🌍 Overview

DHL Supply Chain South Africa has announced an exciting recruitment drive for 25 YES 4 Youth Learnership opportunities, giving unemployed young people the chance to gain hands-on workplace experience within the global logistics industry. DHL is recognised as the world leader in supply chain solutions, operating in more than 220 countries. This learnership offers young South Africans the platform to acquire essential operational skills, workplace readiness, and a pathway to long-term employability.

Candidates selected for this programme will join a dynamic logistics environment where they will support loading, offloading, warehouse operations, inventory flow, and customer product handling. The programme is ideal for individuals who are committed to learning, adaptable, eager to grow, and able to work within structured processes while delivering high levels of accuracy and professionalism.

💼 Professional Summary for CV (Example)

A motivated and dedicated young professional seeking to participate in the DHL YES 4 Youth Learnership Programme, bringing strong communication abilities, a positive work ethic, and a willingness to learn. I aim to grow within the logistics environment through hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, stock handling, equipment use, and customer product management. With a passion for developing real-world workplace skills, I am committed to contributing to daily operational efficiency while following DHL’s high standards in safety, accuracy, and customer service.

I bring adaptability, teamwork, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow clear instructions, report inconsistencies, and work within operational procedures. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of DHL’s brand while developing valuable industry experience that will support my long-term career growth. I am eager to gain professional skills that align with DHL’s global reputation for quality, innovation, and customer-focused service.

📌 Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen

• Age 18–29 (unemployed youth)

• Grade 12 / Matric with English & Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

• BBBEE candidates eligible

• Valid driver’s license – advantageous

• Valid forklift or reach truck license – advantageous

• CV, certified ID copy, certified Matric Certificate

🧠 Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent customer service orientation

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

• Commitment to delivering quality work

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written English)

• Ability to follow instructions and operational procedures

• Willingness to develop new skills and grow professionally

• Responsibility, discipline, and personal accountability

• Motivated to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

📦 Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with client-specific operational requirements

• Learn and master the correct use of warehouse equipment

• Report and record non-conforming merchandise accurately

• Carry out loading and offloading tasks as instructed

• Operate within designated work areas as required

• Follow all safety and operational procedures

• Support daily workflow and fulfil tasks allocated by the Team Leader or Manager

• Maintain high levels of integrity, professionalism, and accuracy

❗ Important Notes

• This is a temporary 12-month learnership designed to provide workplace exposure

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• All supporting documents must be certified

• Candidates must be willing to learn, adapt and commit fully to the programme

• This opportunity is targeted at unemployed youth seeking long-term career growth in logistics

📝 How to Apply

Applicants must apply via DHL Supply Chain’s official recruitment channels or verified job listing platforms. Ensure all documents are clear, valid, and up to date.