BMW Group South Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Yes4Youth (Y4Y) Student Programme 2026. This 12-month fixed-term contract forms part of BMW’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment by providing meaningful workplace experience and skills development in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Programme Application Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Programme Duration: 01 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
Programme Location: Gauteng, South Africa (Midrand, Rosslyn & Menlyn)
About the Yes4Youth Student Programme
The Yes4Youth Student Programme is a national initiative aimed at empowering unemployed youth with hands-on work experience and practical skills. Through this programme, BMW Group South Africa offers participants exposure to real business environments while helping them build a strong foundation for long-term careers.
Participants will be based at one of the following BMW locations:
- Midrand Campus, Johannesburg
- Rosslyn Plant, Pretoria
- Menlyn (BMW IT Hub), Pretoria
Who should apply
The programme is aimed at candidates who meet the following criteria:
- South African youth aged 18 to 34 years
- Have completed their studies
- Currently unemployed
- Have not previously participated in a Yes4Youth programme
All appointments will be made in line with the Employment Equity requirements of the programme.
Qualifications and fields of study
Applicants must hold a University Degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Business Administration / Management Administration / MBA
- Business Management
- Communications
- Finance / Accounting / Economics / Investments / Internal Auditing / Tax
- Risk Management
- Human Resources / Industrial Psychology
- Law (LLB) / Labour Law
- Marketing
- Analytics / Business Analytics
- Information Technology (Java, Information Systems, SAP, ABAP, Programming, Coding)
- Information Science (Multimedia)
- Informatics
- Graphic Design (UI/UX focus)
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Data Science
- Health Services Management
- Political Science / Economics
- Engineering: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Civil (BSc / BEng / BTech)
- Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management
Documents required
Applicants must upload the following documents when applying:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Academic record / transcript
- Qualification certificate
- Matric certificate
- Any additional relevant certificates
📌 Important: Label documents clearly, for example: CV_Name_Surname.
How to apply
All applicants must apply online via the BMW Career Portal.
Click here to apply for the BMW Yes4Youth Student Programme 2026:
👉 https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/jobfinder/job-description-copy.175018.html
Job ID: 175018
Legal Entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Job Field: Performance Center
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Ensure that your profile is fully completed and all supporting documents are uploaded before 31 December 2025.
Why apply for the BMW Yes4Youth Programme?
- Gain experience with a global automotive brand
- Develop practical workplace and professional skills
- Exposure to cutting-edge innovation and technology
- Improve employability through structured work experience
- Be part of a national youth empowerment initiative
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