YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES) PROGRAMME 2026/27
Company: Robert Bosch (Pty.) Ltd.
Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme
Location: Midrand Offices and Brits Manufacturing Plant, Gauteng
Duration: 12 Months
Minimum Qualification: Matric (Grade 12)
Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing and Technology
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Robert Bosch (Pty.) Ltd. is part of Bosch, a global company operating in areas such as mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, and energy and building technology. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that improve people’s quality of life.
ABOUT THE YES PROGRAMME
Are you a young South African looking for an opportunity to gain workplace experience? Robert Bosch is offering an exciting opportunity through its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for 2026/27.
The YES Programme is a collaborative initiative designed to help address youth unemployment in South Africa by providing young people with practical workplace experience and opportunities to develop valuable professional skills.
Successful candidates will participate in a 12-month workplace experience programme, during which they will receive mentorship and gain exposure to different departments within the organisation.
The programme will take place at the company’s offices in Midrand and its manufacturing plant in Brits, Gauteng.
This opportunity is suitable for unemployed young people who want to develop their skills, gain professional experience and improve their chances of securing future employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Must have completed Matric (Grade 12).
- Must have been unemployed for the past six months.
- Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
- Must be fluent in English, including speaking, reading and writing.
ADVANTAGEOUS QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants who hold a Degree or Diploma in any of the following fields will have an advantage:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Commercial Studies
- Finance
- Sales
- Marketing
Please note that a Degree or Diploma in these fields is advantageous, while Matric is the stated minimum qualification.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain 12 months of practical workplace experience.
- Receive mentorship from professionals.
- Develop new workplace and professional skills.
- Gain exposure to different departments.
- Improve their understanding of business operations.
- Strengthen their CVs with relevant workplace experience.
- Improve their future employment opportunities.
WORKPLACE LOCATIONS
Successful candidates may be placed at either of the following locations:
Midrand Offices, Gauteng
Brits Manufacturing Plant, Gauteng
Applicants should consider the location and make sure they can meet the programme’s workplace attendance requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should visit the official Bosch careers website and search for:
Youth Employment Service Program – 2026/27
Read the full vacancy advertisement carefully and follow the official application instructions. Ensure that all the information provided in your application is accurate and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied advertisement. Please check the official listing for the closing date and application details.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is intended for unemployed South African youth who meet the age, qualification and previous participation requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Baphi abantu abasha abafuna umsebenzi? Nansi i-plug!
If you are between 18 and 35 years old, have Matric and have been unemployed for the past six months, this could be an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience.
Share this vacancy with your friends, family members and anyone who may qualify.
Good luck with your application!
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