Arjo invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027, with various opportunities available in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The 12-month programme is aimed at unemployed South African youth and offers a monthly R5,614 stipend while participants gain real workplace experience.
If you are between 18 and 35 years old, have Matric and are currently unemployed, this could be an opportunity worth looking at. The programme offers young people a chance to gain experience in areas such as administration, human resources, warehousing, technical services, quality assurance, rental operations and billing.
For many young people, getting that first job can be difficult because employers often ask for previous work experience. A YES programme can help solve part of that problem by giving participants a chance to spend a full year in a real working environment.
The Arjo YES Learnership Programme is part of the company’s effort to provide young South Africans with workplace experience and skills that can help them when applying for future jobs.
Arjo is a global healthcare and medical technology company. Successful applicants will get the chance to work in a professional environment while learning how different parts of the business operate.
The programme runs for 12 months, giving learners enough time to build practical experience and add useful skills to their CVs.
The opportunities are not limited to one type of job. There are several positions available, which means applicants can look for a role that matches their interests, qualifications and skills.
Successful candidates will receive a number of benefits during the programme.
These include:
The programme is especially useful for young people who have completed Matric or their studies but have not yet had the chance to work in a professional environment.
The YES opportunities are available in three South African provinces. Applicants should pay close attention to the location of the position they want to apply for because candidates are expected to live within the designated geographical area for the role.
There are opportunities in Rosslyn, Akasia, as well as Samrand, Centurion.
Positions available in Rosslyn, Akasia include:
Positions available in Samrand, Centurion include:
Opportunities are available in Cape Town, Stikland Industrial.
The positions include:
An opportunity is available in Durban, Pinetown for:
The Arjo careers listing identifies this as a South African YES programme opportunity. The posting was dated 15 September 2026.
There are several positions under the programme, each with different duties.
The person in this role will provide general administrative support. Duties may include answering telephone calls, welcoming visitors, helping customers, filing documents and entering information into company systems.
The role may also involve keeping visitor records, assisting with inventory information and helping with other office tasks.
This could be a good option for someone who enjoys working with people and doing office-based work.
The Human Resource Administrator will assist the HR department with day-to-day tasks.
Duties can include helping with employee records, HR documents, payroll information, benefits administration and employee questions.
The learner may also assist with training activities and different HR projects.
This position could suit someone who is interested in human resources and office administration.
The Warehouse Assistant will work with stock and warehouse activities.
Some of the duties include:
Applicants interested in warehouse, logistics or stock-related work may find this opportunity useful.
This position is more technical and involves working with equipment.
Duties include equipment servicing, repairs, maintenance, quality-related work and preparing service reports.
Candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience in areas such as technical work, engineering, electrical, mechanical or service-related work may be considered.
This makes the opportunity worth checking for young people who have studied a technical field and want to gain practical experience.
This role focuses on administration and supporting service activities.
The successful learner may be responsible for logging service requests, tracking technician activities, keeping records, preparing reports and providing general administrative assistance.
Good organisation and attention to detail can be useful in this type of position.
There are several Rental and Operations Administrator opportunities.
These positions involve supporting rental operations and keeping track of company assets and equipment.
Tasks may include:
Applicants who enjoy administrative and operational work can consider these positions.
The Quality Assurance Administrator will support activities related to quality and compliance.
Duties may include working with quality documents, helping with internal audits, tracking non-conformances and assisting with health and safety administration.
The role can also include helping with spare-parts inventory.
The Billing Administrator will assist with billing-related tasks.
This can include processing invoices, checking billing information, helping with customer billing questions and keeping records accurate.
The position is suitable for someone who is interested in administration and working with financial information.
Applicants must meet the requirements set for the programme.
To be considered, you must:
Depending on the position, having a relevant qualification, diploma or degree may be an advantage.
Applicants should not assume that having a qualification automatically means they can apply for every position. It is important to check the requirements of the specific role before submitting an application.
One of the biggest challenges facing young job seekers is a lack of work experience.
You may have Matric, a diploma or even a degree, but some employers still ask applicants to have previous workplace experience. A 12-month programme such as this can give you something practical to add to your CV.
During the programme, you can learn how a workplace operates, communicate with colleagues, follow company procedures and complete tasks related to your position.
The experience can also help you understand which type of career you want to follow.
For example, someone who starts in an administration role may discover an interest in HR, customer service or operations. Someone with a technical background may gain practical experience that can help when applying for future technician or engineering-related opportunities.
Before applying, make sure that you meet the basic requirements and that the position is available in a location that works for you.
Applicants should also remember that the programme is intended for unemployed South African youth.
Do not apply for a position without checking its specific requirements. The different roles have different duties, and some positions may be better suited to applicants with relevant qualifications or technical experience.
The programme lasts 12 months, so applicants should be prepared to commit to the full period if selected.
The monthly stipend is R5,614. A stipend is money paid to a learner during a workplace programme to help support them while they gain experience. It should not automatically be viewed as the same thing as a permanent employee salary.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in gaining workplace experience with Arjo, you can apply through the company’s official careers listing.
Make sure you select the correct opportunity and check the location and requirements before submitting your application.
Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Stipend: R5,614 per month
Programme duration: 12 months
Age: 18 to 35 years
Minimum education: Grade 12 / Matric
Applicant status: Unemployed South African citizens
Locations: Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Available fields: Administration, HR, warehousing, technical services, quality assurance, rental operations and billing
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