BMW Group South Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES4Youth Student Programme 2027.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Learnership Location: Midrand, Rosslyn and Menlyn, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 12 months
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
About the BMW YES4Youth Student Programme
The BMW YES4Youth Student Programme 2027 is a 12-month development opportunity aimed at helping young South Africans gain practical workplace experience and improve their employability.
Successful participants will gain exposure to a professional corporate, technical and manufacturing environment within BMW Group South Africa.
Programme Locations
Successful participants may be based at one of the following BMW Group South Africa locations:
- National Sales Company, Midrand
- Financial Services, Midrand
- Plant Rosslyn, Pretoria
- BMW IT Hub, Menlyn
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Have completed a relevant qualification.
- Not have previously participated in a YES4Youth programme.
- Be willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Be interested in gaining practical workplace experience.
Qualifications and Fields of Study
BMW is accepting applications from candidates with relevant qualifications in a wide range of fields.
Finance, Accounting and Economics
Relevant qualifications include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Taxation
- Economics
- Banking
- Internal Auditing
- BCom Accounting
- BCom Finance
- Related disciplines
An Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation will be advantageous for taxation-related opportunities.
Business Administration and Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Commerce
- General Management
- Related disciplines
Engineering and Technical Disciplines
BMW is considering candidates with qualifications in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Quality Engineering
Relevant qualifications may include:
- BSc
- BEng
- BTech
- National Diploma
Automotive and Electrical Trades
Relevant qualifications include:
- Motor Mechanic
- Transportation Electrician
- Automotive technical qualifications
- Electrical technical qualifications
Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations
Relevant fields include:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Operations Management
- Related qualifications
Information Technology and Computer Science
Applicants with qualifications in the following fields may apply:
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- IT Operations
- IT Infrastructure
- Information Security
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Front-End Development
Relevant Java, SAP and ABAP certifications may be advantageous for certain opportunities.
Data Science and Analytics
Relevant fields include:
- Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Information Systems
- Related analytical disciplines
Human Resources and Industrial Psychology
Relevant qualifications include:
- Human Resource Management
- BCom Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Related qualifications
Marketing, Communications and Media
Applicants may have qualifications in:
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Communications
- Media Studies
- Journalism
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Product Management and Digital Design
Relevant fields include:
- Product Management
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Front-End Development
Risk Management, Insurance and Law
Relevant qualifications include:
- Risk Management
- Insurance
- LLB
- BCom Law
- Related Law or Risk Management qualifications
Occupational Health and Safety
Relevant qualifications include:
- Safety Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Safety Management
- Related disciplines
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Full academic record or transcript.
- Qualification certificate, where applicable.
- Matric certificate.
- Other relevant supporting certificates.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official BMW Group careers portal.
Click here to apply for the BMW YES4Youth Student Programme 2027
Applicants should create a comprehensive candidate profile and upload all required supporting documents.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet the age requirement.
- They are currently unemployed.
- They have not previously participated in YES4Youth.
- Their qualification matches one of the advertised fields.
- Their candidate profile is complete.
- All required documents are uploaded before submission.
Appointments will be made in line with BMW Group South Africa programme requirements and Employment Equity commitments.
Closing Date
13 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.