SPAR South Africa was honoured with the Top Job Contributor Award at the YES ESG Awards 2025. The recognition speaks directly to the retailer’s commitment to youth empowerment, community upliftment, and long-term socio-economic impact.

Since 2019, SPAR South Africa has been scaling the involvement in the YES Programme, ensuring that young people are not only given opportunities but real pathways to build a future.

Each year, the organisation places over 500 youth across its businesses, providing workplace experience, skills development, and exposure to a business environment that many young people would otherwise never access. But what truly sets SPAR South Africa apart is what happens after the programme.

The organisation does not just host youth for 12 months — it absorbs top-performing talent into permanent roles, ensuring sustainability, dignity, and long-term growth.

Being recognised as the Top Job Contributor is a powerful affirmation of the impact the business is making across divisions, retailers, partners, and distribution centre teams who enable young people to thrive.

Source: SPAR South Africa

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About SPAR South Africa

SPAR South Africa was established in 1963 when a license was granted by SPAR International to a local business. Today, the license holder is listed on the Johannesburg stock exchange and operates different retail organisations as well as a robust distribution network. SPAR South Africa grants sub-licences to independent retailers to operate SPAR branded stores across the country.