The Wits Health Consortium (WHC) is offering 23 Youth Employment Services (YES) opportunities for young unemployed South Africans. The positions are available across a range of administrative, finance, human resources, legal, procurement, compliance and support functions.
The Wits Health Consortium YES Programme 2026/2027 is designed to give unemployed youth an opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop practical skills and improve their future employment prospects. The available positions are offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis in Gauteng.
Wits Health Consortium YES Vacancies 2026/2027
There are 23 opportunities available across 10 different positions:
- Risk and Compliance Administrator x2 – Reference: YES001
- Finance Administrator x5 – Reference: YES002
- Training Administrator x1 – Reference: YES003
- Grant Administrator x5 – Reference: YES004
- HR Administrator x4 – Reference: YES005
- Legal Office Administrator x1 – Reference: YES006
- Procurement Administrator x1 – Reference: YES007
- Fleet Administrator x1 – Reference: YES008
- Maintenance Assistant x1 – Reference: YES009
- Office Assistant x2 – Reference: YES010
General Requirements
Applicants interested in the Wits Health Consortium YES opportunities must meet the programme’s minimum requirements.
Candidates must:
- Be Black South Africans, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, including African, Coloured or Indian South African citizens
- Be between 18 and 29 years old
- Be currently unemployed
- Not have previously participated in a YES Programme with another organisation
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Be willing to learn
- Show commitment to the programme
In accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups.
Qualifications for Each Position
The required or desirable education differs according to the position.
Risk and Compliance Administrator – YES001
Applicants should have a Degree in Risk Management or a related field. A Diploma or Degree in Information Technology is also indicated as an applicable qualification.
Finance Administrator – YES002
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Training Administrator – YES003
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Instructional Design or a related field.
Grant Administrator – YES004
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance.
HR Administrator – YES005
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.
Legal Office Administrator – YES006
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Law or a related field.
Procurement Administrator – YES007
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
Fleet Administrator – YES008
Applicants should have a Higher Certificate, Diploma in Fleet Management or a related qualification.
Maintenance Assistant – YES009
Grade 12 or a Trade Qualification will be advantageous.
Office Assistant – YES010
Applicants should have Grade 12.
What the YES Programme Offers
The Youth Employment Services Programme is intended to transform the lives of unemployed young people by providing access to employment opportunities, income generation, skills development and personal development.
The 12-month placement can give successful candidates valuable exposure to a professional working environment while allowing them to build experience related to their qualifications.
This may be particularly beneficial for graduates and young people who have struggled to secure their first opportunity because they lack workplace experience.
Application Documents
Applicants must submit a complete application containing:
- A cover letter of no more than one page, clearly stating the vacancy being applied for
- A detailed CV
- Copy of ID
- Qualification certificate or Matric certificate
The email subject line must clearly state the advert reference number and job title for the position being applied for.
For example, an applicant for the Finance Administrator position should use YES002 – Finance Administrator as the email subject.
Programme Details
Company: Wits Health Consortium
Programme: Youth Employment Services (YES) 2026/2027
Positions: 23
Employment Type: Fixed-term
Duration: 12 months
Location: Gauteng
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Final Thoughts
The Wits Health Consortium YES Programme 2026/2027 provides 23 opportunities across a variety of career areas, making it particularly useful for unemployed young people with relevant qualifications and those looking to gain their first meaningful workplace experience.
If you meet the age, employment and qualification requirements, carefully select the position that matches your background and make sure you use the correct YES reference number when submitting your application.
How to Apply
Send your application by email to:
Your email subject must include the relevant reference number and job title.
For example: YES005 – HR Administrator
Make sure you attach your cover letter, detailed CV, ID copy and qualification certificate/Matric certificate.
Closing Date: 14 September 2026