The Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships Programme 2026 is a popular youth employment opportunity designed to help unemployed young South Africans gain work experience, skills, and income through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
Here’s a clear breakdown 👇
📌 Programme Overview
- Programme Name: Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership / Work Experience Programme 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Mainly Gauteng (e.g. Johannesburg, sometimes other areas)
- Monthly Stipend: ± R5,000 – R7,000 (varies by role)
- Fields:
- Administration
- Sales
- Retail / Customer Service
- Technical roles
- General work
This programme gives you real workplace exposure, helping you build experience and improve employability.
🎯 Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 18 – 34/35 years old
- Have Grade 12 (Matric)
- Be currently unemployed
- Not have participated in a YES programme before
- Be able to commit to 12 months full-time
👉 Advantage:
- Diploma/Degree (not always required)
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills
💼 What You’ll Gain
- Practical on-the-job experience
- Monthly stipend/income
- Work readiness & soft skills
- Mentorship & career guidance
- Better chances of permanent employment
The programme is part of a national effort to fight youth unemployment by giving young people real work exposure instead of just theory .
📝 How to Apply
To apply:
- Prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Apply online via:
- Afrika Tikkun Services portal
- Or check vacancies here:
👉 Apply for opportunities
- Complete the application form and upload documents
⚠️ Tip: Apply as soon as possible — these positions fill up quickly.
