BMW Group South YES4Youth Student Programme 2027

BMW Group South YES4Youth Student Programme 2027

Location: Rosslyn, South Africa

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

(12-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

BMW builds more than just cars. It invests in people and support emerging talent by creating opportunities for young individuals to develop their skills, gain meaningful workplace experience and contribute to an innovative and collaborative environment. BMW Group South Africa is offering opportunities through its YES4Youth (Y4Y) Programme 2027, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing youth unemployment in South Africa.

Through this programme, participants will gain valuable hands-on workplace experience, develop professional skills and gain exposure to a dynamic corporate and manufacturing environment within an internationally recognised premium brand.

Who should apply?

The programme is aimed at young South Africans who meet the following requirements:

• Are between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Have completed a relevant qualification in one of the advertised fields of study.
• Are currently unemployed.
• Have not previously participated in a YES4Youth programme.
• Are eager to learn, develop new skills and gain meaningful workplace experience.

Programme Location

Successful participants will be based at one of the following BMW Group South Africa locations in Gauteng:

• National Sales Company (NSC), Midrand.
• Financial Services , Midrand
• Plant Rosslyn, Pretoria.
• BMW IT Hub, Menlyn.

Qualifications and Fields of Study

Applicants must hold a relevant university degree, National Diploma, Diploma or Certificate in one of the following fields:

• Finance, Accounting and Economics: Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Economics, Banking or Internal Auditing. A BCom in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. An Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation will be advantageous for taxation-related opportunities.
• Business Administration and Management: Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, General Management or a related discipline.
• Engineering and Technical Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Metallurgical or Quality Engineering (BSc, BEng, BTech or relevant National Diploma).
• Automotive and Electrical Trades: Motor Mechanic, Transportation Electrician or relevant automotive and electrical technical qualifications.
• Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations Management: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Information Technology and Computer Science: Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Software Development, Web Development, Front-End Development or related IT qualifications. Relevant Java, SAP and ABAP certifications will be advantageous for applicable opportunities.
• Data Science and Analytics: Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems or related analytical disciplines.
• Human Resources and Industrial Psychology: Human Resource Management, BCom in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or a related discipline.
• Marketing, Communications and Media: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism or a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
• Product Management and Digital Design: Product Management, User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic Design, Web Development or Front-End Development.
• Risk Management, Insurance and Law: Risk Management, Insurance, LLB, BCom Law or a related qualification in Law or Risk Management.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Safety Management or a related discipline.

Application Requirements

All applicants must apply online through the BMW Group Career Portal by creating a comprehensive candidate profile.

Please ensure that the following supporting documents are attached to your application:

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your ID.
• Full academic record or transcript.
• Qualification certificate(s), where applicable.
• Matric certificate.
• Any additional relevant certificates supporting your qualification.

Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the stipulated requirements will not be considered.

Additional Information

All appointments will be made in accordance with the programme requirements and BMW Group South Africa’s Employment Equity commitments.

Contract Duration: 12 months. Closing Date: 13 November 2026

About BMW South Africa

BMW South Africa is the South African arm of BMW Group, a global manufacturer of premium vehicles, motorcycles and mobility services. The company has been part of South Africa’s automotive industry for more than 50 years and is best known locally for its Rosslyn manufacturing plant near Pretoria, which was BMW’s first production facility outside Germany.

BMW’s South African operations began in 1968, when Praetor Monteerders assembled vehicles using BMW engines and drivetrains. In 1973, BMW acquired full ownership and established BMW Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd, making Plant Rosslyn the company’s first manufacturing site outside Germany. Since then, the plant has produced more than 1.6 million vehicles, including several generations of the BMW 3 Series and the BMW X3.

Plant Rosslyn is a major export hub for BMW. It produced the BMW 3 Series for 35 years before switching to the BMW X3 in 2018, and more than 400,000 X3s have since been built there. The plant exports the majority of its vehicles to markets in Europe, Africa and beyond, making BMW one of South Africa’s leading exporters of premium vehicles and components.

BMW South Africa is also investing in the future of mobility. In 2023, the company announced a R4.2 billion investment to electrify Plant Rosslyn and transform it into a BMW iFACTORY, supporting production of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid. More than 300 employees have received specialised training for electrified-vehicle production, reflecting BMW’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing and electric mobility.

Career opportunities at BMW South Africa include roles in vehicle manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, information technology, customer service and after-sales support. The company’s Midrand campus serves as its national headquarters, while Plant Rosslyn employs thousands of people and supports a much larger network of dealers and suppliers. BMW South Africa also invests heavily in skills development through its Training Academy, which can host 300 apprentices each year.

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