Bosch Rexroth Africa YES Learnership Programme Creates Workplace Opportunities for Youth
Bosch Rexroth Africa is recruiting young South Africans for its YES Learnership Programme, a workplace training opportunity designed to help unemployed youth gain practical experience inside a major industrial engineering company.
The programme forms part of the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, a national programme created to address youth unemployment by placing young people in real workplace environments where they can develop practical job skills.
The learnership runs for 12 months and placements are available in several locations across South Africa, including Kempton Park in Gauteng.
Applications close on 6 March 2026.
Workplace Training Inside an Engineering and Industrial Environment
Participants in the YES Learnership will spend a year working in different operational environments within Bosch Rexroth Africa.
The programme is designed to give young people exposure to a professional workplace while developing practical skills that improve employability.
Programme duration: 12 months
Programme type: Youth Employment Service learnership
Primary location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Learners will work alongside experienced employees and gain insight into how a large industrial company operates.
About Bosch Rexroth Africa
Bosch Rexroth Africa is part of the global Bosch Rexroth Group, a company known for engineering technologies used in industrial production and automation.
The organisation provides hydraulic, pneumatic and drive control solutions used in sectors such as
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Construction
- Industrial automation
Through skills development programmes, the company supports workforce development in South Africa’s engineering and industrial sectors.
What Learners Will Gain
During the programme, participants will gain practical workplace exposure and professional skills.
The learnership offers
- Hands-on workplace experience
- Exposure to industrial engineering environments
- Development of professional work skills
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Improved employability after programme completion
For many young people, programmes like this provide a first step into the engineering and industrial job market.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria.
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- South African citizen
- Between 18 and 25 years old
- Currently unemployed
- From a previously disadvantaged background
- Medically fit to work
- Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office
Skills and Personal Attributes
Successful learners are expected to demonstrate
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Curiosity and interest in learning new skills
These qualities help participants adapt to workplace expectations and benefit from the learnership experience.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents when applying.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
Learnership Locations
The Bosch Rexroth YES Learnership Programme offers placements in several regions across South Africa.
Locations include
- Kempton Park and Spartan
- Lephalale
- Tharisa
- Mogalakwena
- Cape Town (Paarden Island and Montague Gardens)
- Richards Bay
- Pinetown
- Phalaborwa
- Gqeberha
Applicants should apply to the location that is most suitable for them.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Bosch Rexroth recruitment platform.
Available application links include
Apply for YES Learnership – Kempton Park and Spartan
Apply for YES Learnership – Lephalale
Apply for YES Learnership – Tharisa
Apply for YES Learnership – Mogalakwena
Apply for YES Learnership – Cape Town (Paarden Island, Montague Gardens)
Apply for YES Learnership – Richards Bay
Apply for YES Learnership – Pinetown
Apply for YES Learnership – Phalaborwa
Apply for YES Learnership – Gqeberha
Applicants should ensure all documents are ready before completing the online application.
Application Deadline
Closing date: 6 March 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
