Job Description

Maersk is inviting applications for its YES Learnership 2026/2027 intake.

This is a 12-month entry-level learnership programme designed to provide young South Africans with workplace exposure and practical experience in a global logistics environment.

Successful candidates will be based in one of Maersk’s South African offices or sites and will gain valuable workplace experience while developing business, operational and customer-focused skills.

The programme is suitable for motivated young people who want to build workplace capabilities and start a career in logistics, business support, operations or related business functions.

Position Details

• Programme: YES Learnership 2026/2027
• Company: Maersk
• Industry: Logistics / Transportation / Supply Chain
• Programme Type: YES Learnership
• Duration: 12 Months
• Work Type: On-site
• Salary / Stipend: Not specified in the available details
• Locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban

Available Locations

YES Learnership 2026/2027 - Johannesburg

• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Country: South Africa
• Programme Type: YES Learnership / Apprenticeship
• Application Link: https://maersk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Maersk_Careers/job/ZA---Johannesburg/YES-Learnership-2026-2027--Johannesburg-_R185769-1/apply

YES Learnership 2026/2027 - Cape Town

• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Country: South Africa
• Programme Type: YES Learnership / Apprenticeship
• Application Link: https://www.maersk.com/careers/vacancies

YES Learnership 2026/2027 - Durban

• Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Country: South Africa
• Programme Type: YES Learnership / Apprenticeship
• Application Link: https://maersk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Maersk_Careers/job/ZA---Durban/YES-Learnership-2026-2027--Durban-_R185772

About the Programme

The YES Learnership is a one-year entry-level programme that gives participants exposure to the workplace and an opportunity to develop essential workplace capabilities.

Successful candidates will gain valuable workplace experience and skills while developing a market-driven, operationally focused and customer-centric mindset in day-to-day business operations.

Responsibilities

Learners may be responsible for:

• Supporting different Maersk business functions.
• Assisting with operational tasks.
• Supporting day-to-day business activities.
• Helping ensure effective operations within assigned teams.
• Participating in practical workplace learning.
• Building workplace communication skills.
• Building customer-focused business skills.
• Learning how logistics and supply chain operations function.
• Working collaboratively with team members.
• Developing professional workplace habits.
• Supporting business administration and operational processes where required.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have completed Grade 12 / Matric.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
• Must not be permanently employed.
• Must not have more than 2 years’ work experience.
• Must be able to commit to the 12-month programme.
• Must not have completed a YES Learnership previously.
• Must have a strong academic record.
• Must have strong computer literacy.
• Must have strong written communication skills.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to learn quickly.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have a positive attitude.

Added Advantage

The following will be advantageous:

• Additional tertiary qualification.

Skills

• Logistics exposure
• Supply chain exposure
• Operations support
• Business support
• Workplace readiness
• Customer-focused mindset
• Computer literacy
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Learning agility
• Administration support
• Operational support
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn