Job Description

ALPLA Packaging Pty Ltd is inviting applications for multiple YES Programme 2026 opportunities in South Africa.

These opportunities are aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to gain practical workplace experience in administration, operations, B-BBEE support, reception, manufacturing maintenance, and quality support.

The YES Programme gives candidates exposure to a professional manufacturing environment while helping them develop workplace skills, technical knowledge, communication ability, and practical experience.

Available ALPLA YES Programme Opportunities

1. Operations Administrator (YES Programme)

• Reference Number: AP-6
• Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Industry: Admin / Office Support
• Positions Available: 1
• Main Purpose: To provide administrative and operational support to ensure accurate record-keeping, efficient office coordination, and smooth day-to-day operations within the plant.

2. B-BBEE Administrator (YES Programme)

• Reference Number: AP-7
• Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
• Industry: Human Resources
• Positions Available: 1
• Main Purpose: To support the coordination and administration of the company’s B-BBEE compliance, reporting, and documentation processes while gaining practical workplace experience in B-BBEE and business operations.

3. Millwright (YES Programme)

• Reference Number: AP-8
• Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
• Plant: Lanseria Plant
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Positions Available: 1
• Programme Duration: 12 Months
• Main Purpose: To assist with maintaining plant production equipment and supporting reliability and efficiency through preventative and planned maintenance.

4. Receptionist Assistant

• Reference Number: AP-9
• Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
• Plant: Lanseria Plant
• Industry: Graduates
• Positions Available: 1
• Programme Duration: 12 Months
• Main Purpose: To provide professional reception, administrative, and coordination support by ensuring efficient front-office operations, visitor management, effective communication, and administrative assistance to departments.

5. Quality Support (YES Programme)

• Reference Number: AP-10
• Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
• Plant: Lanseria Plant
• Industry: Graduates
• Positions Available: 1
• Programme Duration: 12 Months
• Main Purpose: To support quality assurance processes by maintaining product conformity, reducing waste, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

General Responsibilities

Depending on the position, successful candidates may be responsible for:

• Providing administrative and operational support.
• Supporting accurate record-keeping and office coordination.
• Assisting with B-BBEE compliance, reporting, and documentation.
• Providing reception and front-office support.
• Managing visitor communication and administrative assistance.
• Supporting mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
• Assisting with preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Supporting quality assurance and product conformity processes.
• Assisting with inspections, testing, sampling, and quality records.
• Reporting risks, incidents, unsafe conditions, or non-conformities.
• Following hygiene, quality, food safety, environmental, and health and safety standards.
• Completing documents, records, job cards, or reports accurately.
• Supporting supervisors and teams with ad-hoc tasks and projects.

Requirements

• Must be an unemployed South African youth.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must be willing to participate in a 12-month workplace programme where applicable.
• Must be able to work in an on-site manufacturing or office environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be reliable, professional, and willing to learn.

Additional Role-Specific Requirements

Depending on the role, applicants may need:

• Office Administration or similar tertiary qualification for the Operations Administrator role.
• Interest or knowledge in B-BBEE, HR, compliance, or business operations for the B-BBEE Administrator role.
• Millwright Trade Test certification for the Millwright role.
• Reception, administration, communication, or front-office skills for the Receptionist Assistant role.
• Diploma in Quality or Microbiology for the Quality Support role.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or related systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.

Skills

• Administration
• Office support
• Record keeping
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Customer service
• Reception support
• Quality support
• Manufacturing support
• Maintenance support
• B-BBEE administration
• Reporting
• Data capturing
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Health and safety awareness
• Food safety awareness
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Willingness to learn