Röhlig-Grindrod YES Programme 2027 Provides Workplace Experience for Unemployed Youth

The Röhlig-Grindrod YES Programme has a live Cape Town application route for a 2027 start. This opportunity is based at the company’s Airport City offices and includes on-the-job training in a logistics and freight-forwarding environment.

This article concerns the Cape Town vacancy, reference ybrvwv. It is separate from the Gqeberha programme previously covered by Reign Gigs. Do not transfer another branch’s deadline or working arrangements to this application.

Röhlig-Grindrod YES Programme: Cape Town requirements

The employer asks for completed Matric with at least 50% in English and Mathematics. Applicants must be South African citizens, unemployed, aged 35 or younger and must not have already completed a YES programme.

Prepare a comprehensive CV, your Matric certificate and ID. The advert values customer service, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability and the ability to meet deadlines. Read the complete requirements through the official Cape Town vacancy and Apply button.

The listing was posted on 19 August 2026 and still displayed an application option when checked on 5 November. It does not state a closing date or stipend amount. This is an existing accessible listing, rather than a claim that applications have just opened.

Understand the industry before writing your motivation

Independent Reign Gigs preparation guidance: spend a little time understanding what freight forwarding involves before describing your interest. At a general level, freight forwarders help arrange the movement of goods and coordinate information between parties. Logistics also involves planning, records and communication. These explanations introduce the industry; they do not promise a particular assignment to a YES participant.

Choose one aspect you would like to learn more about. You might be curious about how shipment documents are checked, how a customer receives an update, or how teams coordinate when plans change. Explain your curiosity honestly rather than claiming specialist knowledge because you have read a short introduction.

Create a small vocabulary list as a private learning exercise. Include words you encounter on the company’s public website, write a plain-language explanation and note anything you do not understand. Use reliable public information and keep a distinction between a term you recognise and a process you are qualified to carry out.

Show customer-service judgement without inventing experience

A useful example does not need to come from a paid logistics job. Think about a real situation where another person needed accurate information. Explain how you listened, established what was being asked and checked the answer before responding. If you did not know something, describing how you sought help can be more credible than saying you always had the answer.

Another useful reflection is how you respond to uncertainty. Imagine being asked for an update when you have not yet confirmed the facts. Practise a brief response that separates what you know, what still needs checking and when you can follow up. This is an optional communication exercise, not an employer test or assessment question.

Keep confidential information out of your examples. Names, customer records and identifying details are usually unnecessary to explain what you learnt. Focus on your actions and the result rather than exposing someone else’s private information.

Check the practical commitment

Airport City is the stated workplace. Explore your realistic transport options and likely travel costs before making a commitment. Ask about hours, remuneration and other arrangements at the appropriate recruitment stage. Do not use another employer’s YES stipend as a substitute for a written offer.

Submit through the correct vacancy

1. Open the Cape Town listing and confirm its location and reference.
2. Compare the eligibility conditions with your school record and programme history.
3. Check that your CV, Matric certificate and ID are complete and readable.
4. Follow the employer’s Apply route and review the information before submitting.
5. Keep your submission confirmation and the vacancy link.

No closing date is published, so inspect the live route promptly rather than assuming it will remain available indefinitely. Continue exploring other suitable opportunities while awaiting a response.

Information checked on 5 November 2026. Reign Gigs is independent of the employer and does not receive applications or guarantee selection.