GIBB YES Programme 2026: Graduate Opportunities in Engineering, IT and Business Administration

Who can apply

• Although qualification requirements vary according to the role, GIBB repeatedly lists the following conditions across the attached YES advertisements.
• be South African citizens;
• fall within the 18–35 age group;
• be unemployed;
• be available for a 12-month fixed-term contract;
• not have previously been a YES beneficiary;
• be PC literate;
• want to learn new skills related to their field; and
• demonstrate responsibility and honesty.
• Applicants should check their individual vacancy because additional requirements can apply.
• For example, the Mechanical Engineering placement requires CAD literacy, while the Cape Town opportunities previously included location-related requirements.
• Applicants should not look at an internship or YES placement in isolation.
• The Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer allows users to investigate careers and South African qualifications together.
• Civil Engineering;
• Electrical Engineering;
• Mechanical Engineering;
• Software Development;
• Business Administration;
• Project Management;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Logistics Management;
• Procurement; and
• related qualifications.
• This can help young people understand how their qualification connects to a broader occupational pathway.

Documents you will need

• an updated CV;
• copies of relevant qualifications;
• an academic record where requested; and
• a copy of their South African ID.
• GIBB specifically warns that only applications containing the required attachments will be considered.
• Applicants should therefore avoid submitting incomplete applications.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to GIBB - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The GIBB YES Programme 2026 is offering young unemployed South Africans an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience across several professional fields, including Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Project Administration, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

GIBB has advertised multiple placements through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, with opportunities located in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Thabazimbi.

Several of the opportunities in the current recruitment batch remain open until 30 September 2026, while some earlier GIBB YES advertisements closed on 31 August 2026.

Applicants should therefore pay close attention to the status of each vacancy before applying.

For young people planning their longer-term career path, Edupstairs also provides the Career & Qualification Explorer, SETA Platform, University Explorer and TVET College Explorer to help applicants connect workplace opportunities with qualifications, further study and career pathways.

Quick Overview: GIBB YES Programme 2026

About the GIBB YES Programme

GIBB is a multidisciplinary engineering company involved in infrastructure planning, design and project delivery.

The company supports the Youth Employment Service Programme, commonly known as YES, as part of efforts to provide young South Africans with meaningful workplace exposure.

According to the GIBB advertisements, the YES Programme aims to help reduce youth unemployment by enabling young people to:

• develop new workplace skills;
• obtain meaningful work experience;
• earn an income during their placement; and
• improve their prospects of securing longer-term employment.

Most of the opportunities advertised by GIBB are 12-month fixed-term placements aimed at unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35.

Currently Open GIBB YES Programmes

The following opportunities in the supplied GIBB recruitment information have closing dates of 30 September 2026.

1. GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering, Johannesburg

Reference: GIB-468 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Delivery Unit: Dams and Hydro Closing Date: 30 September 2026

GIBB is offering a YES student placement within its Dams and Hydro delivery unit.

This opportunity is aimed at Civil Engineering graduates interested in gaining workplace exposure within an engineering environment involving major infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Mathematics;
• Science;
• English; and
• BTech or BSc in Civil Engineering.

Applicants must also satisfy the general YES eligibility criteria.

Successful candidates will be placed at GIBB’s Johannesburg offices. Explore Civil Engineering careers and qualifications on the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering - Johannesburg

1. GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering, Thabazimbi

Reference: GIB-467 Location: Thabazimbi Positions: 3 Closing Date: 30 September 2026

GIBB is recruiting three Civil Engineering graduates for its Thabazimbi YES intake.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have completed:

• BSc Civil Engineering;
• BEng Civil Engineering; or
• BTech Civil Engineering.

Successful candidates will be placed at GIBB’s Thabazimbi site.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Programme - Thabazimbi

1. GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering, Durban

Reference: GIB-456 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Delivery Unit: Water and Integrated Infrastructure Closing Date: 30 September 2026

GIBB is offering a Civil Engineering YES placement within its Water and Integrated Infrastructure delivery unit in Durban.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English; and
• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering.

