YES Learnerships at Maersk provide an outstanding opportunity for unemployed young South Africans seeking to gain meaningful workplace experience within a globally recognised organisation. These learnership opportunities are ideal for ambitious individuals who want to strengthen their professional skills, gain practical exposure to a corporate environment, and improve their future career prospects. Successful candidates for the YES Learnerships will take part in a 12-month workplace programme that offers hands-on experience across various business areas while developing valuable workplace competencies in an international and dynamic working environment.
Position Details
- Job Title: YES Learnerships
- Company: Maersk
- Programme: YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027
- Reference Number: R185769
- Job Type: Learnership
- Duration: 12 Months
- Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng; Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; Cape Town, Western Cape
- Work Arrangement: Site Based
- Closing Date: Not Specified
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the YES Learnerships, applicants should have:
- South African citizenship
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Additional tertiary qualifications will be advantageous
- Must not be permanently employed
- Must not have more than two years of work experience
- Must be between 18 and 30 years old
- Commitment to completing the full 12-month programme
- Must not have participated in a YES Learnership before
- Strong academic record
- Good computer literacy skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to learn quickly
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Skills Required
Applicants for the YES Learnerships should demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork abilities
- Time management skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Collaboration skills
- Administrative skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Planning and coordination skills
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide support across various business functions
- Assist with daily operational activities
- Gain practical exposure to workplace systems and processes
- Participate in learning and development activities
- Contribute to customer-focused business operations
- Support departmental projects and objectives
- Develop professional workplace competencies
- Build knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations
- Maintain accurate records and documentation where required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams
- Complete all learning activities and programme assessments
- Contribute to a productive and professional working environment
Why Apply
- Gain valuable workplace experience with a global logistics leader
- Develop practical business and operational skills
- Work within a world-class international organisation
- Improve future employability and career prospects
- Build professional networks within the logistics industry
- Receive structured workplace exposure and development
- Strengthen your CV with recognised industry experience
- Learn from experienced professionals
- Explore future career opportunities within Maersk
- Develop a customer-focused and operational mindset
Important Information
- Applicants must be South African citizens
- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old
- Applicants must have completed Grade 12 (Matric)
- Additional tertiary qualifications will be advantageous
- Applicants must not be permanently employed
- Applicants must not have more than two years of work experience
- Applicants must not have completed a YES Learnership previously
- Successful candidates must commit to the full 12-month programme
- Employment Equity principles will apply
- Maersk is an equal opportunity employer
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Maersk careers platform for their preferred location:
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