Arjo has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Youth Employment Services (YES) Learnership Programme, giving unemployed South African youth and graduates an opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience in a global healthcare company.
The 12-month programme offers a monthly stipend of R5,614 and provides participants with practical on-the-job learning, professional development and exposure to different areas of the healthcare and medical technology industry. Arjo’s official careers platform currently lists the YES Learnership Programme as a South African opportunity.
Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027
The programme is designed for unemployed young South Africans between 18 and 35 years old who want to gain valuable workplace experience.
Arjo says the programme can benefit both Matriculants seeking their first work experience and graduates who want to strengthen their professional skills and industry exposure.
Participants will have the opportunity to work in different departments while receiving practical training and workplace exposure.
What Arjo Offers
Successful participants will receive:
- R5,614 monthly stipend
- 12 months of workplace experience
- On-the-job learning
- Exposure to a global medical technology company
- Professional development opportunities
- Practical workplace skills
- Valuable experience to strengthen future job applications
The programme is intended to help young people build credible work experience and improve their readiness for future employment opportunities.
Provinces and Towns
The opportunities listed in the programme are available in three provinces:
Gauteng
- Rosslyn, Akasia
- Reception and Operations Administrator
- Warehouse Assistant
- Service Assessment Administrator
- Quality Assurance Administrator
- Samrand, Centurion
- Human Resource Administrator
- Rental and Operations Administrator
- Billing Administrator
Western Cape
- Cape Town, Stikland Industrial
- Junior Service Technician
- Rental and Operations Administrator
KwaZulu-Natal
- Durban, Pinetown
- Rental and Operations Administrator
The Arjo careers listing identifies the South African YES programme under its South Africa opportunities, with the posting dated 15 September 2026.
Available Opportunities
There are several different roles available under the programme.
Reception and Operations Administrator – Yes01: Duties include answering calls, welcoming visitors, customer service, filing, data entry, visitor records, inventory information and administrative support.
Human Resource Administrator – Yes02: Learners will assist with employee records, HR documentation, payroll information, benefits administration, employee queries, training and HR projects.
Warehouse Assistant – Yes03: Duties include receiving, picking, packing, counting and verifying stock, loading and unloading vehicles, dispatch support and maintaining a safe warehouse.
Junior Service Technician – Yes04: This role involves equipment servicing, repairs, maintenance, quality actions and service reports. Candidates with 0–1 year of technical, engineering, electrical, mechanical or service-related experience may be considered.
Service Assessment Administrator – Yes05: Responsibilities include logging service requests, tracking technician activities, maintaining records, preparing reports and providing administrative support.
Rental and Operations Administrator – Yes06, Yes07 and Yes08: These roles involve rental operations, asset administration, stock counts, receiving and dispatching equipment, documentation and inventory control.
Quality Assurance Administrator – Yes09: Duties include quality documentation, internal audit support, non-conformance tracking, health and safety administration and spare-parts inventory.
Billing Administrator – Yes10: Responsibilities include processing invoices, verifying billing information, assisting with customer billing queries and maintaining accurate records.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Have Grade 12 / Matric
- Be currently unemployed
- Have a clear criminal and credit record
- Not currently participate in another learnership, internship or training programme
- Not have previously participated in another learnership, internship or training programme
- Be willing to complete the full 12-month programme
- Reside within the designated geographical area for the position
A relevant qualification, diploma or degree may be advantageous depending on the position.
Final Thoughts
The Arjo YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027 provides unemployed South African youth with an opportunity to gain practical experience across administration, human resources, warehousing, technical services, quality assurance, rental operations and billing.
With a R5,614 monthly stipend and 12 months of workplace exposure, the programme could help eligible applicants strengthen their CVs and develop skills needed for future employment.
Applicants should carefully check the specific location and requirements of the position they want to apply for.
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