YES and Training Force Learnership Programmes in South Africa

South African unemployed youth looking for workplace experience, skills development and opportunities to improve their chances of finding employment can explore the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative and learnership programmes offered through Training Force.

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Training Force is a South African skills development and training provider that works with businesses to implement workplace training, learnerships and youth development initiatives. Through its YES4Youth management services, the organisation helps businesses create structured work experience opportunities for young people while supporting youth employment and skills development.

Young people interested in gaining workplace experience and developing their skills should explore the opportunities available through Training Force and its participating employer network.

1. Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is an initiative designed to address youth unemployment in South Africa by providing young people with quality workplace experience.

According to Training Force, the YES programme provides a 12-month quality work experience opportunity for qualifying black South African youth between the ages of 18 and 35.

The programme aims to help young people gain practical workplace exposure, develop professional skills and improve their employability.

Participants benefit from an opportunity to gain experience in a real working environment, which can be valuable when applying for permanent employment or other career opportunities.

2. Training Force YES4Youth Management Programme

Training Force provides YES4Youth programme management services to businesses that want to participate in the Youth Employment Service initiative.

The organisation assists employers with implementing and managing YES workplace experience programmes. This includes supporting programme compliance, administration and management to ensure that participating businesses meet the relevant YES requirements.

For young people, this means that opportunities may become available through businesses participating in the YES initiative.

It is important to understand that the YES4Youth management service is primarily designed for employers. Young people should therefore enquire about available participant placements rather than assume that the management programme itself is a direct application for employment.

3. Training Force Learnership Programmes

Training Force also provides learnership and skills development solutions aimed at developing occupational skills and improving workplace readiness.

Learnerships combine theoretical learning with practical workplace experience. They are designed to help participants develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to specific occupations and industries.

Depending on the qualification and programme offered, participants may receive training in areas such as:

• Business administration and office support.

• Wholesale and retail operations.

• Business management.

• Customer service.

• Occupational and workplace skills.

• Industry-specific vocational skills.

The availability of specific learnerships, qualifications and enrolment opportunities may depend on employer partnerships, funding and current training intakes.

Interested applicants should check directly with Training Force for the latest available programmes.

4. Who Can Apply?

Eligibility requirements depend on the particular YES placement or learnership being offered.

For the YES programme described by Training Force, the target participants are black youth between the ages of 18 and 35.

Applicants should check the requirements of individual opportunities before applying. These may include:

• Being a South African citizen.

• Meeting the specified age requirements.

• Being unemployed and available for the programme.

• Having the required educational qualifications.

• Being willing to participate in workplace-based learning.

• Meeting any additional requirements specified by the participating employer.

Not all these requirements necessarily apply to every Training Force learnership or placement.

5. Benefits of Participating in YES and Learnership Programmes

Participating in a YES programme or learnership can provide several benefits to unemployed young people.

Workplace Experience: Participants gain exposure to real working environments and learn how organisations operate.

Skills Development: Young people develop practical and professional skills that can improve their employment prospects.

Improved Employability: Having workplace experience on your CV can strengthen future job applications.

Career Development: Participants have an opportunity to explore different industries and identify potential career paths.

Occupational Training: Learnership participants receive structured learning linked to an occupational qualification or skills programme, depending on the specific offering.

Professional Development: Participants can develop communication, teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills.

6. Training Force Learnership Application Requirements

According to Training Force, its individual learnership opportunities are open to South African youth who meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.

• Must be between 18 and 28 years old.

• Must be unemployed.

• Must not be studying full-time.

• Must not currently be registered for another learnership or internship.

• Must have passed at least Grade 10, with applicants holding Grade 12 also welcome.

• Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Training Force welcomes applications from eligible young people with disabilities.

7. Documents Required to Apply

Applicants should prepare the following documents before completing the online application:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Certified copy of South African ID.

3. Highest educational qualification or latest school report.

4. SARS Tax Reference Letter.

5. Bank statement or official bank confirmation letter.

Applicants living with disabilities should also provide relevant proof of disability, such as a medical memorandum or disability certificate.

Ensure that all documents are clear and up to date before uploading them.

8. How to Apply for Training Force Learnership Programmes

Interested applicants can register their details through the official Training Force learnership application platform.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Training Force website.

2. Navigate to the Individual Learners section.

3. Select the learnership application option.

4. Complete the online application form with your personal details.

5. Provide your educational and employment information.

6. Indicate your preferred learnership.

7. Upload all the required supporting documents.

8. Complete the mandatory declarations and submit your application.

Important application information:

• Training Force only accepts applications through its official online application platform.

• Applications sent by email to Training Force staff or to its general email address will not be considered.

• There is no application or participation fee.

• Submitting an application does not guarantee placement.

• Applicants will receive an SMS invitation when a suitable learnership opportunity becomes available. Placement depends on availability and suitability.

Apply online here: https://trainingforce.co.za/learnership-application-form/

9. How to Contact Training Force

For enquiries about the YES programme, learnerships and skills development opportunities, applicants and businesses can use the following contact details:

• Organisation: Training Force

• Telephone: 011 974 6633

• Email: info@trainingforce.co.za

• Website: https://trainingforce.co.za/

• Learnership applications: https://trainingforce.co.za/learnership-application-form/

10. Important Information for Applicants

There is an important difference between the YES programme and Training Force's individual learnership opportunities.

The YES programme described on Training Force's website targets black youth aged 18–35 and provides 12 months of workplace experience. The individual learnership application programme has different eligibility requirements, including an age range of 18–28.

Applicants should also understand that Training Force's YES4Youth management service is primarily aimed at businesses seeking to implement YES programmes. Young people interested in opportunities should register through the individual learnership application platform.

Training Force provides opportunities for South African youth to access workplace experience, occupational training and learnership opportunities. Its programmes can help unemployed young people develop practical skills, gain valuable workplace exposure and improve their chances of securing employment.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to register on the official Training Force learnership application platform and keep their contact details up to date so that they can receive notifications when suitable opportunities become available.

Apply or register your interest through Training Force today and take the next step towards developing your career.

Source information: Training Force – Individual Learners · Training Force – YES4Youth Management · Official Learnership Application Form.