Job Ref #: GIB-343
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2

Job Description

Apply for GIBB's Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for young South Africans

DEADLINE: 30 September 2025
This opportunity is open to all South African young people. Disabled youth are also welcome to apply ( Please mention your disability when you apply).

YES Learner Programme – Water and Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) & Transport

GIBB Group of Companies

GIBB is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong presence across Africa. We are committed to transformation, empowerment, and skills development, and proudly support the YES Programme, which creates opportunities for young South Africans.

We are offering YES learner placements in our WIIG and Transport delivery unit. This is a chance to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.

Learn more about us here: https://www.gibb.co.za

 

Core Purpose

The YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme is a business-led collaboration with government. YES seeks to reduce youth unemployment across private and public sectors. The aim is to enable more youth to develop new skills, gain meaningful workplace experience and earn a salary, which will in turn significantly improve their chances of finding long-term employment.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
• BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

In addition to the above requirements, we will also consider the following in our selection of candidates:

• You are a South African Citizen (must be born in South Africa)
• You are aged between 18 to 35
• You are unemployed and available to be employed on a 12 month Fixed Term contract
• You are not a previous YES beneficiary
• Must be PC Literate

• Must be CAD literate, preferably Autocad or similar

• You have the aspiration to learn new skills related to your relevant field
• You are a responsible and honest person

Additional Information

Only Applications with the following attachments will be considered:

• Updated CV
• Copies of Qualification/s and Academic Record
• ID Copy

Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, will be placed at our Johannesburg Office.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for the YES Programme.