GIBB invites unemployed graduates to apply for YES Internship Programme in South Africa 2026.
Closing Dates:
- Cape Town: 31 August 2025
- Johannesburg (Gauteng): 30 September 2025
GIBB YES Internship Programme 2025 / 2026
The YES Programme is a collaboration between business and government to combat youth unemployment in South Africa. It provides young people with practical workplace exposure, skills development, and a salary that helps improve their employability and future career prospects.
The programme is open to youth aged 18–35 years, unemployed, and South African citizens. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Opportunities
Johannesburg (Gauteng)
Business Admin/Project/IT/Finance/Supply Chain Management (Ref: GIB-341) – Closing 30 September 2025
- Learner placements in Group Shared Services
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in relevant field
Electrical Engineering (Ref: GIB-344) – Closing 30 September 2025
- BTech/BEng in Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Ref: GIB-343) – Closing 30 September 2025
- BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
- CAD literacy (preferably AutoCAD) required
Cape Town (Ref: GIB-348) – Closing 31 August 2025
- Transportation: 2 x Students with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Structures: 1 x Student with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structures)
General Requirements
- South African citizen (born in South Africa)
- Aged 18–35 years
- Unemployed and available for a 12-month contract
- Not a previous YES beneficiary
- PC literate
- Aspiration to learn and gain new skills
- Responsible and honest
Application Requirements
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic records
- Certified copy of South African ID
APPLICATIONS
Successful candidates will undergo a recruitment process and be placed at the relevant GIBB site.
GIBB YES Internship Programme 2025 / 2026
Locations: Johannesburg (Gauteng) & Cape Town (Western Cape)
Closing Dates: Cape Town – 31 August 2025 | Johannesburg – 30 September 2025
About the Programme
The YES Programme is a partnership between business and government to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa. GIBB offers graduates the chance to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and improve their employability through this 12-month paid internship opportunity.
Available Opportunities
- Business Admin / Project / IT / Finance / Supply Chain (Ref: GIB-341) – Johannesburg
- Electrical Engineering (Ref: GIB-344) – Johannesburg
- Mechanical Engineering (Ref: GIB-343) – Johannesburg
- Civil Engineering (Ref: GIB-348) – Cape Town (Transportation & Structures)
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizen (born in SA)
- Aged between 18–35 years
- Currently unemployed
- Not a previous YES participant
- Available for a 12-month contract
- PC literate
- Honest, responsible, and eager to learn
Application Requirements
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified qualifications and academic transcripts
How to Apply: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
