BMW YES4Youth Student Programme 2027 – BMW Group South Africa

BMW Group South Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES4Youth Student Programme 2027. The programme is a 12-month development opportunity aimed at helping young South Africans gain practical workplace experience and improve their employability. Successful participants will gain exposure to a professional corporate, technical and manufacturing environment within BMW Group South Africa.

Location: Midrand, Rosslyn and Menlyn, Gauteng, South Africa

Programme Duration: 12 months

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract

Closing Date: 13/11/2026

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Who Should Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 34 years old
• Be unemployed
• Have completed a relevant qualification
• Not have previously participated in a YES4Youth programme
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills
• Be interested in gaining practical workplace experience

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Qualifications and Fields of Study

BMW is accepting applications from candidates with relevant qualifications in a wide range of fields.

Finance, Accounting and Economics

• Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Economics, Banking, Internal Auditing, BCom Accounting, BCom Finance, and related disciplines
• An Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation will be advantageous for taxation-related opportunities.

Business Administration and Management

• Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, General Management, and related disciplines

Engineering and Technical Disciplines

• Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering (BSc, BEng, BTech, National Diploma)

Automotive and Electrical Trades

• Motor Mechanic, Transportation Electrician, Automotive technical qualifications, Electrical technical qualifications

Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations

• Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, and related qualifications

Information Technology and Computer Science

• Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Software Development, Web Development, Front-End Development
• Relevant Java, SAP and ABAP certifications may be advantageous for certain opportunities.

Data Science and Analytics

• Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, and related analytical disciplines

Human Resources and Industrial Psychology

• Human Resource Management, BCom Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, and related qualifications

Marketing, Communications and Media

• Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Product Management and Digital Design

• Product Management, UX Design, UI Design, Graphic Design, Web Development, Front-End Development

Risk Management, Insurance and Law

• Risk Management, Insurance, LLB, BCom Law, and related Law or Risk Management qualifications

Occupational Health and Safety

• Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Safety Management, and related disciplines

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Documents Required

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Full academic record or transcript
• Qualification certificate, where applicable
• Matric certificate
• Other relevant supporting certificates

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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How to Apply

View Vacancy Details on Employer Website

Important Application Information:
Applicants should ensure that they meet the age requirement, are currently unemployed, have not previously participated in YES4Youth, their qualification matches one of the advertised fields, their candidate profile is complete, and all required documents are uploaded before submission. Appointments will be made in line with BMW Group South Africa programme requirements and Employment Equity commitments.