DHL Global Forwarding South Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Clearing and Forwarding Agent Learnership Programme for the 2026/2027 intake.
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified
Learnership Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
DHL Clearing and Forwarding Learnership Programme 2026/2027
DHL Global Forwarding is offering unemployed young people an opportunity to gain formal training and practical workplace exposure within the freight-forwarding and logistics industry.
Successful candidates will enrol in a 12-month Clearing and Forwarding Agent NQF Level 5 learnership.
The programme combines theoretical learning with practical experience in import and export processes, operational systems, freight documentation and general administrative support.
Learnership Programme Overview
Company: DHL Global Forwarding SA (Pty) Limited
Position: Learner
Job reference: AV-366612
Programme: Clearing and Forwarding Agent Learnership
Qualification level: NQF Level 5
Duration: 12 months
Employment type: Temporary learnership contract
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Age requirement: 18 to 30 years
Closing date: Not specified
Application method: Online
Purpose of the Learnership
The programme is designed to provide unemployed learners with theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience in freight forwarding.
Successful candidates will gain exposure to:
- Import and export processes.
- Freight-forwarding documentation.
- Operational support systems.
- Document reconciliation.
- Data capturing and reporting.
- Filing and scanning.
- Back-office administration.
- Workplace communication.
- Customer and team support.
- International logistics operations.
The programme is intended to improve participants’ future employment prospects within the transport, logistics and freight-forwarding sectors.
Qualification on Completion
Successful learners will work towards a:
Clearing and Forwarding Agent NQF Level 5 qualification
Participants must complete both the theoretical and practical components of the programme.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Not be studying.
- Have completed Grade 12 or Matric.
- Have achieved at least 65% in English.
- Be available for the full 12-month programme.
- Meet the company’s employment-equity requirements.
A relevant Transport and Logistics or Business qualification may also be considered.
Grade 12 Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or Matric; and
- At least 65% in English.
Candidates should ensure that their Matric certificate or statement of results clearly reflects their English mark.
The advertisement does not specify minimum marks for other subjects.
Relevant Qualifications
Applicants with the following qualifications may also be considered:
- Transport Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- A related transport, logistics or business qualification
Grade 12 remains listed as an acceptable qualification.
Import and Export Support
Learners will support import and export activities under direct supervision.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with import documentation.
- Supporting export documentation.
- Checking information received from customers or colleagues.
- Organising shipment-related documents.
- Following operational instructions.
- Escalating incomplete or incorrect information.
- Supporting the delivery of freight services.
- Maintaining accurate operational records.
Freight Documentation Duties
Successful learners will perform repetitive documentation-related tasks such as:
- Receiving documents.
- Checking documents.
- Reconciling information.
- Consolidating records.
- Summarising information.
- Scanning documents.
- Filing documents.
- Preparing basic reports.
- Updating operational records.
Attention to detail will be important because freight-forwarding processes depend on accurate documentation.
Operational Systems Support
Learners will support and maintain operational systems according to instructions.
This may include:
- Capturing information.
- Updating shipment records.
- Checking system entries.
- Following approved processes.
- Reporting system-related problems.
- Maintaining accurate electronic records.
- Supporting colleagues with routine operational tasks.
Back-Office Administration
The role includes general back-office duties such as:
- Scanning.
- Filing.
- Reporting.
- Data capturing.
- Document control.
- Record keeping.
- Supporting internal processes.
- Organising operational information.
Applicants should be comfortable completing routine administrative work accurately and on time.
Communication and Teamwork
Learners will primarily work with members of their own team.
They will be expected to:
- Communicate basic operational information.
- Follow instructions.
- Ask for guidance when necessary.
- Support colleagues.
- Maintain professional relationships.
- Raise task-related problems appropriately.
- Work cooperatively toward team objectives.
Computer Knowledge
Microsoft Office knowledge will be advantageous.
Relevant computer skills may include:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Email communication
- Data capturing
- Electronic filing
- Online systems
- Basic reporting tools
Applicants should clearly list their computer skills in their CVs.
Skills and Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication.
- Teamwork.
- Reliability.
- Time management.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Basic administrative ability.
- Professional conduct.
- Interest in freight forwarding and logistics.
- Ability to complete repetitive tasks accurately.
- Willingness to work in a structured environment.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for:
- Unemployed Matric graduates.
- Young people interested in logistics.
- Applicants interested in freight forwarding.
- Transport and Logistics graduates.
- Business qualification graduates.
- Candidates seeking their first workplace opportunity.
- Applicants interested in import and export processes.
- Young people who can work in Johannesburg.
Learnership Duration
The programme will run for:
12 months
Successful candidates must be available for the full period.
The learnership provides temporary training and workplace experience. Permanent employment after completion is not guaranteed.
Learnership Stipend
The advertisement does not specify the monthly stipend.
Applicants should wait for official communication from DHL regarding remuneration, benefits and contractual conditions.
Documents Applicants May Need
The vacancy does not provide a complete supporting-document list.
Applicants may be requested to upload:
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- A copy of their Grade 12 certificate.
- A statement of Matric results.
- Copies of relevant Transport, Logistics or Business qualifications.
- An academic transcript.
- Any additional documents requested through the DHL careers portal.
Applicants should follow the instructions shown during the online application.
How to Apply for the DHL Clearing and Forwarding Learnership 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the official DHL careers portal.
Click here to apply for the DHL Clearing and Forwarding Learnership 2026/2027
Use the following details to identify the opportunity:
Position: Learner
Job reference: AV-366612
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Applicants should:
- Open the official DHL vacancy page.
- Create or sign in to a candidate profile.
- Complete all compulsory application fields.
- Enter the correct Grade 12 and English results.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Upload any requested supporting documents.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit it while the vacancy remains available.
Learnership Application Closing Date
The closing date was not specified in the supplied vacancy information.
Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible while the position remains available on the DHL careers portal.
Employment Equity
Selection will be conducted in accordance with DHL’s Employment Equity Policy.
DHL Global Forwarding states that it is an equal-opportunity employer and evaluates suitably qualified applicants according to applicable employment and equality requirements.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are currently unemployed.
- You are not studying.
- You completed Grade 12.
- You achieved at least 65% in English.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your contact information is correct.
- Your computer skills are included.
- Your relevant qualifications are listed.
- You selected job reference AV-366612.
- Your application is submitted through the official DHL careers portal.