Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships 2026

The Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships 2026 programme offers unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain 12 months of valuable workplace experience through the national Youth Employment Service initiative. This programme is designed to help young people develop practical skills, improve employability, and gain real exposure to professional work environments. In partnership with a YES sponsor in the automotive sector, Afrika Tikkun Services is recruiting young South Africans youth who are eager to kick-start their careers and build industry experience.

About the Afrika Tikkun YES Programme

The programme forms part of the Youth Employment Service (YES), a national initiative focused on addressing youth unemployment by providing structured work experience opportunities.

Through the Afrika Tikkun YES Programme 2026, successful applicants will:

• Gain hands-on workplace experience
• Develop professional and technical skills
• Learn workplace communication and administration skills
• Improve their chances of securing permanent employment

The programme runs for 12 months, giving participants sufficient time to develop real industry experience while working in a professional environment.

Benefits of the Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership

Joining the Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership Programme 2026 provides several career benefits for young South Africans.

Participants will receive:

• 12 months of structured workplace experience
• Exposure to the automotive industry
• Development of professional and technical skills
• Improved employability and career prospects
• Opportunities to build industry networks

For many young job seekers, programmes like this serve as an important gateway into the formal job market.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must be between 18 and 34 years old
• Must be currently unemployed
• Must be willing to commit to a 12-month YES Programme
• Must not have participated in a YES Programme before
• Must have basic computer literacy
• Must have good administration skills
• Must demonstrate strong customer service abilities
• Must have basic technical skills
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English)

Meeting these requirements will increase your chances of being considered for the programme.

How to Apply for Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships 2026

Apply here online for Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships 2026

Closing date: not specified.