Arjo has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Youth Employment Services (YES) Learnership Programme, creating workplace opportunities for unemployed South African youth and graduates who want to gain practical experience inside an international medical technology company.
The programme runs for 12 months and offers successful participants a monthly stipend of R5,614.
What makes this intake particularly interesting is the variety of workplace opportunities available. Arjo is not recruiting for only one type of learner.
Opportunities are available in administration, human resources, warehousing, technical services, rental operations, quality assurance, billing and customer support, with placements in Rosslyn/Akasia, Samrand/Centurion, Cape Town/Stikland Industrial and Durban/Pinetown.
Applicants range from Matric holders looking for their first meaningful workplace experience to graduates who want to develop practical professional skills.
Before applying, candidates should also use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to research the careers connected to these positions, explore further study through the University Explorer and TVET College Explorer, and investigate additional workplace training opportunities through the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
Quick Overview: Arjo YES Programme 2026/2027
| Programme Details | Information |
| Organisation | Arjo |
| Programme | Youth Employment Services (YES) Learnership Programme 2026/2027 |
| Programme Type | YES / Workplace Experience Programme |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Monthly Stipend | R5,614 |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Minimum Education | National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 |
| Target Group | Unemployed South African youth and graduates |
| Total Opportunities | 14 |
| Locations | Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal |
| Application Method | Online |
| Employer | Arjo |
What Is the Arjo YES Programme?
The Arjo Youth Employment Services Programme is a year-long workplace development opportunity aimed at helping unemployed South Africans between 18 and 35 years old gain meaningful work experience.
Arjo states that both matriculants seeking practical workplace experience and graduates looking to strengthen their professional skills and industry exposure can benefit from the programme.
Participants receive on-the-job learning while working within different parts of the business.
Arjo also states that previous YES participants have been retained and developed within the organisation, with some progressing into leadership roles.
However, applicants should not interpret this as a guarantee that completing the 2026/2027 programme will result in permanent employment.
The immediate benefit is the opportunity to build 12 months of credible workplace experience.
What Does Arjo Offer Successful YES Participants?
Successful candidates will receive:
- A R5,614 monthly stipend;
- on-the-job learning;
- workplace experience;
- exposure to an international medical technology company;
- opportunities to develop professional skills; and
- 12 months of credible work experience that can strengthen future employment applications.
For a young person who has completed Matric, a TVET qualification, Diploma or Degree but has limited work experience, this type of structured workplace exposure can help bridge the gap between education and employment.
Arjo YES Programme 2026/2027 Opportunities Available
There are 10 advertised position categories representing 14 available placements.
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Reception and Operations Administrator – X1
Reference: Yes01
Location: Rosslyn, Akasia
Positions: 1
The successful learner will gain exposure to front-office administration, customer service and general operational support.
Responsibilities include:
- answering and directing telephone calls;
- greeting clients and visitors;
- helping visitors navigate the office;
- providing customer service;
- data capturing;
- filing;
- preparing meeting and training rooms;
- maintaining visitor logs;
- managing visitor badges;
- maintaining serial-number databases;
- monitoring employee time and attendance information;
- distributing cycle-count sheets; and
- assisting with the investigation of discrepancies.
Applicants interested in administration should research occupations and qualifications such as office administration, business administration and related careers through the Career & Qualification Explorer.
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Human Resource Administrator – X1
Reference: Yes02
Location: Samrand, Centurion
Positions: 1
This opportunity provides exposure to several important areas of Human Resources.
Responsibilities include:
- maintaining employee records;
- filing HR documentation;
- conducting HR file audits;
- supporting the digitalisation of HR processes;
- assisting with payroll-related information;
- supporting benefits administration;
- responding to employee queries;
- assisting with disciplinary processes;
- drafting notices and charge sheets;
- arranging hearings;
- taking meeting minutes;
- supporting employee engagement initiatives;
- assisting with training and development;
- researching HR best practices; and
- supporting HR projects.
Applicants considering a longer-term HR career can specifically search Human Resources qualifications through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer.
The Explorer contains South African SAQA qualification records across different NQF levels, helping applicants understand possible progression routes beyond the YES placement.