Successful applicants will be placed at the GIBB Durban office.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering - Durban

1. GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering, GIBB Power

Reference: GIB-448 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Delivery Unit: GIBB Power Closing Date: 30 September 2026

This placement is within the GIBB Power delivery unit.

It gives qualifying Civil Engineering graduates another route into practical engineering workplace experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English; and
• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering.

The advertisement states that successful candidates will be placed at GIBB’s Johannesburg offices.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering - GIBB Power

1. GIBB YES Programme - Project Administrator

Reference: GIB-447 Location: Johannesburg / JHB North Closing Date: 30 September 2026

This opportunity expands the GIBB intake beyond engineering disciplines.

GIBB requires a candidate with at least a:

National Diploma in Business Administration

Applicants should also have strong:

• Microsoft Word skills; and
• Microsoft Excel skills.

Successful candidates will be placed at the GIBB Johannesburg office. Students and graduates interested in administration can investigate related occupations through the Career & Qualification Explorer.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Project Administrator - Johannesburg

1. GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering, Transport/Bridges

Reference: GIB-446 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Delivery Unit: Transport - Bridges Closing Date: 30 September 2026

This YES placement is within GIBB’s Transport (Bridges) delivery unit.

It may be particularly relevant to Civil Engineering graduates interested in transportation infrastructure and structural engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English; and
• BTech or BSc in Civil Engineering.

Successful applicants will be placed in Johannesburg.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Civil Engineering - Transport Bridges

1. GIBB YES Programme - Electrical Engineering, Johannesburg

Reference: GIB-445 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Electrical Engineering graduates can also apply for the GIBB YES Programme.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English; and
• BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Successful candidates will be placed at GIBB’s Johannesburg office. Applicants can search Electrical Engineering using the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate associated qualifications and career pathways.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Electrical Engineering - Johannesburg

1. GIBB YES Programme - Mechanical Engineering, Mining & Power

Reference: GIB-444 Advertised Location: South Africa Placement: Johannesburg Office Closing Date: 30 September 2026

The GIBB Mining & Power YES placement is aimed at Mechanical Engineering graduates.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants require:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English; and
• BTech/BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Candidates must also be:

• PC literate; and
• CAD literate, preferably using AutoCAD or similar software.

Successful applicants will be placed at GIBB’s Johannesburg office. Explore Mechanical Engineering qualifications and career pathways.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Mechanical Engineering - Mining & Power

1. GIBB YES Programme - Business Administration / Supply Chain

Location: Gauteng / Johannesburg Closing Date: 30 September 2026

GIBB has also advertised a YES placement for candidates from business, commerce, procurement and supply-chain-related study fields.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need:

• Grade 12; and
• a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following:

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management

Business Management

Commerce

Procurement

Project Management

or a related field.

These fields can be researched individually through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer.

The supplied advertisement states that successful candidates will be placed at GIBB’s Johannesburg office.

Apply

Apply for GIBB YES Business Administration / Supply Chain Programme

General Eligibility Requirements for GIBB YES Applicants

Although qualification requirements vary according to the role, GIBB repeatedly lists the following conditions across the attached YES advertisements.

Applicants should generally:

Applicants should check their individual vacancy because additional requirements can apply.

For example, the Mechanical Engineering placement requires CAD literacy, while the Cape Town opportunities previously included location-related requirements.

Documents Required

Across the attached advertisements, GIBB generally requires applicants to submit:

GIBB specifically warns that only applications containing the required attachments will be considered.

Applicants should therefore avoid submitting incomplete applications.

Which GIBB YES Programme Should You Apply For?

Applicants should match their qualification directly to the advertised role.

Civil Engineering Graduates

Consider the currently open:

• Dams and Hydro placement - Johannesburg;
• Thabazimbi Civil Engineering intake;
• Water and Integrated Infrastructure - Durban;
• GIBB Power - Johannesburg; and
• Transport/Bridges - Johannesburg.

Electrical Engineering Graduates

The currently open Johannesburg Electrical Engineering YES Programme may be suitable.

Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Consider the GIBB Mining & Power Mechanical Engineering YES Programme.

Business, Supply Chain and Logistics Graduates

Consider the GIBB Business Administration/Supply Chain placement if you hold a relevant National Diploma or Degree.

