GIBB is offering young South Africans the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.

The programme provides exposure to a professional working environment while helping participants build relevant skills and experience that can support their future career development. Applications are also welcomed from young people with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to disclose this information during the application process.

Available GIBB YES Opportunities

Business Administration YES Opportunity

This opportunity is intended for candidates who have completed a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant business-related discipline.

Suitable Qualifications

Applicants may hold qualifications in:

• Commerce
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Business Management
• Procurement
• Project Management
• A related field

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Apply for the GIBB Business Admin YES Programme

Project Administrator YES Opportunity

Candidates applying for the Project Administrator position should have a National Diploma in Business Administration.

Applicants should also have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Apply for the GIBB Project Administrator YES Programme

Mining & Power, Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering opportunity is aimed at candidates with both a suitable school background and tertiary engineering qualification.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Mathematics, Science and English.
• BTech or BSc qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Apply for the GIBB Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering YES Programme

IT YES Opportunity

The IT opportunity is available to candidates who have completed a qualification in Software Development.

Applicants should have academic or practical exposure to technologies including:

• SQL Server
• C#
• Power BI
• Dashboard development

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Apply for the GIBB IT YES Programme

Civil Engineering YES Opportunity

GIBB is recruiting Civil Engineering candidates for opportunities in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Mathematics, Science and English.
• BSc or BEng degree in Civil Engineering.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Durban

Apply for the GIBB Civil Engineering YES Programme, Durban

Johannesburg

Apply for the GIBB Civil Engineering YES Programme, Johannesburg

Cape Town

Apply for the GIBB Civil Engineering YES Programme, Cape Town

Electrical Engineering YES Opportunity

The Electrical Engineering placement is intended for candidates who meet both the academic and qualification requirements.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Mathematics, Science and English.
• BSc or BEng degree in Electrical Engineering.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Apply for the GIBB Electrical Engineering YES Programme

SVA Architecture YES Opportunity

SVA is offering Architecture-related opportunities through the YES Programme in Cape Town and Gqeberha.

Applicants should have completed a qualification in either Architecture or Architectural Technology.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Cape Town

Apply for the SVA Architecture YES Programme, Cape Town

Gqeberha

Apply for the SVA Architecture YES Programme, Gqeberha

About the Youth Employment Service

The Youth Employment Service, commonly known as YES, is an initiative focused on creating workplace opportunities for young South Africans.

Through the programme, participants can gain practical experience, develop workplace skills and gain exposure to professional environments. This experience can help strengthen their CVs and prepare them for future employment opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

The opportunities are intended for young South Africans who meet the qualification requirements of their preferred placement.

Applicants should carefully review the requirements for each position before applying, particularly where a specific degree, diploma, school subject or technical skill is required.

Young people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability during the application process.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online, with a separate application link provided for each GIBB or SVA opportunity.

Candidates should:

1. Review the requirements for the position they are interested in.
2. Select the relevant location where applicable.
3. Open the corresponding application link.
4. Complete the online application and provide the required information.
5. Submit the application before the relevant closing date.

GIBB YES Programme Closing Dates

Applicants should take note that the various opportunities have different deadlines.

The following opportunities close on 31 August 2026:

• IT
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• SVA Architecture

The following opportunities close on 30 September 2026:

• Business Administration
• Project Administrator
• Mining & Power, Mechanical Engineering

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.