Nedbank Youth Employment Programme | Apply now!

Job Details

🏦 Company: Nedbank
📄 Programme Name: YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme
📍 Location: Across South Africa (Branches, Offices & Sites)
📅 Programme Start Date: 01 May 2026
⏳ Duration: 12 Months
💼 Programme Type: Youth Employment Programme (Not an internship/learnership)
👥 Target Group: Unemployed Youth (18–29 years)
💰 Stipend: Monthly stipend (YES Programme guided)

Company Overview

Nedbank is one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, committed to driving sustainable development, transformation, and inclusive economic growth. Through initiatives like the YES Programme, Nedbank actively contributes to youth employment, skills development, and nation-building while creating meaningful work opportunities for young South Africans.

Programme Overview

The Nedbank YES Programme forms part of the national Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, a business-led partnership with government aimed at reducing youth unemployment. The programme provides young people with valuable workplace exposure, skills development, and real-world work experience, significantly improving their employability after completion.

This programme is not a learnership, internship, or apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities / Exposure Areas

Participants will gain:

• Practical workplace experience in a professional banking environment

• Exposure to daily business operations across Nedbank divisions

• Development of workplace readiness, communication, and professional skills

• Hands-on experience that enhances future employment prospects

Work placements may involve:

• Administrative and operational support

• Customer service exposure

• Team collaboration and task execution

• Adherence to workplace schedules, including shifts (where applicable)

Qualifications

Education

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Matric (Grade 12), OR

• Post-matric qualification:

  • NQF Level 5 (Higher Certificate)

  • NQF Level 6 (Diploma)

  • NQF Level 7 (Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree)

Experience

• No prior work experience required

• Must not have participated in a YES Programme before

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be 18–29 years old as at 1 May 2026
  (Born between 2 May 1997 and 1 May 2008)

• Be unemployed

• Be South African-born African, Coloured or Indian (as per BBBEE Act)

• Be willing and able to travel to the assigned workplace

CV Tips for the YES Programme

• Clearly state your highest qualification and completion year

• Highlight computer skills, teamwork, communication, and adaptability

• Include any volunteer work, school projects, or short courses

• Keep your CV clear, professional, and no longer than 2–3 pages

• Ensure your ID number and contact details are correct and visible

Benefits of Working with Nedbank

• 12 months of quality, paid work experience

• Exposure to a leading corporate and banking environment

• Improved employability after programme completion

• Development of professional, technical, and soft skills

• Contribution to personal growth and national youth development

Company Policy

Nedbank supports employment equity and transformation in line with the BBBEE Act. The YES Programme is merit-based and aimed at empowering unemployed youth. Participation does not guarantee permanent employment but significantly enhances future career opportunities.

📌 Important Notes

• Only eligible candidates will be considered

• Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete

• Programme starts 01 May 2026