GIBB YES Programme - Civil Engineering (Cape Town)

Apply for GIBB's Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for young South Africans

DEADLINE: 31 August 2026

This opportunity is open to all South African young people.

GIBB Group of Companies

GIBB is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong presence across Africa. We are committed to transformation, empowerment, and skills development, and proudly support the YES Programme, which creates opportunities for young South Africans.

We are offering YES Student placements in our Transportation and Structures delivery units. This is a chance to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.

Learn more about us here: https://www.gibb.co.za

Core Purpose

The YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme is a business-led collaboration with government. YES seeks to reduce youth unemployment across private and public sectors. The aim is to enable more youth to develop new skills, gain meaningful workplace experience and earn a salary, which will in turn significantly improve their chances of finding long-term employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
• A minimum of a BTech / BSc in Civil Engineering

In addition to the above requirements, we will also consider the following in our selection of candidates:

• You are a South African Citizen (must be born in South Africa)

• You are aged between 18 to 35

• You are unemployed and available to be employed on a 12 month Fixed Term contract

• You are not a previous YES beneficiary

• Must be PC Literate

• You have the aspiration to learn new skills related to your relevant field

• You are a responsible and honest person

• You reside close to the Cape Town CBD

Additional Information

Only Applications with the following attachments will be considered:

• Updated CV
• Copies of Qualification/s and Academic Record
• ID Copy

Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, will be placed at our Cape Town Offices.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for the YES Programme.