PED Water and Environmental Operations is offering Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities for 2026. Three positions are available, giving unemployed youth the chance to gain workplace experience, mentorship, and a monthly stipend while contributing to environmental and water management projects.
Vacancy Overview
Employer: PED Water and Environmental Operations
Programme: YES Learnership 2026
Location: South Africa (specific sites under PED operations)
Positions Available: 3
Closing Date: 2026 intake
Type: 12‑month paid learnership
Purpose of the Programme
Provide unemployed youth with hands‑on training in environmental operations.
Develop skills in water management and sustainability practices.
Offer mentorship and structured learning to prepare learners for permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with water operations and monitoring
Support environmental projects and initiatives
Participate in training workshops
Maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards
Collaborate with teams to achieve project goals
Minimum Requirements
South African citizenship
Age between 18 and 35 years
Matric (Grade 12) certificate preferred
Must be unemployed and not registered on another learnership
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to commit to the full 12‑month programme
Skills & Competencies Developed
Environmental awareness
Water management techniques
Teamwork and collaboration
Workplace professionalism
Problem‑solving and adaptability
Programme Benefits
Monthly stipend during the learnership
NQF‑aligned qualification on completion
Practical workplace experience in environmental and water operations
Mentorship and career guidance
Opportunity to secure permanent employment
Application Process
Prepare updated CV and certified copies of ID and Matric certificate.
Apply via the PED Water and Environmental Operations Careers Portal.
Submit before the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and assessments.
Why Apply
Gain valuable experience in environmental and water management.
Access mentorship and career development opportunities.
Build a career in sustainability and public service.
