Mr Price Group: Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) 2026

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Mr Price Group Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) 2026.

Mr Price Group invites final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for the 2026 Workplace Experience Program (WEP) in the Buying Stream (Apparel), Buying Stream (Homeware), and Planning Stream. This short-term workplace exposure programme runs from 22 June to 10 July 2026 at the Mr Price Group Head Office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, offering valuable insight into retail merchandise buying, product development, and retail planning careers.

The programme is designed for students studying qualifications such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Consumer Science, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain, Retail Management, and related fields. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, as a closing date has not been specified. Eligible candidates gain practical experience, professional exposure, and an opportunity to be identified as future retail talent.

Workplace Experience Program (WEP) 2026:

Buying Stream – Apparel
  • Position: Workplace Experience Program – Buying Stream (Apparel)
  • Duration: 22 June – 10 July 2026
  • Location: Mr Price Group Head Office, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Buying Stream – Homeware
  • Position: Workplace Experience Program – Buying Stream (Homeware)
  • Duration: 22 June – 10 July 2026
  • Location: Mr Price Group Head Office, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Planning Stream
  • Position: Workplace Experience Program – Planning Stream
  • Duration: 22 June – 10 July 2026
  • Location: Mr Price Group Head Office, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Closing Date: 03 April 2026

Mr Price Group is inviting final-year students and post-graduate candidates across South Africa to apply for its Workplace Experience Programme (WEP) — a short-term career exposure programme designed to introduce students to retail merchandising, product buying, and planning careers at one of South Africa’s leading fashion and homeware retailers.

This programme acts as a working interview opportunity, allowing participants to gain practical industry experience while positioning themselves for future graduate roles within the organisation.

About the Workplace Experience Programme (WEP)

The WEP programme gives selected students the opportunity to:

  • Gain hands-on exposure to the retail industry
  • Experience real business operations at head office level
  • Learn directly from experienced retail professionals
  • Demonstrate their potential in a working interview environment
  • Explore career opportunities in merchandise buying and planning
  • Build valuable industry networks
  • Strengthen their CV with corporate retail experience

Outstanding performers may be considered for future opportunities within Mr Price Group.

Programme Duration and Location

Start Date: Monday, 22 June 2026
End Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Host Location: Mr Price Group Head Office, Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)

Participants will work alongside experienced teams in a fast-paced retail environment during the programme period.

Available Programme Streams

Applicants may apply for one of the following streams depending on their qualification field:

1. Buying Stream – Apparel

The Apparel Buying Stream introduces students to careers in fashion retail merchandising and product buying, focusing on how fashion ranges are planned, sourced, and delivered to stores.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain insight into:

  • Fashion trend forecasting
  • Product selection and assortment planning
  • Supplier coordination
  • Pricing strategies
  • Retail performance analysis
  • Range building processes
  • Customer-focused merchandising decisions

This stream is ideal for students passionate about fashion, textiles, and retail product strategy.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be studying one of the following:

  • Fashion Design
  • Clothing Management
  • Consumer Science in Clothing Retail Management
  • Fashion Production
  • Fashion Buying
  • Textile Design

Candidates should be in their final year (3rd year) of undergraduate studies or completing postgraduate (Honours) qualifications.

2. Buying Stream – Homeware

The Homeware Buying Stream focuses on the retail lifecycle of home décor, lifestyle products, and household merchandise.

Participants will gain exposure to product development processes specific to homeware categories sold across retail stores.

What You Will Learn

Students will explore:

  • Homeware product sourcing strategies
  • Range planning for seasonal collections
  • Trend analysis in interior lifestyle markets
  • Supplier engagement processes
  • Merchandise performance tracking
  • Retail assortment decision-making

This stream suits students interested in home décor retail, product styling, and consumer-driven merchandise planning.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be studying one of the following:

  • Interior Design
  • Consumer Science in Clothing Retail
  • Textile Management

Applicants must be in their final undergraduate year or completing postgraduate studies.

3. Planning Stream

The Planning Stream provides exposure to careers in Retail Merchandise Planning and Location Planning, which are critical for ensuring the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

This stream is ideal for analytically strong students interested in retail strategy, forecasting, and supply chain decision-making.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain insight into:

  • Merchandise planning systems
  • Sales forecasting techniques
  • Inventory allocation strategies
  • Store performance analysis
  • Data-driven retail decisions
  • Location-based planning models
  • Demand prediction processes

Planning teams play a key role in ensuring profitability and operational efficiency across retail stores nationwide.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be studying one of the following:

  • Business Science
  • Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • BCom Supply Chain Management
  • Retail Management

Candidates must be in their final undergraduate year or completing postgraduate studies.

Who Should Apply?

Mr Price Group is looking for motivated students who:

  • Are in their final year of study or completing postgraduate qualifications
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance
  • Show interest in retail careers
  • Have analytical or creative problem-solving abilities
  • Are eager to learn in a fast-paced corporate environment
  • Can work collaboratively within professional teams

This programme is especially valuable for students considering careers in:

  • Retail Buying
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Product Development
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Fashion Retail Management
  • Homeware Retail Merchandising
Benefits of Participating in the WEP Programme

Successful applicants will:

  • Gain real-world retail head office exposure
  • Participate in a structured workplace learning experience
  • Build professional networks within a major retail organisation
  • Strengthen employability before graduation
  • Improve understanding of corporate retail careers
  • Position themselves for potential graduate opportunities

Many previous WEP participants have gone on to secure longer-term roles within the retail industry.

Programme Dates Reminder

22 June – 10 July 2026
Durban Head Office – Mr Price Group

Closing Date: 03 April 2026

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to the competitive selection process.

Interested candidates should apply online through the official Mr Price Group careers portal by searching for the Workplace Experience Program stream that matches their qualification and submitting the required application documents before positions are filled, as no closing date has been specified. Early application is encouraged to increase the chances of selection for this competitive workplace learning opportunity.

Apply Here: Workplace Experience Program (WEP) 2026