Business Administration Graduates

The Project Administrator YES Programme may be appropriate for applicants holding a National Diploma in Business Administration.

Use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer

Applicants should not look at an internship or YES placement in isolation.

The Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer allows users to investigate careers and South African qualifications together.

For example, GIBB applicants can investigate:

This can help young people understand how their qualification connects to a broader occupational pathway.

Explore Workplace Programmes Through the Edupstairs SETA Platform

The Edupstairs SETA Platform provides another important resource for applicants who need practical experience.

Edupstairs’ SETA Platform brings together information across South Africa’s 21 SETAs, including pathways related to:

• internships;
• Work Integrated Learning;
• graduate workplace programmes;
• learnerships;
• apprenticeships;
• candidacy programmes;
• bursaries;
• skills programmes; and
• occupational qualifications.

This is particularly relevant to GIBB applicants because engineering careers often involve a combination of academic qualifications, practical experience and later professional development.

Applicants who are unsuccessful in the GIBB recruitment process should continue exploring programmes on the SETA Platform rather than stopping their search.

Planning to Study at University?

Prospective engineers who have not yet completed the qualifications required by GIBB can use the Edupstairs University Explorer.

The platform helps prospective students investigate:

• university programmes;
• admission requirements;
• APS requirements;
• required school subjects;
• applications;
• selection requirements;
• NSFAS information;
• bursary guidance; and
• related university resources.

A learner who wants to become a Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer can use the platform to compare possible university study routes before applying.

Explore Technical Routes Through the TVET College Explorer

Young people considering technical or occupational education can use the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer.

The platform covers South Africa’s public TVET Colleges and helps students investigate:

• programmes;
• campuses;
• admission requirements;
• 2027 applications;
• NSFAS information;
• vocational qualifications;
• occupational programmes; and
• technical study pathways.

Applicants can also read the TVET College Applications for 2027 guide when planning their next study application.

Other Internships Recently Published on Edupstairs

GIBB should form only one part of an applicant’s job-search strategy.

Several other internships and workplace-experience programmes have been published on Edupstairs during the last few days.

NCR Internship Programme 2026 - X20

The National Credit Regulator Internship Programme 2026 provides 20 internship opportunities for qualifying unemployed graduates.

Applicants should check the specific fields and qualification requirements before applying.

KZN Office of the Premier Graduate Internship Programme 2026

The KZN Office of the Premier Graduate Internship Programme 2026 provides another graduate workplace-experience route for unemployed graduates seeking exposure within government.

Search Edupstairs for the latest KZN Office of the Premier internship article and check the individual fields before applying.

uMzinyathi District Municipality Internships and In-Service Training Database 2026

The uMzinyathi District Municipality internships and in-service training opportunity is particularly relevant because the advertised fields include areas such as Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, alongside other municipal study fields.

Engineering graduates applying to GIBB should therefore consider municipal workplace opportunities as part of a wider application strategy.

Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme 2026 - X15

The Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme 2026 offers 15 graduate opportunities across several professional fields.

These include areas such as:

• Accounting;
• Finance;
• Internal Auditing;
• Economics;
• Information Technology;
• Data Science;
• Construction Project Management;
• Risk and Compliance; and
• Law.

SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and TVET WIL Programme 2026

The SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and TVET WIL Programme 2026 provides opportunities for both unemployed graduates and eligible TVET students who need workplace experience.

It is useful for applicants whose qualifications do not match the engineering-focused GIBB vacancies.

Jozini Municipality LGSETA Internship Programme 2026 - X15

The Jozini Municipality LGSETA Internship Programme 2026 includes internship opportunities in several municipal fields.

Because it is supported through LGSETA, it also demonstrates how SETAs help connect qualifications to practical workplace development.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Graduate Internships 2026/2027 - X35

The MTPA Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 offers 35 graduate opportunities in areas including Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Geology and Botany.

Applicants should check the closing date immediately because this opportunity closes earlier than the GIBB programmes.

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Need Help?

Edupstairs Advice: Apply to More Than One Opportunity

Unemployed graduates should avoid relying on one application.

If you qualify for GIBB, apply.

