GIBB is inviting applications for its YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme 2026, with internship opportunities available in Business Administration and Project Administration and Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering.
The YES Programme aims to give South African youth an opportunity to develop new skills and gain meaningful workplace experience while earning a salary. Youth with disabilities are also encouraged to apply and should disclose their disability when applying.
Applications close on 30 September 2026.
Quick Opportunity Details
| Details | Information |
| Employer | GIBB |
| Programme | YES Programme |
| Opportunity Type | Internship / Youth Employment Programme |
| Country | South Africa |
| Opportunities | Business Admin, Project Administrator and Mining & Power |
| Closing Date | 30 September 2026 |
About the GIBB YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service Programme is a business-led initiative developed in collaboration with government to help address youth unemployment in South Africa.
Through the programme young people are given an opportunity to develop workplace skills and gain meaningful employment experience while earning a salary.
The experience is intended to improve participants’ prospects of securing longer-term employment after gaining practical workplace exposure. Permanent employment after the programme is not guaranteed.
Available GIBB YES Internship Opportunities
There are three internship opportunities included in the advertisement. Applicants should check the qualification requirements for the specific programme they want to apply for.
1. GIBB YES Programme – Business Admin
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a relevant National Diploma or Degree.
Qualifications accepted include:
- Commerce
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Business Management
- Procurement
- Project Management
- A related field
2. GIBB YES Programme – Project Administrator
Applicants interested in the Project Administrator opportunity must have:
- National Diploma in Business Administration
- Strong Microsoft Word skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
3. GIBB YES Programme – Mining & Power (Mechanical Engineering)
Candidates interested in the Mechanical Engineering opportunity must meet the academic requirements provided in the advertisement.
Applicants require:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification with Mathematics and Science and English
- BTech or BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to South African young people who meet the qualification requirements for their chosen internship.
Youth with disabilities are also welcome to apply. Candidates with disabilities are requested to mention their disability when submitting an application.
The information supplied does not specify a particular age range so an age requirement should not be added to the application criteria.
What the YES Programme Offers
Successful participants will have an opportunity to:
- Develop new workplace skills
- Gain meaningful workplace experience
- Build practical experience relevant to their chosen field
- Earn a salary during the programme
- Improve their employment prospects through workplace exposure
The programme should not be interpreted as a guarantee of permanent employment after completion.
How to Apply
Applications for the GIBB YES Programme 2026 must be submitted online. Applicants should use the application link that corresponds with the internship they want to apply for.
GIBB YES Programme – Business Admin
Apply Online for Business Admin
GIBB YES Programme – Project Administrator
Apply Online for Project Administrator
GIBB YES Programme – Mining & Power (Mechanical Engineering)
Apply Online for Mechanical Engineering
Applicants should select the opportunity that matches their qualifications and submit their application before 30 September 2026.
Candidates interested in the GIBB YES Programme should submit their applications before the stated deadline.
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