GIBB Opens Civil Engineering YES Programme for 2026 Graduates

Who can apply

• Candidates need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.
• Mathematics
• Science
• English
• Candidates should ensure that their academic record clearly confirms the Civil Engineering programme they completed. Additionally, their curriculum vitae should present their education accurately and consistently.

Documents you will need

• GIBB will only consider applications that contain all the required attachments. Therefore, candidates should prepare the documents before starting the online form.
• An updated curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant qualifications
• A complete academic record
• A copy of the applicant’s identity document
• Candidates should make sure that every document remains clear and readable. Furthermore, the names and identification details should match across the application form and attachments.
• Name_Surname_Curriculum_Vitae.pdf
• Name_Surname_Civil_Engineering_Qualification.pdf
• Name_Surname_Academic_Record.pdf
• Name_Surname_Identity_Document.pdf
• Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not submit only your degree certificate and forget the academic record. GIBB specifically requests both qualification copies and the academic record. Before submitting, open every attachment and confirm that all pages, marks and personal details remain readable.

How to apply

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

Full details

GIBB is recruiting Civil Engineering graduates for its 2026 Youth Employment Service Programme in Johannesburg, offering market-related pay and up to 12 months of workplace experience within its GIBB Power delivery unit. Applicants need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and must submit their applications by 30 September 2026.

The opportunity targets unemployed South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 who have never participated in the Youth Employment Service Programme. Moreover, GIBB wants candidates who can bring integrity, curiosity and computer literacy into a professional multidisciplinary engineering environment.

GIBB lists the placement under reference GIB-448. Although the vacancy information classifies the duration as nine to 12 months, applicants must remain available for a full 12-month fixed-term contract.

Why could this GIBB placement matter for new engineers?

GIBB operates as a multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong presence across Africa. Through the Youth Employment Service Programme, the company aims to help young graduates build relevant skills, earn an income and gain meaningful workplace exposure.

This intake will place successful graduates within the GIBB Power delivery unit. Therefore, participants can gain exposure to an engineering environment connected to projects that require planning, collaboration and technical responsibility.

The programme also gives graduates a chance to strengthen their professional profile after university. However, GIBB does not promise permanent employment when the fixed-term contract ends.

Who qualifies for the 2026 programme?

The placement targets graduates who meet both the Youth Employment Service criteria and GIBB’s academic requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens who were born in South Africa
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be currently unemployed
• Remain available for a 12-month fixed-term contract
• Have never participated in a Youth Employment Service Programme
• Possess the required Civil Engineering qualification
• Be computer literate
• Show an interest in learning skills related to Civil Engineering
• Demonstrate responsibility and honesty

GIBB lists this opportunity as an employment-equity position. Nevertheless, every candidate must still meet the published academic and programme requirements.

Which academic qualifications does GIBB require?

Candidates need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.

In addition, applicants must have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification with:

Candidates should ensure that their academic record clearly confirms the Civil Engineering programme they completed. Additionally, their curriculum vitae should present their education accurately and consistently.

What experience can graduates expect from GIBB Power?

GIBB has not published a detailed list of daily responsibilities for this placement. However, the programme will operate within the company’s GIBB Power delivery unit and will focus on workplace experience related to the graduate’s field.

As a result, participants can expect to develop professional habits that support engineering project environments. These may include communicating with multidisciplinary teams, managing assigned work responsibly and learning how an established engineering consultancy approaches projects.

The Youth Employment Service Programme also aims to help participants:

• Develop new workplace skills
• Gain meaningful practical experience
• Build a stronger professional track record
• Improve their long-term employment prospects
• Earn a salary during the placement

GIBB describes the salary as market related. However, the company does not publish a specific monthly amount in the listing.

Which personal qualities will strengthen an application?

A Civil Engineering degree meets the technical requirement, but GIBB will also consider how candidates approach learning and responsibility.

Strong candidates should demonstrate:

• A willingness to learn unfamiliar skills
• Honest and responsible conduct
• Professional communication
• Confidence using computers
• The ability to follow instructions
• Respect for deadlines and project requirements
• Readiness to work within a team

Applicants can demonstrate these qualities through a clear curriculum vitae, accurate supporting documents and thoughtful responses during the recruitment process.

Which documents must candidates include?

GIBB will only consider applications that contain all the required attachments. Therefore, candidates should prepare the documents before starting the online form.

The application must include:

Candidates should make sure that every document remains clear and readable. Furthermore, the names and identification details should match across the application form and attachments.

Useful file names could include:

Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not submit only your degree certificate and forget the academic record. GIBB specifically requests both qualification copies and the academic record. Before submitting, open every attachment and confirm that all pages, marks and personal details remain readable.

How should graduates submit their applications?

GIBB accepts applications through its online recruitment system. Candidates should follow these steps:

1. Update their curriculum vitae.
2. Prepare the qualification, academic record and identity document copies.
3. Open the Civil Engineering programme listing.
4. Complete all required personal and academic fields.
5. Upload each requested attachment.
6. Check that the information matches the supporting documents.
7. Review the application before submitting it.
8. Keep the submission confirmation for future reference.

Applications must be submitted through the official GIBB online application portal.

Applicants should use GIB-448 whenever the portal requests the programme reference number.

What happens after candidates submit their details?

GIBB will take shortlisted candidates through its recruitment process. The company may review academic records, programme eligibility and the information supplied in each curriculum vitae.

Therefore, candidates should keep their telephone numbers and email addresses active. They should also monitor spam or junk folders so that they do not miss recruitment communication.

GIBB will place successful candidates at its Johannesburg offices in Gauteng. Consequently, applicants should consider their ability to travel to or work in Johannesburg before accepting a placement.

When do applications close?

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because technical problems, slow uploads or missing academic documents could delay submission. Instead, they should gather every attachment and complete the online form as early as possible.

Final Thoughts

The GIBB Civil Engineering YES Programme 2026 offers unemployed graduates a paid opportunity to gain up to 12 months of workplace experience within the GIBB Power delivery unit. It specifically targets South African citizens aged 18 to 35 who hold a Civil Engineering degree and have not previously joined a Youth Employment Service Programme.

Most importantly, candidates must include an updated curriculum vitae, qualification copies, academic record and identity document. Eligible graduates should submit a complete application before 30 September 2026.

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