Maersk YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Apply Now for Grade 12 Opportunities

Apply for the Maersk YES Learnership 2026/2027 in South. Open to unemployed South African youth aged 18-30 with Grade 12. Gain valuable workplace experience with a global logistics leader.

Maersk YES Learnership 2026/2027

Location:

Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town

Company

Job Type

Full-Time Learnership Programme (12 Months)

Reference Number

R185772

Date Posted

22 June 2026

Programme Overview

Maersk is inviting applications for its YES Learnership Programme 2026/2027 in Durban. This exciting one-year opportunity is designed to provide unemployed South African youth with practical workplace experience, professional development, and valuable industry exposure within one of the world’s leading logistics and supply chain companies.

Successful learners will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic international business environment while developing skills that improve future employability and career prospects.

With operations in more than 130 countries and over 100,000 employees worldwide, Maersk offers a world-class learning environment focused on innovation, customer service, collaboration, and operational excellence.

About Maersk

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics, helping businesses connect and trade across international markets. The company continues to drive innovation and sustainable logistics solutions while creating opportunities for young talent to enter the workforce.

Learnership Benefits

Participants will:

• Gain valuable workplace experience
• Develop professional and business skills
• Work in a global logistics environment
• Improve employability and career readiness
• Receive practical exposure to multiple business functions
• Build communication and teamwork skills
• Learn customer-focused business operations

Key Responsibilities

Learners will provide administrative and operational support across various departments and business functions, including:

• Assisting with daily administrative activities
• Supporting operational processes
• Working with internal teams and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Contributing to customer-focused service delivery
• Participating in workplace training and development activities

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Have completed Grade 12 (Matric)
• Be between 18 and 30 years old
• Be unemployed
• Not be permanently employed
• Have less than 2 years of work experience
• Be available for the full 12-month programme
• Not have participated in a YES Learnership before
• Possess strong computer literacy skills
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong time-management abilities
• Be willing to learn and adapt quickly
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude

Advantageous

• Additional tertiary qualifications
• Strong academic performance

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Why Apply?

This learnership provides a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience with a globally recognized employer. Participants will develop workplace competencies that can open doors to future employment opportunities within the logistics, supply chain, administration, and business sectors.

Application Details

Position: YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Durban)

Reference Number: R185772

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Programme Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: Learnership

Closing Date: Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Apply online through the official Maersk Careers portal.