GIBB invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES Programme 2026 / 2027 across business, engineering, information technology and architecture fields.
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026 and 30 September 2026, depending on the position
Internship Location: Various locations in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha
GIBB YES Programme 2026 / 2027
The GIBB YES Programme forms part of the Youth Employment Service initiative aimed at helping young South Africans gain meaningful workplace experience, develop new skills and improve their long-term employment prospects.
The programme is open to South African youth, including young people with disabilities.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to indicate this when applying.
Available GIBB YES Programme Opportunities
| Opportunity | Minimum Qualification | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Business Admin | National Diploma/Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Business Management, Procurement, Project Management or related field | 30 September 2026 |
| Project Administrator | National Diploma in Business Administration | 30 September 2026 |
| Mining & Power – Mechanical Engineering | Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English plus BTech/BSc Mechanical Engineering | 30 September 2026 |
| IT | Qualification in Software Development with exposure to SQL Server, C# and Power BI/Dashboards | 31 August 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English plus BSc/BEng Civil Engineering | 31 August 2026 |
| Electrical Engineering | Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English plus BSc/BEng Electrical Engineering | 31 August 2026 |
| SVA Architecture | Qualification in Architecture or Architectural Technology | 31 August 2026 |
GIBB YES Programme – Business Admin
Applicants should have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Business Management, Procurement, Project Management or a related discipline.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
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GIBB YES Programme – Project Administrator
Applicants should have a:
National Diploma in Business Administration
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills are also required.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Programme – Project Administrator
GIBB YES Programme – Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering
Applicants should have:
Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
and
BTech or BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Programme – Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering
GIBB YES Programme – IT
Applicants should have completed a qualification in:
Software Development
The qualification should include exposure to:
SQL Server, C# and Power BI / Dashboards
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Programme – IT
GIBB YES Programme – Civil Engineering
Applicants should have:
Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
and
BSc or BEng Degree in Civil Engineering
Opportunities are available in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Durban
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering Programme – Durban
Johannesburg
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering Programme – Johannesburg
Cape Town
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering Programme – Cape Town
GIBB YES Programme – Electrical Engineering
Applicants should have:
Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
and
BSc or BEng Degree in Electrical Engineering
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Programme – Electrical Engineering
SVA YES Programme – Architecture
Applicants should have a qualification in:
Architecture or Architectural Technology
Opportunities are available in Cape Town and Gqeberha.
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Cape Town
Click here to apply for SVA YES Programme – Architecture Cape Town
Gqeberha
Click here to apply for SVA YES Programme – Architecture Gqeberha
About the YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service is designed to help reduce youth unemployment by giving young people access to practical workplace experience.
The programme aims to help participants develop new skills, gain workplace exposure and strengthen their chances of securing longer-term employment.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to young South Africans who meet the qualification requirements for the specific programme they wish to apply for.
Young people with disabilities are also encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability when completing the application.
How to Apply for GIBB YES Programme 2026 / 2027
Applicants must submit their applications online using the relevant direct application link provided under each opportunity above.
Candidates should ensure that they apply for the position that matches their qualification and location preference.
Internship Application Closing Dates
Applicants should note that the opportunities do not all have the same closing date.
The IT, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and SVA Architecture opportunities close on:
31 August 2026
The Business Admin, Project Administrator and Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering opportunities close on:
30 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.