Afrika Tikkun YES Learnerships Programme
What is the Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership Programme?
- YES = Youth Employment Service: a government‑supported initiative to help unemployed youth gain work experience + skills.
- Afrika Tikkun Services runs a YES Learnership in the automotive industry (among other sectors), in partnership with sponsors.
- The programme is fixed‑term (12 months).
- It is entry level: intended for youth who often do not have much prior work experience but have basic qualifications (usually Matric).
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
Here are the requirements based on current / recently advertised YES L‑programmes under Afrika Tikkun:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | Between ~ 18 to 34 years. |
| Nationality | Must be a South African citizen. |
| Education | Matric / Grade 12 is required. Tertiary qualification (diploma or degree) is an advantage but not always mandatory. |
| Previous Participation | Must not have participated in a YES Programme before. |
| Skills / Abilities | Basic computer skills; good communication (written & verbal); customer service; some administrative / stock management or technical skills depending on the specific post. |
| Commitment | Must be committed for the full 12 months of the programme. |
What Documents You’ll Need
Prepare the following for your application:
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate / highest qualification.
- Certified copy of your South African ID document.
- Proof of residence / residence affidavit.
- Bank confirmation (banking details) not older than 3 months.
- SARS tax letter / confirmation (if asked).
- Affidavit confirming unemployment.
- Completed EEA1 Form (employment equity form) in some adverts.
How to Apply
Here are steps you should follow to apply properly:
- Find the correct advert
Look for the Afrika Tikkun YES Learnership 2025/2026 advert in your area (eg via job portals, Afrika Tikkun’s site, YES/South Africa Youth portals, automotive industry announcements). Some adverts mention specific closing dates. - Submit via the correct platform
Most applications are online. Some adverts mention registering or applying via SA Youth Mobi or through Afrika Tikkun’s external application portal. - Complete any assessments
If shortlisted, you’ll likely be required to complete pre‑interviews, and assessments (aptitude, work readiness) like Odyssey Assessment. - Provide your documents
Ensure all your required documents are ready and certified, recent (usually within last 3 months), legible. Make sure they meet the criteria specified. - Meet deadlines
Pay attention to the closing date. For example, many adverts for the YES programme have a closing date of 31 January 2025 for that cycle. - Follow up if needed
Sometimes you may not hear back immediately. Some adverts say that if you don’t hear within two weeks you can consider the application unsuccessful.
Tips to Improve Your Application
- Tailor your CV: Highlight relevant skills, even from school or volunteer work (customer service, admin, tech, etc.).
- Good cover letter/motivation statement: Explain why you want to join YES with Afrika Tikkun, what you hope to learn, how committed you are.
- Ensure documents are properly certified and recent: If a certificate is old, or certification stamp not clear, your application might get rejected.
- Be clear you have not participated in YES before. That is a strict requirement in many adverts.
- Show eagerness & reliability: Punctuality, communication skills, willingness to attend all training days, etc, are important.
- Prepare for assessment: Practice basic aptitude tests / behavioral assessments. Be ready for interviews.
