Apprentice Opportunity at DHL Global – Apply Now!

🏢 Company: DHL Global Forwarding SA (Pty) Limited
📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
🕒 Job Type: Part-Time / Temporary (12 months)
💼 Industry: Global Forwarding & Freight
🆔 Job ID: AV-321207

🌍 About DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding (DGFF) is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in 220+ countries. DGFF specializes in air, ocean, and road freight, delivering tailored end-to-end solutions to global customers.

We are committed to connecting people, improving lives, and creating opportunities for women in logistics through mentorship, skills development, and practical experience.

🚀 Role Overview: Apprentice

This 12-month Apprenticeship offers young women practical experience in Warehouse Operations while learning the core skills required for a career in freight forwarding.

You will:

• 🖥 Gain Practical Experience: Work hands-on in a dynamic warehouse environment with experienced professionals

• 📈 Develop Skills: Learn freight handling, forklift & reach truck operation, and other warehouse management techniques

• 🤝 Receive Mentorship: Benefit from guidance by industry experts passionate about your development

• 🚀 Career Advancement: Open pathways to long-term careers in warehouse and freight forwarding

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• ✅ Grade 12 or related qualification in freight forwarding/logistics

• ♀ Female, aged 18–35 years

• 🇿🇦 South African citizen

• 📍 Must reside in Johannesburg

• 🚜 Forklift license advantageous

🎁 What We Offer

• 📚 Comprehensive training and development opportunities

• 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship from experienced freight forwarding professionals

• 🌍 Opportunities for international exposure within the freight forwarding industry

• 💼 Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion

🎯 How to Stand Out for This Apprenticeship

• 🌱 Motivation to Learn: Show eagerness to acquire practical skills in warehouse operations and freight forwarding

• 🧩 Teamwork Skills: Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• 💡 Proactivity: Highlight situations where you took initiative or solved problems during school, internships, or community activities

• 🚀 Adaptability & Reliability: Show that you can adapt to new challenges and consistently deliver results

• 🗣 Good Communication: Ability to follow instructions accurately and communicate effectively

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.