Rohlig-Grindrod invites suitably qualified unemployed South African youth to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Internship Programme commencing in 2027.
Internship Application Closing Dates: 26 August 2026 for Sandton; 15 November 2026 for Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town
Internship Locations: Sandton, Gauteng; Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; Gqeberha, Eastern Cape; and Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship Programme 2027
Rohlig-Grindrod is offering unemployed youth an opportunity to participate in its YES Programme, which is scheduled to commence in 2027.
Successful candidates will be placed at Rohlig-Grindrod offices around South Africa, where they will gain workplace exposure and develop skills aimed at improving future employability.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Rohlig-Grindrod
Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES) Internship Programme
Programme Year: 2027
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Age Requirement: Not older than 35
Employment Status: Unemployed
Previous YES Participation: Not permitted
Locations: Sandton, Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town
Application Method: Online
Placement Locations and Closing Dates
| Location | Province | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sandton | Gauteng | 26 August 2026 |
| Durban | KwaZulu-Natal | 15 November 2026 |
| Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth | Eastern Cape | 15 November 2026 |
| Cape Town | Western Cape | 15 November 2026 |
The supplied source also displays a general closing date of 31 August 2026, but the individual application listings provide the location-specific closing dates above. Applicants should follow the deadline shown on the specific Rohlig-Grindrod vacancy they are applying for.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed Grade 12 / Matric.
- Have achieved at least 50% in English.
- Have achieved at least 50% in Mathematics.
- Be South African citizens.
- Be no older than 35 years.
- Be unemployed.
- Not have previously completed a YES Programme.
Skills and Competencies
Rohlig-Grindrod is looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
- Customer-service orientation.
- Ability to work in a demanding customer environment.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Decision-making ability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Good team communication.
- Ability to contribute to team success.
- Adaptability in a constantly changing environment.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Comprehensive CV.
- Matric certificate.
- South African ID document.
Applicants should ensure that their documents are clear and complete before submitting the relevant online application.
How to Apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship – Sandton
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Click here to apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship 2027 in Sandton
How to Apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship – Durban
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Click here to apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship 2027 in Durban
How to Apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship – Gqeberha
Location: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Click here to apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship 2027 in Gqeberha
How to Apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship – Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Click here to apply for Rohlig-Grindrod YES Internship 2027 in Cape Town
Internship Application Closing Dates
Applicants should take note of the different deadlines:
Sandton: 26 August 2026
Durban: 15 November 2026
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth: 15 November 2026
Cape Town: 15 November 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline for their preferred location.
Important Application Notes
- The programme is scheduled to commence in 2027.
- Applicants must have completed Matric.
- At least 50% in both English and Mathematics is required.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
- Previous YES Programme participants are not eligible according to the supplied information.
- Applications must be submitted through the relevant location-specific online application link.
- The general source page and individual vacancy listings show different closing dates, so applicants should rely on the closing date displayed on their chosen Rohlig-Grindrod application page.