But continue applying for other suitable programmes.

A practical strategy is:

Qualification → identify matching careers → identify matching internships → apply to multiple legitimate opportunities → gain workplace experience → build professional skills → progress towards permanent employment.

For example, a Civil Engineering graduate could apply for several of the GIBB Civil Engineering opportunities rather than relying on only one placement, provided they satisfy each vacancy’s criteria.

They could simultaneously investigate:

• municipality engineering internships;
• SETA-funded graduate programmes;
• engineering candidacy programmes;
• graduate development programmes;
• Work Integrated Learning opportunities; and
• infrastructure-sector vacancies.

Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to understand your occupational options and then use the SETA Platform to investigate possible workplace-development pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do the current GIBB YES Programme applications close?

Most of the currently open opportunities covered in this article close on 30 September 2026.

1. Are all the attached GIBB programmes still open?

No. Four of the supplied advertisements had a closing date of 31 August 2026 and are therefore closed:

• GIB-457 - IT, Cape Town;
• GIB-455 - Electrical Engineering, Cape Town;
• GIB-454 - Civil Engineering Structures, Johannesburg; and
• GIB-453 - Civil Engineering Transportation and Structures, Cape Town.

1. How many GIBB YES programmes are covered in this article?

This article covers all 13 programme advertisements contained in the supplied material.

1. Can I apply if I only have Matric?

Not for most of the opportunities covered here.

These are mainly graduate-level placements requiring a relevant Diploma, BTech or Degree.

Applicants should check the qualification requirement of the specific vacancy.

1. Can Civil Engineering graduates apply for more than one GIBB vacancy?

Where an applicant satisfies the requirements of multiple advertisements, they can review and apply according to the instructions attached to each individual vacancy.

Applicants should use the correct vacancy reference and application link.

1. How old must applicants be?

The GIBB advertisements generally require applicants to be between 18 and 35 years old.

1. Must applicants be unemployed?

Yes. The advertisements state that applicants must be unemployed and available for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

1. Can previous YES beneficiaries apply?

The GIBB advertisements state that applicants should not have previously been YES beneficiaries.

1. What documents should applicants prepare?

Applicants should generally prepare:

• an updated CV;
• qualification copies;
• academic records where required; and
• an ID copy.

1. Are there GIBB opportunities outside Civil Engineering?

Yes. The attached advertisements also cover:

• Electrical Engineering;
• Mechanical Engineering;
• Software Development/IT;
• Project Administration;
• Business Administration;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Logistics;
• Procurement;
• Commerce; and
• Project Management.

1. Is the stipend stated?

The supplied advertisements explain that the YES Programme gives participants workplace experience and an income, but no specific monthly stipend amount is provided in the supplied vacancy information.

Applicants should therefore not rely on unofficial stipend figures.

1. Where can I find other graduate opportunities?

Continue checking Edupstairs for:

• graduate internships;
• YES programmes;
• Work Integrated Learning;
• learnerships;
• apprenticeships;
• bursaries;
• graduate programmes; and
• entry-level jobs.

Also use the SETA Platform to research industry-specific skills-development opportunities.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Applicants should submit applications well before the deadline where possible.

You can also:

Disclaimer

This article is an Edupstairs Opportunity Explainer based primarily on the GIBB YES Programme recruitment information supplied for the 2026 intake.

The attached recruitment material contains both currently open programmes and earlier advertisements whose deadlines have passed. Edupstairs has therefore separated the opportunities according to their stated closing dates.

Applicants should always check the GIBB recruitment portal before submitting an application because vacancies may be changed, withdrawn or filled by the employer.

Edupstairs does not recruit on behalf of GIBB and cannot guarantee that an applicant will be selected.

Editorial Integrity

Edupstairs separates official employer requirements from additional educational and career guidance.

Information such as qualifications, locations, closing dates, vacancy references and YES eligibility requirements in this article has been taken from the supplied GIBB recruitment advertisements.

Links to the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer, SETA Platform, University Explorer and TVET College Explorer are additional guidance intended to help applicants investigate broader career and education pathways.

Where the employer has not provided information - including an exact monthly stipend for these placements - Edupstairs does not invent a figure.

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