DHL Supply Chain South Africa periodically offers 12-month YES 4 Youth (Youth Employment Service) Learnership Programmes aimed at providing unemployed South African youth with practical workplace exposure in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management.
Programme Overview
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Duration: 12 months (structured workplace exposure).
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Primary Locations: Major DHL logistics hubs and client fulfillment sites across South Africa (e.g., Kariega/Uitenhage, Johannesburg / P&G Jozi Park).
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Remuneration: Monthly stipend in accordance with YES programme guidelines.
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Core Focus: Supply chain operations, warehouse receiving and dispatch, inventory counts, quality control, customer service expectations, and operational health & safety compliance.
Minimum Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
| Citizenship | South African citizen with a valid South African ID |
| Age Group | 18 to 29 years old |
| Employment Status | Currently unemployed |
| Education | Grade 12 / Matric certificate |
| Equity | BBBEE target candidates |
| Language | Proficient written and spoken English |
| Advantageous Assets | Valid Code 8 (Code B) driver’s license or Forklift / Reach Truck license |
Required Documents
When applying for active intakes, ensure you have the following ready in digital format:
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Updated CV (clearly stating your residential address and contact details).
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Certified Copy of South African ID.
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Certified Copy of Matric / Grade 12 Certificate.
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Certified Copies of Licenses or Additional Certificates (Driver’s / Forklift license if applicable).
How to Apply & Track Intakes
DHL posts YES learnership opportunities directly through their recruitment channels and official South African job portals as operational intakes open:
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Official DHL Careers Portal: Search for South African opportunities on the DHL Group Careers Page.
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YES 4 Youth Portal: Register your profile on the official YES 4 Youth Platform to stay visible to participating partner companies.
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South African Job Aggregators: Intakes are frequently advertised on platforms like Graduates24, StudentRoom, and Edupstairs.
