PSIRA YES Internship Programme 2026 for Unemployed Graduates in South Africa



Job Title

Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026/2027 – Multiple Fields

Location

Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:

South African citizen

Currently unemployed

Hold a relevant NQF Level 6, 7, or 8 qualification

Qualification must match the YES Programme field applied for

Willing to commit to a 12-month fixed-term programme

Qualification Fields Include (but are not limited to):

Business Administration / Management

Public Management / Administration

Security Management

Accounting / Finance

Information Technology / Computer Science

Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Human Resource Management

Communications / Marketing / Media Studies

Occupational Health & Safety

Policing / Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement

Records & Information Management

Legal (LLB)

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive the following benefits:

12 months paid workplace experience

Monthly stipend based on qualification level:

NQF 6: R5 000 per month

NQF 7: R6 000 per month

NQF 8: R7 000 per month

Exposure to a national public entity

Practical skills development to improve employability

Professional work experience in the public sector

Application Deadline

16 January 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the official PSIRA e-Recruitment portal.

👉 Apply online here:

https://erecruitment.psira.co.za/recruitment/#/browse-jobs

Note: Applicants must apply for the YES Programme field that matches their qualification and preferred location.

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