Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027

Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027 – 10 Positions Available

Arjo has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Youth Employment Services (YES) Learnership Programme, providing unemployed South African youth and graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the healthcare and medical technology industry.

The programme is designed for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are currently unemployed and want to build their professional skills and gain meaningful work experience. Successful candidates will spend 12 months gaining on-the-job experience across different departments within Arjo.

The programme offers opportunities in administration, human resources, warehousing, technical services, quality assurance, billing, rental operations, and customer support.

Successful participants will receive a monthly stipend of R5,614 and gain workplace exposure that can strengthen their future employment prospects.

Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026 Details

About the Arjo YES Programme

Arjo is a healthcare company focused on solutions that support people facing mobility challenges. The organisation operates internationally and provides products and solutions related to patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism.

Through the YES programme, Arjo aims to provide young South Africans with practical exposure to the workplace while helping participants develop professional and technical skills.

The programme is suitable for both Matriculants and graduates, although some of the individual positions may have additional experience or qualification preferences.

Participants will have the opportunity to work within a professional healthcare and medical technology environment and develop skills that can be useful when pursuing future employment.

Available Arjo YES Learnership Positions

Arjo has listed 10 opportunities across several locations.

1. Reception and Operations Administrator – Rosslyn, Akasia

Reference: YES01

Positions available: 1

The Reception and Operations Administrator will provide front-office, administrative, customer service, and operational support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Welcoming clients and visitors
• Assisting visitors with office navigation
• Providing customer service
• Performing data entry and filing
• Preparing meeting and training rooms
• Maintaining visitor logs
• Managing visitor badges
• Maintaining serial number databases
• Monitoring employee time and attendance records
• Distributing cycle count sheets
• Investigating discrepancies

2. Human Resource Administrator – Samrand, Centurion

Reference: YES02

Positions available: 1

This position provides exposure to human resources administration and employee support.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating employee records
• Filing HR documentation
• Conducting HR file audits
• Supporting digitalisation of HR processes
• Assisting with payroll-related information
• Supporting leave, absence, and bonus administration
• Assisting with benefits administration
• Responding to employee queries
• Supporting disciplinary processes
• Drafting notices and charge sheets
• Arranging hearings
• Taking meeting minutes
• Supporting employee engagement activities
• Assisting with training and development programmes
• Supporting HR projects and communications

3. Warehouse Assistant – Rosslyn, Akasia

Reference: YES03

Positions available: 5

The Warehouse Assistant opportunity provides practical exposure to inventory and warehouse operations.

Duties include:

• Receiving stock
• Picking and packing stock
• Counting and verifying inventory
• Conducting cycle counts
• Capturing serial numbers
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Inspecting items for damage or faults
• Reporting discrepancies
• Assisting with dispatch activities
• Filing and maintaining records
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe workplace

4. Junior Service Technician – Cape Town, Stikland Industrial

Reference: YES04

Positions available: 1

This opportunity is suited to candidates interested in technical, engineering, electrical, mechanical, or service-related work.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing equipment
• Diagnosing problems
• Repairing and servicing equipment
• Restoring equipment to operational condition
• Performing annual maintenance on demonstration equipment
• Completing quality field actions
• Preparing service and repair reports

The listing indicates that 0–1 year’s experience in a relevant technical, engineering, electrical, mechanical, or service environment is applicable. A willingness to travel and work in field-service environments may also be required.

5. Service Assessment Administrator – Rosslyn, Akasia

Reference: YES05

Positions available: 1

The Service Assessment Administrator will support service operations through administration, customer communication, reporting, and record management.

Responsibilities include:

• Logging and updating service requests
• Tracking service calls
• Communicating with customers about job status
• Communicating technician attendance information
• Capturing daily technician activities
• Compiling reports
• Monitoring submissions
• Identifying discrepancies
• Maintaining assessment records
• Supporting data analysis
• Managing service documentation
• Providing administrative support to the Service team

6. Rental and Operations Administrator – Cape Town, Stikland Industrial

Reference: YES06

Positions available: 1

The role involves supporting rental operations and maintaining accurate asset and inventory records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and dispatching stock
• Capturing rental asset movements
• Cross-referencing documentation
• Maintaining records
• Filing documents
• Preparing daily reports
• Conducting stock counts
• Verifying inventory accuracy
• Inspecting items for damage or faults
• Ensuring receiving and dispatch transactions are properly documented

7. Rental and Operations Administrator – Samrand, Centurion

Reference: YES07

Positions available: 1

This position has similar responsibilities to the Cape Town Rental and Operations Administrator role.

