x23 Yes4Youth Programme Opportunities for 2026/2027 at The Wits Health Consortium

x23 Yes4Youth Programme Opportunities for 2026/2027 at The Wits Health Consortium

Location: Gauteng

Closing Date: 14 September 2026

Wits Health Consortium YES Programme 2026/2027 offers unemployed young South Africans an opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop practical skills and take their first steps into the professional environment.

The latest opportunity is aimed at young people who meet the programme’s eligibility requirements and are looking for a structured 12-month employment opportunity in Gauteng.

Important Information

• Closing Date: 14 September 2026
• Location: Gauteng, South Africa
• Salary: Not specified in the vacancy advertisement
• Programme: Youth Employment Services (YES) 2026/2027
• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
• Employer: Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd

About the Wits Health Consortium YES Programme

The Wits Health Consortium is hosting a Yes4Youth programme for 2026/2027 designed to help unemployed young people access employment opportunities, income generation, skills development and personal development. 

For young South Africans who are struggling to secure their first opportunity after school, college or university, a YES placement can provide valuable exposure to the workplace while allowing participants to develop skills that can strengthen future applications.

The 2026/2027 intake includes 10 different types of opportunities, with several positions offering multiple vacancies.

Available YES Programme Positions

The advertised positions include:

• Risk and Compliance Administrator – 2 positions
• Finance Administrator – 5 positions
• Training Administrator – 1 position
• Grant Administrator – 5 positions
• HR Administrator – 4 positions
• Legal Office Administrator – 1 position
• Office Assistant – 2 positions
• Maintenance Assistant – 1 position
• Procurement Administrator – 1 position
• Fleet Administrator – 1 position

Applicants should carefully select the position that matches their qualifications and background before submitting an application. 

Who Can Apply?

The Wits Health Consortium YES Programme has specific eligibility criteria, so applicants should check these requirements before applying.

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 and willingness to learn.
• Show commitment to completing the programme. 

The vacancy advertisement also states that preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups in line with Wits Health Consortium’s Employment Equity goals and plan. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The education requirements differ depending on the position.

HR Administrator

Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.

Finance Administrator

A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance is desirable.

Legal Office Administrator

Candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Law or a related field.

Risk and Compliance Administrator

The requirements include a Degree in Risk Management or a related field for one position, while another position specifies a Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.

Grant Administrator

A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance is desirable.

Procurement Administrator

Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

Fleet Administrator

A Higher Certificate or Diploma in Fleet Management or a related field is desirable.

Office Assistant

A Grade 12 qualification is required.

Training Administrator

A Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Instructional Design or a related field is desirable.

Maintenance Assistant

Grade 12 or a trade qualification will be advantageous. 

Job Overview

The Wits Health Consortium YES Programme is structured as a 12-month fixed-term opportunity based in Gauteng.

Because the intake covers administration, finance, human resources, procurement, compliance, training, fleet management and general office support, the programme can be relevant to young people with different educational backgrounds.

For graduates, the opportunity may provide practical exposure to an organisational environment. For applicants with Grade 12 or relevant vocational qualifications, positions such as Office Assistant and Maintenance Assistant may offer an entry point into employment.

Skills and Competencies

Although the exact responsibilities will vary from one position to another, applicants should consider the qualities highlighted in the advertisement.

A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to the programme are specifically identified as important qualities. 

Applicants can also strengthen their applications by presenting a clear and professional CV that highlights relevant education, computer skills, administrative experience, communication abilities and any previous exposure to the responsibilities associated with the selected position.

What Applicants Should Prepare

Applicants should avoid waiting until the closing date to gather their documents.

The vacancy advertisement requests the following:

• A cover letter of no more than one page, clearly stating the vacancy being applied for.
• A detailed CV.
• A copy of the applicant’s ID.
• A qualification certificate or Matric certificate. 

The application email should also use the correct reference number and job title in the subject heading. This is particularly important because the advertisement lists individual reference numbers for each position.

YES Programme Reference Numbers

Applicants should use the reference corresponding to the position they want to apply for:

• YES001 – Risk and Compliance Administrator
• YES002 – Finance Administrator
• YES003 – Training Administrator
• YES004 – Grant Administrator
• YES005 – HR Administrator
• YES006 – Legal Office Administrator
• YES007 – Procurement Administrator
• YES008 – Fleet Administrator
• YES009 – Maintenance Assistant
• YES010 – Office Assistant 

How to Apply

Applications for the Wits Health Consortium YES Programme 2026/2027 should be submitted by email to vacancies35@witshealth.co.za

The email subject must quote the relevant advert reference number and job title. Applicants should attach the required cover letter, detailed CV, ID copy and qualification or Matric certificate.

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