The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) invites ambitious and unemployed South African youth to apply for the GIBS Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026.
Company: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 15 November 2025
Programme Duration: January 2026 – January 2027
This one-year work experience initiative provides young graduates with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on exposure in a dynamic business and academic environment while earning a stipend and developing essential workplace skills.
About the GIBS YES Programme
Youth unemployment remains a critical challenge in South Africa, with a reported 45.5% unemployment rate among young people aged 15–34, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Q1 2024). The GIBS YES Programme aims to address this challenge by empowering young graduates through meaningful work experience, mentorship, and exposure to professional networks.
Participants will join GIBS on a fixed-term 12-month contract (January 2026 – January 2027), gaining valuable insights into workplace dynamics and building a strong foundation for future career success.
Why Join the GIBS YES Programme?
- Real Work Experience: Develop practical skills and exposure in a professional environment.
- A Foot in the Door: Build your career with one of South Africa’s leading business schools.
- Network & Connect: Collaborate with experienced professionals and ambitious peers.
- Earn While You Learn: Receive a stipend while gaining valuable work experience.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the GIBS YES Programme 2026, applicants must:
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Be aged 18 to 35 years (not turning 35 before 31 December 2025).
- Be a South African citizen by birth or naturalisation.
- Reside in Gauteng Province.
- Not have participated in a YES Programme previously.
- Hold at least a university degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7) – preference given to graduates with quantitative skills.
- Have good English communication skills (verbal and written).
- Be willing to work 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends (with two consecutive days off).
- Be available to start in January 2026.
Programme Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)
- Start Date: January 2026
- End Date: January 2027
- Work Hours: 40 hours per week (including some evening shifts)
- Location: GIBS Campus, Gauteng
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application via the official GIBS website before the closing date:
👉 Click here to apply for the GIBS YES Programme 2026
Ensure that you include:
- A detailed CV
- A certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications (degree or equivalent)
- A short motivational statement explaining why you should be selected
Important Notes
- The programme is open only to Gauteng-based unemployed graduates.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews or assessments.
