Bidfood SA YES Learnerships 2026 – Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme
Company: Bidfood South Africa
Programme Name: Bidfood SA YES Learnerships 2026
Programme Type: Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Closing Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
Bidfood South Africa is inviting applications from unemployed South African youth to participate in the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026. This programme offers a structured 12-month paid work experience opportunity aimed at developing workplace skills and improving long-term employability.
Successful applicants will be based in Bloemfontein, Free State, where they will gain hands-on exposure within the Wholesale and Retail foodservice industry.
About the Bidfood SA YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme is a nationally recognised initiative designed to address youth unemployment by providing young people with meaningful work experience. Bidfood South Africa’s YES Programme focuses on equipping participants with practical, job-ready skills while exposing them to real workplace environments.
Participants will be placed in a professional corporate setting where they will receive guidance, coaching, and mentorship from experienced staff members. The programme encourages discipline, teamwork, accountability, and personal growth, while allowing participants to explore potential career paths within Bidfood SA or the broader foodservice industry.
What the Programme Offers
Successful candidates selected for the Bidfood SA YES Learnerships 2026 will receive the following benefits:
- A 12-month paid work experience placement
- Practical exposure in a Wholesale and Retail foodservice environment
- Opportunity to gain experience across various departments
- Ongoing workplace coaching and mentoring
- Development of essential professional and life skills, including:
- Discipline
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time management
- Improved employability upon completion of the programme
- Valuable real-world experience to strengthen your CV
This programme is ideal for young people who are motivated, willing to learn, and committed to building a foundation for future employment.
Minimum Requirements (Who Can Apply)
To be considered for the Bidfood SA YES Programme 2026, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Currently unemployed
- Not registered as a full-time student
- Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme
- In possession of a Matric certificate
- Willing and able to commit to the full 12-month programme
- Eager to learn and adaptable
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work well within a team
- Genuine interest in the foodservice industry
Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply.
Location
The programme will be conducted in Bloemfontein, Free State. Applicants must be able to attend work on-site for the full duration of the programme.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply via email by submitting the required documentation.
Application Requirements:
Prepare and submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of your highest qualification (Matric certificate)
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted
- Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted
- Closing date for applications is Friday, 19 December 2025
This opportunity is well suited to young people seeking practical workplace exposure and a pathway into long-term employment within the foodservice sector.
Submit your application to:
Email Address: Careers.linkedIn@bidfood.co.za
Email Subject Line:
YES Programme
Important: Applications that do not include all required documents or that use an incorrect email subject line may not be considered.