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Bidvest International Logistics Yes Youth Learnership Programme 2025-2026
Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme: A Real Start in Transport and Logistics
Are you an unemployed young South African looking to break into one of the country’s most vital economic sectors? The Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme offers a genuine opportunity to gain practical work experience, structured training, and real exposure to the transport and logistics industry, one of the backbones of South Africa’s economy.
About Bidvest International Logistics
Bidvest International Logistics, commonly known as BIL, is a leading transport and logistics company that has been providing innovative supply chain solutions since 1910. Operating across air, sea, and road networks, BIL has built a strong global footprint through partnerships that extend into more than 120 countries. With offices at every major South African port and airport, the company plays a central role in keeping goods moving both locally and internationally.
BIL fully supports the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, a partnership between the private sector and government aimed at tackling youth unemployment by giving young South Africans meaningful, practical work experience.
What the Programme Involves
The Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme is a fixed 12 month contract that combines theoretical learning with hands on workplace exposure. Throughout the programme, participants can expect to:
- Complete a structured learning journey made up of 25 modules through the YES learning platform
- Gain practical, real world experience within the transport and logistics environment
- Receive professional guidance and mentorship from experienced industry staff
- Build workplace readiness skills that strengthen future employability in the sector
This structure ensures that participants leave the programme not only with theoretical knowledge but with genuine, hands on experience they can carry into future roles across the logistics and supply chain industry.
Who Can Apply
While specific intakes may vary slightly by province and opportunity, general eligibility requirements for the Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme typically include:
- Being a South African citizen
- Having completed a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification
- Being between 18 and 34 years old
- Being currently unemployed
- Not being enrolled in any other academic studies or learnership during the programme period
- Not having previously participated in a YES Programme with any other company
- Having a strong interest in the transport and logistics industry
- Being available to commit full time to the fixed 12 month contract
- Meeting the programme’s Employment Equity requirements
Some intakes are also aimed at specific target groups, such as candidates living with a disability, so it’s worth checking the exact requirements of the specific listing you are applying for.
Why This Programme Is Worth Considering
The transport and logistics sector remains one of South Africa’s most dynamic and consistently growing industries, and gaining early exposure to it can open doors well beyond the 12 month contract period. Participating in the Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme gives you:
- Practical, real world exposure to a critical economic sector
- A structured, industry aligned qualification pathway through the YES modules
- Mentorship from a company with well over a century of experience in logistics
- A meaningful reference point on your CV as you continue building your career
For many young South Africans, this kind of structured exposure to a functioning logistics operation is difficult to access without an opportunity like this one.
How To Apply
To apply for the Bidvest International Logistics YES Youth Learnership Programme, visit the Bidvest International Logistics careers portal to search for current YES Programme listings in your region.
When applying, make sure to:
- Search using the exact programme name for the province or intake you are interested in
- Create or log in to your profile and complete the online application form carefully
- Upload all required supporting documents, including your CV, matric certificate, and a certified copy of your ID
- Review all details before submitting to ensure everything is accurate
- Confirm the current closing date directly on the official portal, since intake dates and locations can change throughout the year
Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted for interviews or assessments, so make sure your application is complete and accurate before you submit it. If you’re ready to take your first real step into South Africa’s transport and logistics industry, this programme is well worth exploring