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Warehouse Assistant – X5
Reference: Yes03
Location: Rosslyn, Akasia
Positions: 5
This is the largest intake under the advertised programme, with five positions available.
Learners will assist with:
- receiving stock;
- picking and packing;
- stock counting;
- verifying inventory;
- conducting cycle counts;
- capturing serial numbers;
- loading and unloading delivery vehicles;
- inspecting goods for damage or faults;
- reporting discrepancies;
- dispatching deliveries;
- filing;
- record keeping; and
- maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.
This experience could be particularly useful for candidates interested in warehousing, inventory management, logistics, distribution and supply chain careers.
Applicants can research these occupational pathways through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer and investigate learnerships and occupational programmes through the SETA Platform.
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Junior Service Technician – X1
Reference: Yes04
Location: Cape Town, Stikland Industrial
Positions: 1
This is one of the most technical opportunities in the programme.
Responsibilities include:
- assessing equipment;
- diagnosing faults;
- repairing equipment;
- servicing equipment;
- conducting annual maintenance on demonstration equipment;
- completing quality field actions; and
- preparing service and repair reports.
The advertised experience requirement is 0–1 year in a technical, engineering, electrical, mechanical or service-related environment.
Candidates must also be willing to travel and work in field-service environments where required.
If this is the career direction that interests you, use the TVET College Explorer to investigate South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges and explore technical study pathways.
You can also search occupations such as technicians, electricians, fitters and other engineering-related careers through the Career & Qualification Explorer.
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Service Assessment Administrator – X1
Reference: Yes05
Location: Rosslyn, Akasia
Positions: 1
This position combines customer service, administration, reporting and technical-service coordination.
Responsibilities include:
- logging service requests;
- updating and tracking service calls;
- communicating with customers;
- maintaining service records;
- capturing technician activities;
- monitoring technician submissions;
- compiling reports;
- resolving discrepancies;
- maintaining assessment records;
- supporting data analysis; and
- providing general administrative support.
The position could provide useful foundational experience for applicants interested in administration, customer support, service operations and business support roles.
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Rental and Operations Administrator – Cape Town – X1
Reference: Yes06
Location: Cape Town, Stikland Industrial
Positions: 1
The learner will support rental operations and asset administration.
Responsibilities include:
- receiving and dispatching stock;
- capturing rental asset movements;
- checking documentation;
- maintaining records;
- filing;
- preparing daily reports;
- conducting stock counts;
- verifying inventory;
- inspecting equipment for faults or damage; and
- ensuring transactions are correctly recorded.
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Rental and Operations Administrator – Centurion – X1
Reference: Yes07
Location: Samrand, Centurion
Positions: 1
The responsibilities are focused on rental operations, asset administration, stock control, inventory accuracy and supporting the movement of equipment.
This opportunity may appeal to applicants interested in business administration, logistics, stock control and operational support.
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Rental and Operations Administrator – Durban – X1
Reference: Yes08
Location: Durban, Pinetown
Positions: 1
This position provides similar exposure to rental administration, receiving and dispatching stock, asset tracking, documentation, inventory control and quality checks.
Candidates living in KwaZulu-Natal should pay particular attention to the geographical eligibility requirement because Arjo requires applicants to reside within the designated geographical region for the programme.
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Quality Assurance Administrator – X1
Reference: Yes09
Location: Rosslyn, Akasia
Positions: 1
This opportunity combines quality assurance, occupational health and safety, compliance and inventory management.
Responsibilities include:
- maintaining quality-management documentation;
- assisting with internal audits;
- tracking non-conformances;
- monitoring corrective actions;
- supporting complaint investigations;
- coordinating health and safety inspections;
- maintaining safety records;
- supporting workplace safety initiatives;
- reporting hazards;
- issuing spare parts; and
- maintaining inventory records.
Applicants should have 0–1 year of experience in an administrative, quality, supply chain or health and safety-related role.
Exposure to ISO standards or occupational health and safety requirements will be advantageous.
