The Röhlig-Grindrod Logistics Learnership Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering unemployed South African youth a chance to gain real workplace experience, logistics training, and industry exposure in one of the country’s leading global freight forwarding companies.
This programme is ideal for candidates who want to start careers in logistics, supply chain management, freight forwarding, or business administration.
📌 Learnership Overview
- Company: Röhlig-Grindrod (Logistics & Freight Forwarding)
- Programme: Logistics Learnership Programme 2026
- Duration: 12 Months
- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
- Start Date: 01 May 2026
- Closing Date: 30 April 2026
- Locations:
- Sandton (Gauteng)
- Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape)
The programme provides structured learning combined with hands-on workplace training inside active logistics operations.
🌍 About Röhlig-Grindrod
Röhlig-Grindrod is an international logistics company specialising in:
- Sea freight
- Air freight
- Road transport
- Supply chain solutions
- Import & export logistics
The company operates globally and focuses on developing young talent through learnership and training programmes that prepare learners for long-term careers in freight forwarding and logistics.
🎓 What the Learnership Offers
Participants will receive:
✅ Structured theoretical training
✅ Practical workplace experience
✅ Exposure to real logistics operations
✅ Mentorship from industry professionals
✅ Workplace readiness skills
✅ Improved employment opportunities after completion
Learners work while learning, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.
🛠️ Training & Work Exposure
During the programme, learners may assist with:
- Freight forwarding coordination
- Shipment tracking and documentation
- Logistics administration tasks
- Customer service support
- Supply chain reporting
- Customs and shipping documentation
- Office coordination and operations support
This exposure helps learners understand how goods move through ports, warehouses, and transport networks.
✅ Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 27 years old or younger
- Have Grade 12 (Matric)
- Hold a Higher Certificate or National Diploma in:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration (or related field)
- Be unemployed
- Have basic computer literacy (MS Office)
- Not previously completed a logistics learnership
⭐ Skills & Competencies Needed
Successful candidates usually demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Strong organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork and adaptability
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
💰 Benefits of the Programme
Learners gain:
- Monthly learnership stipend (company aligned)
- Corporate work experience
- Industry exposure in logistics
- Professional mentorship
- Strong CV for future logistics jobs
Many learners secure employment within logistics companies after completing similar programmes.
📄 Required Documents
Prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified South African ID copy
- Certified Matric certificate
- Logistics/Business qualification certificates
- Academic transcripts (if available)
🔗 Direct Link to Apply (Official Application)
👉 Apply Online: Click Here
(Upload your CV and complete the online learnership application form.)
🎯 Who Should Apply?
This learnership is perfect if you:
✔ Studied logistics or business administration
✔ Need workplace experience
✔ Want to work in shipping or freight forwarding
✔ Are starting your first professional career
✔ Want entry into international logistics companies
