‘YES’ LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME

YES Programme Learnership Opportunity

Manufacturing Plant – South of Johannesburg

A vacancy for learnerships through the Government-incentivised Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme exists within a manufacturing plant based in the South of Johannesburg.

Programme Duration

• 12 months (1 year)
• Working days: Monday to Friday
• Training/classes will be attended on selected Fridays

Important Dates

• Closing date for applications: 13 February 2026
• Shortlisting feedback by: 20 February 2026

If you do not hear from us by this date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Purpose of the YES Programme

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a business-driven initiative that partners with government and the private sector to tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge.

The programme provides previously disadvantaged youth with a first opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, enabling participants to demonstrate their abilities, develop a strong work ethic, and build credibility in the workplace.

Upon completion, participants will gain:

• Practical work experience
• A CV and reference letter
• Improved employability and access to future work opportunities

As part of the programme, learners will receive a smartphone preloaded with the YES app, which must be used to log activities and complete 21 work-readiness modules.

Who Qualifies

• African, Coloured & Indian youth
• Aged 18 – 35 years
• South African citizen
• Currently unemployed
• Minimum qualification: Grade 12 (Matric)

Positions Available

• Production Personnel
• Dispatch / Stores Personnel
• Quality Controller
• Maintenance
• S.H.E (Safety, Health & Environment)

Benefits

• Smartphone preloaded with the YES app (no data required)
• Minimum monthly stipend of R4 992.00 for 12 months
• One year of work experience
• Skills development and workplace exposure
• CV and reference letter upon completion
• Possibility of permanent employment for selected candidates

What’s Expected From You

• Commitment to completing the full 12-month programme
• Willingness to learn, grow, and gain work experience
• Positive, respectful, and professional attitude
• Punctuality and adherence to working hours
• Reporting absenteeism to your supervisor/manager
• Submission of valid proof for any absence (e.g. doctor’s note)
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Attendance of all training provided by the company

You will be required to sign a Fixed-Term Contract of Employment and will remain an employee of the company until 28 February 2027.

Documentation Required

(To be submitted upon application / shortlisting)

• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Updated CV
• Proof of unemployment
• Any additional documents as requested

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