Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand, is offering multiple Youth Employment Services (YES) opportunities for unemployed young South Africans through its Yes4Youth Programme for 2026/2027.
The programme aims to support unemployed youth by providing opportunities for employment experience, income generation, skills development and personal development.
A total of 23 positions are available across administrative, finance, human resources, grants, legal, procurement, risk and compliance, training, fleet and operational support functions.
All positions are based in Gauteng, South Africa, and are offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
The application deadline is 14 September 2026.
Young South Africans who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to identify the vacancy that matches their qualifications and submit the required documents before the closing date.
About the Wits Health Consortium YES Programme
The Wits Health Consortium is hosting the Yes4Youth Programme for 2026/2027 as part of efforts aimed at helping unemployed young people gain valuable workplace exposure.
The programme is intended to transform the lives of unemployed youth by enabling them to access new employment opportunities while developing important professional and personal skills.
For young graduates and school leavers who meet the requirements, the programme can provide an opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional working environment over a 12-month period.
Participants will be placed in different functional areas depending on the position for which they are selected.
23 Positions Available
The Wits Health Consortium is recruiting for the following positions:
Risk and Compliance Administrator – 2 Positions
Reference: YES001
Two opportunities are available in risk and compliance.
The desirable qualifications differ between the available positions:
- One position requires a Degree in Risk Management or a related field.
- One position requires a Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
Finance Administrator – 5 Positions
Reference: YES002
Five Finance Administrator positions are available.
Applicants should preferably hold a:
- Diploma in Accounting or Finance, or
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Training Administrator – 1 Position
Reference: YES003
One Training Administrator opportunity is available.
Desirable qualifications include a:
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.
- Diploma or Degree in Instructional Design.
- Qualification in a related field.
Grant Administrator – 5 Positions
Reference: YES004
Five Grant Administrator positions are available.
Applicants should preferably have a:
- Diploma in Accounting or Finance, or
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
HR Administrator – 4 Positions
Reference: YES005
Four positions are available for HR Administrators.
Applicants should preferably hold a:
- Diploma in Human Resource Management, or
- Degree in Human Resource Management.
Legal Office Administrator – 1 Position
Reference: YES006
One opportunity is available for a Legal Office Administrator.
Applicants should preferably hold a:
- Diploma in Law or a related qualification, or
- Degree in Law or a related field.
Procurement Administrator – 1 Position
Reference: YES007
One Procurement Administrator position is available.
The desirable qualification is a:
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement.
Fleet Administrator – 1 Position
Reference: YES008
One position is available for a Fleet Administrator.
Applicants should preferably have a:
- Higher Certificate in Fleet Management or a related field, or
- Diploma in Fleet Management or a related discipline.
Maintenance Assistant – 1 Position
Reference: YES009
One Maintenance Assistant opportunity is available.
The desirable education requirement is:
- Grade 12.
A trade qualification will be considered advantageous.
Office Assistant – 2 Positions
Reference: YES010
Two Office Assistant positions are available.
The desirable education requirement is:
- Grade 12.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the programme’s minimum eligibility requirements.
Candidates must:
- Be Black South Africans as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act.
- Be African, Coloured or Indian and hold South African citizenship, as specified in the advertisement.
- Be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Not have previously participated in a YES Programme with another organization.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Show a willingness to learn.
- Demonstrate commitment to the YES Programme.
Applicants should carefully consider these requirements before applying, as they form part of the programme’s stated eligibility criteria.
Employment Duration and Location
All advertised YES opportunities are:
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Contract Duration: 12 months
The programme provides participants with an opportunity to gain workplace experience while contributing to different administrative and operational functions within the organization.
Employment Equity
According to the advertisement, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups in line with the organization’s Employment Equity goals and plan and the applicable Employment Equity legislation.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the programme’s stated eligibility criteria before submitting an application.
Documents Required for Application
Interested candidates are required to submit an application containing the following documents:
- A cover letter of no more than one page clearly stating the vacancy being applied for.
- A detailed and updated CV.
- A copy of the applicant’s ID.
- Qualification certificate or Matric certificate, depending on the relevant position.
Applicants should make sure that all requested documents are included before submitting their applications.
Important Email Application Instructions
Applications must be sent to:
The subject line of the email must include both the reference number and the job title of the position being applied for.
For example, an applicant applying for a Finance Administrator position should use the correct reference:
YES002 – Finance Administrator
Candidates should use the appropriate reference number for the vacancy they wish to apply for.
The advertised references are:
- YES001 – Risk and Compliance Administrator
- YES002 – Finance Administrator
- YES003 – Training Administrator
- YES004 – Grant Administrator
- YES005 – HR Administrator
- YES006 – Legal Office Administrator
- YES007 – Procurement Administrator
- YES008 – Fleet Administrator
- YES009 – Maintenance Assistant
- YES010 – Office Assistant
Applicants should double-check that the reference number and job title in their email subject line match the vacancy for which they are applying.
Application Deadline
The deadline for all applications is:
14 September 2026
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all required documentation is attached.
Important Information for Applicants
Wits Health Consortium states that it will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Candidates should therefore ensure that the contact information provided in their CV is accurate and accessible.
How to Apply
Eligible young people interested in any of the available positions should send their application by email
Applicants must include:
- A maximum one-page cover letter stating the vacancy being applied for.
- A detailed CV.
- A copy of their South African ID.
- Relevant qualification certificates or a Matric certificate.
- The correct reference number and job title in the email subject line.
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
These opportunities provide eligible unemployed young South Africans with a chance to gain 12 months of professional experience while developing practical skills in areas including finance, human resources, grants administration, procurement, legal administration, risk and compliance, training and office support.
