Organisation: youth@WORK
Programme Duration: 12 Months
Monthly Stipend: R5,241
Locations: East London | Pretoria | Isando
Closing Date: 13 March 2026

About youth@WORK

youth@WORK is a leading implementation partner for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme — a nationally recognised initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment by connecting ambitious young South Africans with meaningful, real-world work experience. Through youth@WORK, graduates gain 12 months of hands-on exposure in their fields, building the skills and professional track record needed to compete in today’s job market.

About the YES Programme

The Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme is a South African government-aligned initiative that partners with private sector organisations to create quality work experiences for unemployed youth. youth@WORK is currently recruiting graduates across a wide range of disciplines to be placed with host employers in East London, Pretoria, and Isando.

Available Roles

Opportunities are available across the following disciplines and locations:

HR (East London & Pretoria), Software Development (East London), Mechanical Engineering (East London), Electrical Engineering (East London), Metrology Engineering (East London), Information Technology (East London & Pretoria), Data Science (East London), Business Administration (Pretoria), Finance/Accounting (East London), Logistics & Supply Chain (East London & Pretoria), LLB/Bachelor of Laws (Pretoria), Digital Marketing and Innovation (East London), Policy and Compliance (Pretoria), Sales & Marketing (Pretoria), Industrial Engineering (East London & Isando), and Safety Management (Isando).

Candidates must apply for the role that matches both their qualification and their location of residence.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the YES Programme through youth@WORK, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be between the ages of 18 and 34 (applicants may not turn 35 during the programme). Be a South African citizen. Be currently unemployed. Meet Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements. Hold a Matric certificate and a relevant completed post-school qualification. Reside in or around East London, Pretoria, or Isando. Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. Be computer literate. Be able to work effectively within a team environment.

What’s on Offer

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R5,241 and gain 12 months of structured, relevant work experience within their field of study. This is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates to build their CVs, develop professional skills, and gain the workplace exposure that employers increasingly demand.

How to Apply

Click here to apply on the SA Youth portal to submit your application. Ensure that the role you apply for aligns with your qualification and your current place of residence. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay, as this date is firm.