Solareff is offering two 12‑month YES Learner positions within its Finance Department in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This Youth Employment Service opportunity is designed to give young South Africans valuable paid experience in financial administration.
🧭 Programme Overview
- Type: YES Learner placement (not a qualification-based internship or learnership)
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
- Department: Finance team involvement on daily administrative tasks
⁉️ Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates should be:
- South African citizens aged 18–34
- Hold a Matric certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent); post‑matric certificates are a plus
- Unemployed, with no more than one year of permanent employment history
- Not enrolled in full‑time study during the programme
- Never participated in another YES initiative before
- Maths-savvy, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team
- Proficient in basic computer tools—Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
📌 Key Responsibilities
As a YES Learner in Solareff’s finance team, you’ll:
- Support general finance administration and documentation
- Process invoices and supplier credits into the accounting system
- Record cashbook transactions and prepare customer statements
- Help audit readiness with accurate filing and data management
- Perform occasional ad-hoc finance or administrative tasks as needed
🏆 Why This Is Valuable
- Paid work experience in a corporate finance environment
- Helps fulfill BBBEE and youth development targets as part of a national initiative
- Builds essential administrative skills in real workplace conditions
- Opportunity for high performers to be considered for permanent roles
🗓 Important Considerations
- Only two positions are available—competitive selection
- Closing date for applications is July 11, 2025
- This is not a formal qualification program—it offers on-the-job training and experience
- Suitable for candidates ready to work in finance admin and eager to launch a career
✨ Final Thoughts
If you’re interested in gaining real-world finance administration experience, this Solareff YES Learner placement offers a structured pathway to enter the corporate sector. You’ll receive mentorship, a stipend, and hands-on learning in a growing renewable energy company.
