Röhlig-Grindrod YES Programme 2027 Opens for Unemployed Matriculants

Who can apply

• The programme provides a matric-level entry route into logistics and supply chain operations.
• Have completed matric
• Have achieved at least 50% in English
• Have achieved at least 50% in Mathematics
• Be South African citizens
• Be 35 years old or younger
• Be currently unemployed
• Not have completed a previous Youth Employment Service Programme
• Be available for the 12-month programme in 2027
• Be able to work at the branch selected during the application process
• A tertiary qualification is not listed as a requirement. Candidates should not assume that they need a diploma or degree before submitting their details.
• The listings also do not state a specific minimum age. Applicants must nevertheless be legally eligible to enter a workplace-based employment programme.

Documents you will need

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae
• Matric certificate
• South African identity document
• The curriculum vitae should include current contact information, education details and any activities that demonstrate teamwork, reliability, communication or responsibility.
• Candidates should ensure that the matric certificate clearly shows the final English and Mathematics results.
• Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Place your curriculum vitae, identity document and matric certificate in one folder before opening the application form. Check that the English and Mathematics percentages are clearly readable, as these results are central to the programme’s academic screening.

How to apply

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

Full details

Unemployed South African matriculants aged 35 or younger can enter Röhlig-Grindrod’s 12-month Youth Employment Service Programme and gain practical logistics experience. The 2027 intake offers workplace training across three branches, but one location closes earlier. Applicants need at least 50% in both English and Mathematics to meet the academic criteria.

The programme is aimed at young people interested in freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain management. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training while gaining experience within a professional logistics environment.

Why does one closing date require urgent attention?

Röhlig-Grindrod is accepting applications at three branches, but the deadlines are not the same.

The Johannesburg-based programme closes on 26 August 2026, while the Durban and Gqeberha programmes remain open until 15 November 2026.

Programme overview:

• Company: Röhlig-Grindrod
• Programme: Youth Employment Service Programme
• Programme start: 2027
• Duration: 12 months
• Industry: Logistics and supply chain
• Training method: On-the-job training
• Minimum qualification: Completed matric
• Age requirement: Not older than 35
• Citizenship: South African citizens only
• Employment status: Must be unemployed
• Previous programme restriction: Must not have completed a previous Youth Employment Service Programme
• Stipend: Not specified
• Permanent placement: Not guaranteed

Applicants should use the application portal linked to the branch where they want to complete the programme.

Who meets the minimum requirements?

The programme provides a matric-level entry route into logistics and supply chain operations.

Applicants must:

A tertiary qualification is not listed as a requirement. Candidates should not assume that they need a diploma or degree before submitting their details.

The listings also do not state a specific minimum age. Applicants must nevertheless be legally eligible to enter a workplace-based employment programme.

What does the 50% academic requirement mean?

Candidates need at least 50% in both English and Mathematics on their matric results.

Achieving 50% in one subject but less than 50% in the other would not meet the published academic requirement.

Applicants should check the subject names and final percentages on their matric certificates before starting the online process. The requirement specifically refers to Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy.

Which branches are accepting candidates?

Three separate workplace options are available for the 2027 intake.

• The first programme will be based at the company’s Head Office in Linbro Park, Johannesburg. Applications close on 26 August 2026.
• The second programme will be based at Grindrod House in Durban. Applications close on 15 November 2026.
• The third programme will be based at the company’s Walmer offices in Gqeberha. Applications close on 15 November 2026.

Candidates should select a workplace they can reach consistently for the full programme. The listings do not state that transport or accommodation will be provided.

Submitting applications for locations where attendance would be impractical could create difficulties if a candidate is selected.

What will participants learn during the programme?

Röhlig-Grindrod operates in freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain management. Participants will receive on-the-job training within this environment.

Although the listings do not provide a detailed training curriculum, the programme is positioned as an entry route for matriculants who want exposure to:

• Freight forwarding
• Logistics operations
• Supply chain processes
• Customer service
• Workplace communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Deadline management
• Professional conduct
• Working in a changing operational environment

Participants should be ready to learn through practical workplace activities rather than classroom instruction alone.

Which qualities could improve a candidate’s prospects?

Röhlig-Grindrod lists several advantageous attributes that may help candidates work effectively in a busy logistics environment.

These include:

• Strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to work with demanding customers
• Good problem-solving skills
• Sound decision-making ability
• Ability to handle workplace pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Clear team communication
• Willingness to contribute to shared results
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

These qualities are advantageous rather than separate academic requirements. Candidates can demonstrate them through school activities, volunteer work, informal responsibilities, sports teams or community involvement.

Which documents must be submitted?

Applicants who meet the requirements must prepare:

The curriculum vitae should include current contact information, education details and any activities that demonstrate teamwork, reliability, communication or responsibility.

Candidates should ensure that the matric certificate clearly shows the final English and Mathematics results.

Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Place your curriculum vitae, identity document and matric certificate in one folder before opening the application form. Check that the English and Mathematics percentages are clearly readable, as these results are central to the programme’s academic screening.

How can candidates submit an application?

Each branch has a dedicated online application form. Use the link that corresponds with the preferred workplace.

• Candidates interested in the Head Office programme must submit through the official Johannesburg online application portal.
• Candidates interested in the Grindrod House programme must submit through the official Durban online application portal.
• Candidates interested in the Walmer programme must submit through the official Gqeberha online application portal.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the portal for the preferred branch.
2. Confirm that the title is Youth Employment Service Programme.
3. Complete all required personal details.
4. Enter the matric results accurately.
5. Upload the comprehensive curriculum vitae.
6. Upload the matric certificate.
7. Upload the South African identity document.
8. Review every section for missing information.
9. Submit before the relevant branch deadline.
10. Save the confirmation message or reference number.

Does the programme advertise a stipend?

The listings do not provide a stipend, salary or allowance amount.

Applicants should not rely on figures circulating on social media unless Röhlig-Grindrod confirms the amount directly. Any payment conditions should be clarified during the recruitment or contracting process.

The absence of a published amount does not confirm that the programme is unpaid; it simply means that remuneration details have not been disclosed in the listings.

Does participation guarantee permanent employment?

No guarantee of permanent employment appears in the programme information.

The Youth Employment Service Programme provides 12 months of workplace exposure and training. Selection for the programme should not be presented as a promise of permanent placement after completion.

However, the practical logistics experience may help participants strengthen their curriculum vitae and compete for future entry-level opportunities.

What should candidates check before submitting?

Use this final checklist:

• Matric has been completed
• English result is at least 50%
• Mathematics result is at least 50%
• Applicant is a South African citizen
• Applicant is 35 or younger
• Applicant is currently unemployed
• No previous Youth Employment Service Programme has been completed
• Correct branch portal has been selected
• Curriculum vitae is updated
• Identity document is readable
• Matric certificate is readable
• Application will be submitted before the correct deadline

Candidates should answer all screening questions honestly because academic, citizenship and programme-history information may be verified.

Final Thoughts

The Röhlig-Grindrod Youth Employment Service Programme gives unemployed matriculants an opportunity to gain 12 months of practical exposure in freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain operations.

Applicants need at least 50% in both English and Mathematics, must be South African citizens and cannot be older than 35. They must also be unemployed and must not have completed another Youth Employment Service Programme.

The Head Office intake closes on 26 August 2026, while the other two branches close on 15 November 2026. Candidates should select the correct portal and submit all three required documents before the applicable deadline.

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