa’s leading retail organisations. Interns will gain practical knowledge that could lead to career opportunities in IT security, system administration, and risk compliance.
2. YES Internship: Marketing Intern
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job ID: 6500
- Contract Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting and analysing data from marketing campaigns to assess effectiveness.
- Support the marketing team with daily administrative tasks, including preparing promotional presentations and briefs.
- Assist with market analysis and competitive research.
- Coordinate the distribution of marketing collateral across multiple channels.
- Support store activations, new store launches, and influencer campaigns.
- Update and manage customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Help organise and execute marketing events.
- Liaise with external agencies and assist with preparing campaign presentations.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- A completed degree or diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Prior marketing experience or knowledge of sports/fashion brands is a plus.
Core Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative flair and a passion for marketing and design trends.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team-oriented mindset.
Personal Attributes and Behaviours
- Entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to take initiative.
- Customer-first mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
- Willingness to continually improve, learn new skills, and adapt to changes.
- Confident presentation and communication abilities.
This internship is perfect for marketing graduates who are keen to make a mark in the retail and fashion space. Interns will gain experience working on both local and international campaigns, participate in brand strategy sessions, and build a portfolio that reflects their contributions to TFG’s success.
Why Choose TFG?
As part of the YES Internship, these internships are designed to tackle youth unemployment and offer on-the-job learning opportunities for South African youth. TFG remains committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applicants from designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
Application Details
Interested candidates can apply directly on TFG official career portal:
- Cybersecurity YES Intern – Location: 36 Jenkinson Street, Parow East, 7500
- Marketing YES Intern – Location: 40 JUNCT, Cape Town, 7493
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV, academic records, and any supporting materials (especially for the marketing position, such as a creative portfolio or samples).
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TFG is not just a retailer—it’s a career builder. With a presence in Africa, the UK, and Australia, TFG is an industry leader in omnichannel retail. Interns will join a community of designers, marketers, technologists, and strategists who are shaping the future of retail. The Group prides itself on its values-driven culture, where inclusivity, integrity, and innovation are the cornerstones of everyday work.
