Job Description

Solareff is inviting applications for its YES Learnership opportunities based in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

This is a 12-month fixed-term Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunity designed to give young South Africans practical workplace experience in different departments.

The YES initiative is a Presidency-led programme aimed at helping reduce youth unemployment and supporting BBBEE transformation goals.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in administration, warehousing, operations, technical support and departmental coordination within a dynamic company environment.

Please note that this is not an internship, apprenticeship or qualification-based training programme. Participants will gain workplace experience but will not receive a formal qualification or certification through the programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the assigned department.
• Assist with data capturing, record keeping and document management.
• Maintain accurate filing systems.
• Ensure information is updated and properly recorded.
• Support team members with daily tasks.
• Assist with departmental projects.
• Assist with customer, supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions and workplace development activities.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Support the preparation of reports and schedules.
• Assist with departmental documentation.
• Support inventory, asset, stock or resource management activities where applicable.
• Perform general office, operational and coordination duties as required.
• Build professional skills through on-the-job learning and mentorship.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Post-matric certificate or programme will be advantageous.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Strong mathematical proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer for more than 1 year.
• Must not be studying full-time during the employment year.
• Must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.

Skills

• Administration
• Data capturing
• Record keeping
• Document management
• Filing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Mathematical ability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder support
• Report preparation
• Coordination
• Time management
• Willingness to learn
• Professional conduct