Candidates interested in this field can also explore occupational health and safety and related training pathways on the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
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Billing Administrator – X1
Reference: Yes10
Location: Samrand, Centurion
Positions: 1
The Billing Administrator learner will gain exposure to financial and customer billing processes.
Responsibilities include:
- processing customer invoices;
- verifying billing information;
- ensuring data accuracy;
- resolving customer billing queries;
- escalating complex queries;
- maintaining billing records;
- assisting with month-end billing;
- supporting reporting processes; and
- maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
This could be useful workplace exposure for someone interested in finance administration, accounting support, billing, bookkeeping or general business administration.
Applicants considering longer-term careers in these areas can research qualifications and occupations through the Career & Qualification Explorer.
Official Arjo YES Programme Requirements
According to Arjo, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen;
- possess a National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric;
- have a clear criminal record;
- have a clear credit record;
- reside within the designated geographical region specified for the programme;
- currently be unemployed;
- not currently be participating in another learnership, internship or training programme;
- not previously have participated in another learnership, internship or training programme; and
- be willing and committed to completing the full 12-month programme.
A relevant qualification, Diploma or Degree aligned with the particular position will be advantageous.
Applicants should pay careful attention to the last requirement.
Do not assume that every vacancy requires a university qualification. Arjo lists Matric as the general minimum educational requirement, while a relevant further qualification is advantageous.
Individual roles may nevertheless have additional experience or knowledge requirements.
Matriculants and Graduates Can Apply
One of the important features of this programme is that it targets both young people entering the workplace after Matric and graduates seeking professional experience.
That means applicants should select vacancies strategically.
For example:
- Matric + interest in administration → Reception and Operations Administrator
- HR qualification → Human Resource Administrator
- Interest in logistics or physical operations → Warehouse Assistant
- Technical/engineering background → Junior Service Technician
- Administration/customer-service interest → Service Assessment Administrator
- Logistics/operations interest → Rental and Operations Administrator
- Quality/OHS background → Quality Assurance Administrator
- Finance/accounting/business background → Billing Administrator
The strongest application is not necessarily the one submitted to the most vacancies.
It is the application where your education, experience and interests genuinely align with the role.
Explore Careers Before Applying
Applicants should think beyond simply getting accepted into the YES programme.
Ask yourself: What career could this 12 months of experience help me build?
The Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer allows South Africans to investigate 1,511 OFO careers and more than 22,000 SAQA qualification records.
For this particular Arjo intake, useful searches could include:
- Human Resources;
- Office Administrator;
- Warehouse;
- Supply Chain;
- Logistics;
- Service Technician;
- Electrical;
- Mechanical;
- Occupational Health and Safety;
- Quality Assurance;
- Finance;
- Accounting; and
- Customer Service.
This can help you understand where an entry-level opportunity might fit into a longer-term career pathway.
TVET College Students and Graduates
The Arjo programme is also relevant to applicants with vocational qualifications.
If you have studied at a public TVET College or are considering further technical or vocational education, use the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer.
It covers South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges and can help prospective students investigate colleges, campuses, programmes and application information.
Depending on your career direction, relevant fields could include:
- Business Management;
- Management Assistant;
- Human Resources;
- Financial Management;
- Electrical Engineering;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Engineering Studies;
- Logistics;
- Office Administration; and
- related occupational programmes.
University Students and Graduates
Applicants who already hold a Diploma or Degree — or who eventually want to continue studying — should also explore the Edupstairs University Explorer.
The platform helps prospective students investigate South African university programmes, admission pathways and other study information.
For Arjo applicants, potentially relevant university fields include Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering and related disciplines.
Remember that these are career-planning suggestions from Edupstairs, not additional requirements imposed by Arjo.
Explore More Learnerships Through the SETA Platform
Do not depend entirely on one YES application.
South Africa has 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities, supporting skills development across different industries.
The Edupstairs SETA Platform brings all 21 SETAs and more than 1,000 programme records together.
Applicants can investigate:
- learnerships;
- apprenticeships;
- Work Integrated Learning;
- internships;
- graduate programmes;
- occupational qualifications;
- artisan development;
- skills programmes;
- bursaries; and
- other workplace-development pathways.
Importantly, a programme appearing on the SETA Platform does not automatically mean applications are currently open. The platform should be used to research pathways, after which applicants must verify whether an employer or SETA currently has an active intake.
How to Apply for the Arjo YES Programme 2026/2027
Applications are completed online through Arjo’s official recruitment platform.
Apply for the Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027 on the official Arjo careers website
When applying, carefully check which vacancy or reference best matches your background:
Yes01 – Reception and Operations Administrator
Yes02 – Human Resource Administrator
Yes03 – Warehouse Assistant
Yes04 – Junior Service Technician
Yes05 – Service Assessment Administrator
Yes06 – Rental and Operations Administrator – Cape Town
Yes07 – Rental and Operations Administrator – Centurion
Yes08 – Rental and Operations Administrator – Durban
Yes09 – Quality Assurance Administrator
Yes10 – Billing Administrator
Make sure you are applying for the correct opportunity and location.
Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, check that:
- your CV is updated;
- your South African ID details are correct;
- your Matric qualification is clearly shown;
- relevant Diploma or Degree qualifications are included;
- your residential location is clear;
- your contact number works;
- your email address is correct;
- relevant skills are clearly presented;
- any relevant work experience is included truthfully;
- you meet the geographical requirement;
- you meet the unemployment requirement; and
- you can commit to the complete 12-month programme.
Do not invent qualifications, experience or skills simply to match a vacancy.
Latest Learnerships on Edupstairs
Applicants should continue applying for other legitimate opportunities instead of waiting for the outcome of one application.
Here are some of the newest learnership and workplace-training opportunities published on Edupstairs:
Anglo American Processing Development Learnership Programme 2026 for Matric Applicants
Anglo American/Kumba Iron Ore is offering an approximately three-year Processing Development Programme at Kolomela Mine in the Northern Cape. The programme targets eligible unemployed applicants aged 18–35 with Grade 12/N3 or equivalent.
Nyanza Light Metals Learnership Programme 2026 – X80 Truck Driver Opportunities
Nyanza Light Metals has 80 Truck Driver Learnership opportunities for qualifying unemployed youth in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality. The programme leads to an Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver at NQF Level 3.
Hollard IT Learnership Programme 2026 – X12 Opportunities
Hollard is recruiting 12 IT Learners in Parktown, Gauteng. This 12-month programme targets eligible Matric applicants interested in building careers in Information Technology.
iStore IT Learnership Programme 2026 – 12-Month Paid Opportunity
iStore is offering a paid 12-month IT Learnership in Johannesburg for applicants who have completed Matric together with A+ and N+ qualifications.
Eskom Learner Artisan Programme 2026 – X12 Posts at Matimba Power Station
Eskom is recruiting 12 Learner Artisans at Matimba Power Station in Lephalale. The programme covers technical trades including Electrical, Instrumentation, Fitting, Boilermaking, Welding, Plumbing, Millwright and others.
Transnet Work Integrated Non-Technical Learnership Programme 2026
Transnet’s 18-month WIL programme provides workplace experience for qualifying TVET students who have completed N4–N6 theoretical studies in Office Management, Management Assistant or Business Management.
Applicants should check each article carefully because the qualification, age, location and other eligibility requirements differ between programmes.
Official Requirements vs Edupstairs Guidance
It is important to distinguish between the employer’s requirements and Edupstairs career guidance.
Official Arjo requirements include:
South African citizenship, Matric, unemployment, the programme’s participation requirements, geographical eligibility, criminal and credit record requirements, commitment to the 12-month programme and any role-specific requirements.
Edupstairs guidance includes:
Using the Career & Qualification Explorer, University Explorer, TVET College Explorer and SETA Platform; researching related careers; considering further qualifications; and continuing to apply for other opportunities.
These additional resources are designed to help applicants build a longer-term career plan. They are not additional Arjo eligibility requirements.
Tools you may find useful:
- Money Finder
- SETA Platform
- RDP / BNG Housing Eligibility Checker
- SASSA Grant Eligibility Checker
- SAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility Checker
- Youth Employment Eligibility Checker
- SA Bursary & NSFAS Eligibility Checker
- UIF Benefits Eligibility Checker and Payment Estimator
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice
This Arjo intake is worth looking at carefully because the vacancies cover several completely different career directions.
