Are you a young, ambitious graduate eager to gain hands-on experience and build a strong career foundation? The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES Internship Programme 2026. This one-year opportunity (January 2026 – January 2027) is designed to provide real-world exposure, professional growth, and the chance to work in a dynamic and innovative business environment.
The GIBS Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme offers participants a valuable platform to develop practical skills, enhance employability, and gain meaningful workplace experience — setting you up for long-term career success.
To qualify for the GIBS YES Internship 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old (not turning 35 by 31 December 2025).
- Be a South African citizen (by birth or naturalisation).
- Reside in Gauteng.
- Must not have participated in any other YES programme before.
- Hold a University Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7).
- Qualifications with quantitative skills will be an added advantage.
- Be available to work a 40-hour week (Monday to Sunday, with two consecutive days off).
- Be willing to work evenings (16:30 – 21:30) from Monday to Friday.
- Be available to start in January 2026.
Interested candidates should apply online through the official GIBS website: Apply Here
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a top business education environment.
- Develop professional and interpersonal skills for long-term employability.
- Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative setting.
- Build your career foundation with one of South Africa’s leading business schools.