The successful learner will support rental operations, asset administration, inventory control, stock counts, documentation, reporting, receiving, and dispatch processes.

8. Rental and Operations Administrator – Durban, Pinetown

Reference: YES08

Positions available: 1

The Durban opportunity provides exposure to rental and operational administration.

Responsibilities include supporting stock receiving and dispatch, recording rental asset movements, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, conducting inventory checks, and verifying that transactions are accurately recorded.

9. Quality Assurance Administrator – Rosslyn, Akasia

Reference: YES09

Positions available: 1

The Quality Assurance Administrator will support quality, compliance, health and safety, and inventory-related activities.

Duties include:

• Maintaining quality management documentation
• Supporting internal audits
• Tracking non-conformances
• Tracking corrective actions
• Assisting with complaint investigations
• Coordinating health and safety inspections
• Maintaining training and inspection records
• Supporting safety awareness initiatives
• Reporting workplace hazards
• Issuing spare parts to service technicians
• Maintaining spare parts location records
• Supporting inventory management

The listing indicates that 0–1 year’s experience in administration, quality, supply chain, or health and safety may be relevant. Exposure to ISO standards or occupational health and safety requirements will be advantageous.

10. Billing Administrator – Samrand, Centurion

Reference: YES10

Positions available: 1

The Billing Administrator will assist with customer invoicing, billing administration, records, and customer queries.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing customer invoices
• Verifying billing information
• Ensuring data accuracy
• Responding to billing queries
• Assisting customers
• Escalating complex billing issues
• Maintaining billing records
• Supporting month-end billing activities
• Supporting reporting
• Maintaining compliance with company policies
• Maintaining confidentiality

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants interested in the Arjo YES Learnership Programme must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric)
• Be currently unemployed
• Have a clear criminal record
• Have a clear credit record
• Reside within the geographical area designated for the position
• Not currently participate in another learnership, internship, or training programme
• Not have previously participated in another learnership, internship, or training programme
• Be willing and committed to completing the full 12-month programme

A relevant qualification, diploma, or degree aligned with a particular position will be advantageous.

Applicants should carefully check the requirements of the specific reference number they are applying for, as certain positions have additional experience or technical requirements.

What Arjo Offers

Successful YES participants will receive a monthly stipend of R5,614 during the programme.

The programme also provides:

• On-the-job learning
• Practical workplace experience
• Exposure to a global medical technology company
• Professional development opportunities
• Training and support
• Experience across different business functions
• An opportunity to build skills for future employment

On successful completion of the year-long programme, participants will have gained practical workplace experience that can be included in their future job applications.

Arjo YES Programme Locations

The available positions are located in several parts of South Africa:

Gauteng

• Rosslyn, Akasia
• Samrand, Centurion

Western Cape

• Cape Town, Stikland Industrial

KwaZulu-Natal

• Durban, Pinetown

Applicants are required to reside within the designated geographical region specified for the programme.

Diversity and Inclusion

Arjo states that diversity and inclusion are important to its workplace culture. The company encourages applications from people from different backgrounds and aims to create a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and engaging working environment.

How to Apply for the Arjo YES Learnership Programme

Interested applicants should apply for the specific Arjo YES position that matches their qualifications, location, and career interests.

When applying, candidates should carefully select the correct reference number, such as YES01, YES02, YES03, YES04, YES05, YES06, YES07, YES08, YES09, or YES10.

Applicants should also ensure that they meet the general eligibility requirements and any additional requirements attached to their selected position.

Because the opportunities are location-specific, applicants should confirm that they reside within the required geographical area before applying.

Important Information for Applicants

• The programme is for unemployed South African youth aged 18–35.
• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• A relevant diploma or degree may be advantageous for certain positions.
• The programme lasts 12 months.
• The stipend is R5,614 per month.
• Applicants must have a clear criminal and credit record.
• Applicants must not be participating in or have previously participated in another learnership, internship, or training programme.
• Some positions have additional experience or technical requirements.
• Applicants must be willing to complete the entire programme.
• Residence within the designated geographical region is required.
• Applicants should apply for the position/reference that best matches their qualifications and location.

Final Thoughts

The Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027 provides unemployed South African youth with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience within a global healthcare and medical technology environment.

With opportunities ranging from warehouse operations and administration to human resources, billing, quality assurance, and technical services, applicants can select a position that aligns with their existing qualifications and career interests.

The programme offers a R5,614 monthly stipend together with practical workplace learning and professional development. Applicants should carefully review the requirements for their preferred position and ensure they meet the eligibility conditions before submitting an application.

Skhumbuzo Shandu

Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
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