GIBB: YES Programme 2025/2026

ByRainbow Time

GIBB invites unemployed South African youth aged 18–35 to apply for the 2025/2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme. This initiative offers a 12-month fixed-term contract to gain skills, workplace experience, and a salary in fields like Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Business Admin, IT, Finance, or Supply Chain Management. Opportunities are available in Lephalale, Thabazimbi, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Lephalale – 2025/2026 (Lephalale)
Reference Number: GIB-352
Application Deadline: 5 September 2025

Description:
Apply for GIBB’s Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, an initiative for young South Africans, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme, a business-led collaboration with government, aims to reduce youth unemployment by providing skills development, workplace experience, and a salary to enhance long-term employment prospects.

Position Available:

  • 1 x Student with a BTech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Requirements:

  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Thabazimbi site.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: Yes
Location: Lephalale

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Thabazimbi – 2025/2026 (Thabazimbi)
Reference Number: GIB-351
Application Deadline: 5 September 2025

Description:
Join GIBB’s Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for young South Africans, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme collaborates with government to reduce youth unemployment by offering skills training, workplace experience, and a salary to improve long-term job prospects.

Positions Available:

  • 1 x Student with a BTech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • 1 x Student registered with SACPCMP as a Candidate Health and Safety Officer (CAN CHSO) or with an NQF Level 4/5 in Health and Safety from accredited providers (e.g., Shemtrack, Samtrack, Oxbridge).

Requirements:

  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Thabazimbi site.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: Yes
Location: Thabazimbi

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Business Admin/Project/IT/Finance or Supply Chain Management (Gauteng)
Reference Number: GIB-341
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Description:
Apply for GIBB’s YES Programme, open to all South African youth, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme partners with government to reduce youth unemployment by providing skills, workplace experience, and a salary to enhance long-term employability.

Position Available:

  • YES Learner placements in Group Shared Services (Business Admin, Project, IT, Finance, or Supply Chain Management).

Requirements:

  • Grade 12.
  • National Diploma/Degree in Business Admin, Project, IT, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications and academic record.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Johannesburg office.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: No
Location: Gauteng

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Electrical Engineering (Johannesburg) (Gauteng)
Reference Number: GIB-344
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Description:
Join GIBB’s YES Programme, open to all South African youth, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme collaborates with government to reduce youth unemployment by providing skills, experience, and a salary to improve long-term job prospects.

Position Available:

  • YES Learner placements in WIIG and Transport (Electrical Engineering).

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science, and English.
  • BTech/BEng in Electrical Engineering.
  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications and academic record.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Johannesburg office.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: Yes
Location: Gauteng

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Mechanical Engineering (Johannesburg) (Gauteng)
Reference Number: GIB-343
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Description:
Apply for GIBB’s YES Programme, open to all South African youth, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme works with government to reduce youth unemployment by offering skills, workplace experience, and a salary to enhance employability.

Position Available:

  • YES Learner placements in WIIG and Transport (Mechanical Engineering).

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science, and English.
  • BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • CAD literate (preferably AutoCAD or similar).
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications and academic record.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Johannesburg office.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: No
Location: Gauteng

Position: GIBB YES Programme – Cape Town – 2025/2026 (Cape Town CBD)
Reference Number: GIB-348
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Description:
Join GIBB’s YES Programme, open to all South African youth, including those with disabilities (please mention your disability in your application).

Core Purpose:
The YES Programme partners with government to reduce youth unemployment by providing skills, experience, and a salary to improve long-term employability.

Positions Available:

  • Transportation: 2 x Students with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • Structures: 1 x Student with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structures).

Requirements:

  • South African citizen (born in South Africa).
  • Aged 18–35.
  • Unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Not a previous YES beneficiary.
  • PC literate.
  • Aspiration to learn new skills in your field.
  • Responsible and honest.

Application Requirements:

  • Updated CV.
  • Copies of qualifications.
  • Copy of ID.

Additional Information:
Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if selected, will be placed at our Cape Town office.

Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Duration: 9–12 months
EE Position: Yes
Location: Cape Town CBD

How To Apply

Apply Here: Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2025/2026