The YES Programme is a strategic initiative aimed at combating youth unemployment by connecting young South Africans with economic opportunities. Participants in the programme will gain 12 months of work experience and access to numerous learning opportunities that will enhance their skills and employability.

Stipend Information

• NQF 6 Stipend: R 5,000 per month
• NQF 7 Stipend: R 6,000 per month

Duration: 12 months

Available Positions and Requirements

Province/Region: Gauteng

• Supply Chain Management
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Supply Management, Logistics, or equivalent
• Finance: Debt Collection
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Cost Management Accounting, or equivalent
• Finance
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Cost Management Accounting, or equivalent
• Communications
  • Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies or equivalent
• Business Information Technology
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Document Management
  • Requirements: BCom in Information Management / BINF Information Science / BA Information Science / Archival Science / Degree in Records Management
• Human Resource Management
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Development
• Complaints Management
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Office Management, or Office Administration

Province/Region: Centurion, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Western Cape, Polokwane, Bloemfontein

• Training
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Education, Training, Administration, or equivalent
• Registration
  • Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management and Technology, or equivalent

Key Competencies

• Computer Literacy
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Innovative and Articulate
• Good Listening Skills
• Ability to Work in a Team
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Open-minded with Organising Skills
• Embraces Ubuntu (putting others first)
• Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity, and Accountability

Essential Criteria and Conditions

• Citizenship: Applicants must be South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Commitment: Applicants must be willing to enter into an agreement with PSiRA and the YES Programme.
• Experience: Candidates who have previously participated in a Youth Empowerment Programme (YES) or any internship programme are not eligible.
• Education: Applicants must have studied at an accredited South African educational institution in the relevant field.

How to apply

Interested candidates can send a comprehensive CV accompanied by certified copies of qualifications together with application letter for the attention of Senior Manager: Human Capital, Private Bag X817, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Block B   Eco Galdes 2 Office Park, Eco Park, Highveld Ext 70 or go to www.psira.co.za to apply.

NB: No faxed applications will be accepted, and short-listed candidates will undergo an interview as part of the selection processes. Applicants, who have not been contacted on/before 31 December 2024 must consider their applications as being unsuccessful”.