HST: Youth Employment Service (YES) programme

ByRainbow Time

Health Systems Trust (HST) invites young South Africans aged between 18 and 35 years to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, offering 25 practical work experience opportunities in the health sector. This initiative targets unemployed individuals who are not currently enrolled in full-time studies and are not receiving government grants, with the exception of social relief grants. Selected candidates will engage in administrative and operational tasks at various health facilities within uMgungundlovu District or at the HST Head Office in Westville, Durban.

Applicants must possess a matric certificate and provide supporting documents such as a certified ID, proof of residence, and an affidavit confirming unemployment and grant status. Applications for corporate services roles should be submitted directly to the HST HR Department at 1 Maryvale Road, while those for district placements can be dropped off at designated clinics. The deadline for submission is 17 October 2025 at 16:30, making timely applications essential to secure these valuable opportunities.

Position

Youth Employment Service (YES) programme opportunities

  • 19 positions in uMgungundlovu District clinics
  • 6 positions in Corporate Services at HST Head Office
Duration

Not specified (practical work experience phase)

Location
  • Various clinics in uMgungundlovu District (e.g., Maguzu, Howick, Mpophomeni)
  • HST Head Office, 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban
Closing Date

17 October 2025 at 16:30

Health Systems Trust: Youth Employment Service (YES) Opportunities
Overview

Health Systems Trust (HST), in collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, is providing 25 opportunities for young South Africans to acquire practical work experience in the health sector. Selected candidates will engage in day-to-day administrative tasks and other activities to foster experiential learning.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
  • Be currently unemployed.
  • Not be enrolled in full-time studies.
  • Not be receiving any government grants (e.g., NSFAS or disability grants; social relief grant recipients are eligible).
  • Have an interest in gaining experience within the health sector.
Available Positions
uMgungundlovu District (19 Positions)

Candidates will be placed at the following facilities:

  • Maguzu
  • Howick
  • Mpophomeni
  • Caluza
  • Mpumuza
  • Pata
  • Eastboom
  • Masons
  • Central City
  • Imbalenhle
  • Impilwenhle
  • Snathing
  • Gcumisa
  • Appelsbosch
  • Richmond
  • Ndaleni
  • Gomane
  • Bruntville
  • Mooi River Clinic
Corporate Services (6 Positions)

Candidates will be placed in the following departments at HST Head Office (1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban):

  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Administration
Minimum Requirement
  • Matric certificate
Application Process

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of Identity Document (ID)
  • Certified Matric certificate
  • Proof of residence (obtained from the Ward Councillor)
  • Affidavit confirming unemployment and non-receipt of any government grant (excluding the social relief grant)
Submission Instructions
  • For Corporate Services Positions: Deliver documents to Health Systems Trust, HR Department, 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban.
  • For uMgungundlovu District Positions: Drop CVs in the boxes marked “CVs” at the clinics listed above.
Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 17 October 2025 at 16:30.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact Health Systems Trust at:

  • Address: 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban
  • Note: No additional contact details are provided in this announcement.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme with Health Systems Trust (HST) must prepare a comprehensive application package. This should include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a certified copy of the identity document, a certified matric certificate, and proof of residence obtained from the Ward Councillor. Additionally, an affidavit is required to confirm that the applicant is unemployed and not receiving any government grants, except for social relief grants.

Completed applications for corporate services positions should be delivered directly to the Health Systems Trust Human Resources Department at 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban. For positions within the uMgungundlovu District, CVs must be dropped off in designated boxes marked “CVs” located at the specific clinics listed for placement. All applications must be submitted by the closing date of 17 October 2025 at 16:30 to be considered for these opportunities.