Recruiter: KPI Solutions
Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES)
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 1 December 2026
Closing date: 23 October 2026
About the Opportunity
KPI Solutions is recruiting on behalf of leading automotive component manufacturers in Gqeberha. These are 12-month work placements under the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, giving young South Africans a full year of structured workplace experience in one of the country’s most important manufacturing hubs.
Gqeberha and the wider Nelson Mandela Bay region are home to a large automotive supply base. A placement here lets you build practical skills, learn how a production environment runs, and leave with a 12-month work record and a reference that strengthens every future application.
Opportunities Available
Placements are open in the following fields:
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain, Inventory and Stores Management
- Logistics and Customer Logistics
- Engineering / Quality
- Purchasing
- Canteen Cook
A relevant qualification is required for each role. Apply only for the discipline that matches your studies.
Who Can Apply
To be considered, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a South African citizen with a valid ID
- You are aged between 18 and 27
- You are currently unemployed
- You have not previously completed a YES Programme
Applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered.
What You Will Gain
A YES placement is designed to move you from qualified to experienced. Over 12 months you can expect to work alongside professionals in a live manufacturing environment, apply your theoretical training to real tasks, and develop the workplace habits employers look for, such as safety awareness, quality focus, teamwork and reliability. For many graduates, this first year of verified experience is what opens the door to permanent employment.
How to Apply
Prepare the following and send them in a single email:
- An up-to-date CV
- A short cover letter explaining which discipline you are applying for and why you suit it
- Certified copy of your ID and your qualification, if available
Use this subject line format: “YES Gqeberha – [your discipline]”
For example: “YES Gqeberha – Purchasing”
Using the correct subject line helps the recruitment team sort applications quickly, so please follow it exactly.
Email your application to: info@kpisolutions.co.za
Closing Date
Applications close on 23 October 2026
Late applications will not be considered, so send yours early. Check that your CV is current, your contact details are correct and your cover letter is specific to the role.
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Know a graduate, diplomate or school leaver in Nelson Mandela Bay or elsewhere in South Africa who would be a great fit? Share this advert with them or tag them in the comments. Many young people miss out on opportunities like this simply because they never hear about them.