GIBB Engineering & Architecture invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2025 / 2026.
Application Closing Dates:
- Cape Town: 31 August 2025
- Lephalale & Thabazimbi: 5 September 2025
- Johannesburg (Gauteng): 30 September 2025
Locations: Lephalale, Thabazimbi, Johannesburg, Cape Town
About the GIBB YES Programme
The YES Programme is a collaboration between business and government to combat youth unemployment in South Africa. It provides young people with practical workplace exposure, skills development, and a salary that helps improve their employability and future career prospects.
The programme is open to youth aged 18–35 years, unemployed, and South African citizens. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Opportunities
Lephalale (Ref: GIB-352) – Closing 5 September 2025
- 1 x Student with a BTech/National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Thabazimbi (Ref: GIB-351) – Closing 5 September 2025
- 1 x Student with a BTech/National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- 1 x Student registered with SACPCMP as a Candidate Health & Safety Officer (CAN CHSO) or with an NQF Level 4/5 in Health & Safety
Johannesburg (Gauteng)
- Business Admin/Project/IT/Finance/Supply Chain Management (Ref: GIB-341) – Closing 30 September 2025
- Learner placements in Group Shared Services
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in relevant field
- Electrical Engineering (Ref: GIB-344) – Closing 30 September 2025
- BTech/BEng in Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Ref: GIB-343) – Closing 30 September 2025
- BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
- CAD literacy (preferably AutoCAD) required
Cape Town (Ref: GIB-348) – Closing 31 August 2025
- Transportation: 2 x Students with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Structures: 1 x Student with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structures)
General Requirements
- South African citizen (born in South Africa)
- Aged 18–35 years
- Unemployed and available for a 12-month contract
- Not a previous YES beneficiary
- PC literate
- Aspiration to learn and gain new skills
- Responsible and honest
Application Requirements
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic records
- Certified copy of South African ID
Successful candidates will undergo a recruitment process and be placed at the relevant GIBB site.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the GIBB YES Programme 2025/2026: Apply Now