Do not apply blindly because you see the words YES Programme.
First identify the position that best matches your background.
If you studied Human Resources, investigate Yes02.
If you have a technical or engineering background, investigate Yes04.
If you want to enter logistics, warehousing or supply chain, investigate Yes03 or the rental operations opportunities.
If your background is finance or business administration, Yes10 may be more relevant.
If you have quality, OHS, administration or supply-chain exposure, investigate Yes09.
Your goal should be to turn the 12-month workplace opportunity into evidence of practical competence that can strengthen your CV for future employment.
Think about the pathway:
Education → YES Programme → 12 Months Workplace Experience → Stronger CV → Further Skills Development → Employment Opportunities
And continue applying elsewhere while your application is being considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Arjo YES Programme 2026/2027?
It is a 12-month Youth Employment Services workplace programme through which Arjo provides qualifying unemployed South African youth and graduates with practical workplace experience.
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How long is the programme?
The programme runs for 12 months.
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How much is the stipend?
Arjo advertises a monthly stipend of R5,614.
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What age must applicants be?
The programme targets young South Africans between 18 and 35 years old.
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Do I need Matric?
Yes. Applicants are required to have a National Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
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Do I need a Degree?
A Degree is not listed as the general minimum requirement. A relevant qualification, Diploma or Degree aligned with the particular position is advantageous.
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Can graduates apply?
Yes. Arjo specifically states that the programme is suitable for unemployed youth and graduates.
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Can I apply if I am employed?
No. Applicants are required to be currently unemployed.
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Can I apply if I previously completed another learnership?
The advertised requirements state that applicants must not be participating in, or have previously participated in, another learnership, internship or training programme.
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Where are the opportunities located?
Placements are advertised in Rosslyn/Akasia, Samrand/Centurion, Cape Town/Stikland Industrial and Durban/Pinetown.
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How many opportunities are available?
The 10 advertised position categories represent 14 positions in total, including five Warehouse Assistant positions.
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Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the official Arjo YES Learnership Programme recruitment page.
Final Reminder
The Arjo Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme 2026/2027 gives unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain 12 months of practical workplace experience while receiving a R5,614 monthly stipend.
The opportunities cover:
Administration | Human Resources | Warehousing | Technical Services | Customer Support | Rental Operations | Quality Assurance | Health & Safety | Billing | Inventory Management
Whether you are entering the workplace after Matric or trying to turn a Diploma or Degree into practical experience, choose the position that genuinely aligns with the career you want to build.
Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to research the career, the TVET College Explorer and University Explorer to investigate further study, and the SETA Platform to discover additional skills-development pathways.
One application can open a door, but building a career requires a wider plan.
You can also:
- View latest Internships
- View latest Learnerships
- View Latest Bursaries
- View latest Government jobs
- View latest Company Vacancies
- View latest Municipality vacancies
- Visit the Edupstairs blog for daily updates
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Disclaimer
Edupstairs is an independent education and opportunities information platform and is not Arjo or the Youth Employment Service.
This article is an independent Opportunity Explainer based primarily on the official Arjo 2026/2027 YES Programme recruitment information.
Applicants should verify the vacancy status, eligibility requirements, locations and application instructions on Arjo’s official recruitment platform before submitting an application.
Edupstairs does not recruit candidates on behalf of Arjo, determine who is shortlisted, guarantee placement or guarantee permanent employment after completion of the programme.
Never pay anyone who claims they can guarantee you a YES programme placement, interview or job.
Editorial Integrity
Edupstairs separates information contained in the official recruitment advertisement from additional career and educational guidance.
The programme duration, stipend, advertised positions, locations, responsibilities and eligibility requirements discussed above are based on Arjo’s recruitment information.
References to the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer, University Explorer, TVET College Explorer, SETA Platform and related Edupstairs opportunities are additional resources intended to help applicants investigate their longer-term career and education options.
These resources should not be interpreted as additional eligibility requirements imposed by Arjo.
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