Maersk – YES Learnership

YES Learnerships can help young South Africans gain practical workplace exposure, build essential business skills and improve their future employability. Maersk is recruiting for its YES Learnership 2026/2027 intake in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This is a one-year entry-level programme for high-potential individuals who want to gain workplace experience in a global logistics environment. Successful candidates will be based at one of Maersk’s South African offices or sites and will support different business functions while developing workplace, operational and customer-focused skills.

At a glance

What these opportunities are

These are Maersk YES Learnership 2026/2027 opportunities for Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The programme is designed to give participants exposure to the workplace and help them develop essential workplace capabilities. Successful candidates will be based in a world-class environment within one of Maersk’s South African offices or sites.

During the programme, learners will gain valuable workplace experience and skills while developing a market-driven, operationally focused and customer-centric mindset in day-to-day business operations.

Learners will take on support responsibilities across different business functions. These responsibilities support the effective operation of the relevant function and offer accelerated practical work experience.

The official advert does not state the stipend, salary, exact working hours, department placement, application closing date or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme.

Available Maersk YES Learnership locations

YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Durban

The Durban listing is advertised as YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Durban). The official reference number is R185772 and the location is ZA – Durban.

The official Durban listing shows the role as full time and site based. It was created on 22 June 2026.

YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Johannesburg

The Johannesburg listing is advertised as YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Johannesburg). The official reference shown in the application link is R185769-1.

Applicants interested in Johannesburg should use the dedicated Johannesburg application link below and should not assume that a Durban or Cape Town application will also cover Johannesburg.

YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Cape Town

The Cape Town listing is advertised as YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Cape Town). The official reference shown in the application link is R185767-1.

Applicants interested in Cape Town should use the dedicated Cape Town application link below and should not assume that one application covers all locations.

Who these opportunities may suit

These opportunities may suit young South Africans aged between 18 and 30 who have completed Grade 12 / Matric and want to gain structured workplace exposure in a global logistics company.

They may be suitable for applicants who are not permanently employed, have no more than 2 years’ work experience and have not completed a YES Learnership previously.

The programme may also suit applicants who are interested in logistics, operations, business support, administration, customer-focused work, supply chain environments and learning how a large international company operates.

Applicants should have strong computer literacy, strong written and verbal communication skills, good time management and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Because the opportunities are site based and location-specific, candidates should consider whether they can travel reliably to the relevant Maersk office or site for the full 12-month programme.

What you will do and learn

The official advert states that learners will take on support responsibilities across different business functions. The final duties will depend on the business function and site where the learner is placed.

Based on the confirmed programme description, successful candidates may gain exposure to the following areas:

Business function support

• Support different Maersk business functions.
• Assist with operational and administrative tasks.
• Help teams complete day-to-day business activities.
• Learn how different functions contribute to the effective operation of the business.
• Build practical exposure in a professional office or site-based environment.

Logistics and operational exposure

• Gain exposure to the logistics and supply chain environment.
• Understand how operational tasks support customer service and business delivery.
• Develop a market-driven and operationally focused mindset.
• Learn how business functions work together in an integrated logistics company.
• Improve understanding of customer-centric business operations.

Workplace capability development

• Develop essential workplace capabilities.
• Build professional communication skills.
• Improve time management and task follow-through.
• Learn how to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Build confidence in a structured corporate environment.

Career readiness

• Gain practical work experience that can strengthen a CV.
• Develop professional habits such as punctuality, accountability and reliability.
• Learn how to adapt to a value-driven and commercially oriented environment.
• Build confidence for future job applications and interviews.
• Improve employability through real workplace exposure.

Important: The list above explains likely learning exposure based on the official programme wording. Maersk will determine the final business function, duties, training structure and reporting arrangements according to business needs.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Additional tertiary qualifications are advantageous.
• Should not be permanently employed.
• Should not have more than 2 years’ work experience.
• Should be between the ages of 18 and 30 years.
• Must be committed to the 12-month programme.
• Must not have completed a YES Learnership previously.
• Must have a strong academic record.
• Must have strong computer literacy.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Must have good time management.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

South African citizenship requirement explained

The official advert requires South African citizenship.

Applicants should use accurate identity and citizenship information when applying and should be prepared to provide supporting documents if requested by the official application platform.

Grade 12 / Matric requirement explained

The official advert requires a completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate.

Applicants should state their Matric qualification clearly on their CV and should be prepared to upload or provide proof if required.

Additional tertiary qualifications are advantageous. This means they may strengthen an application, but the official programme eligibility list identifies Grade 12 / Matric as the completed qualification requirement.

Age requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants should be between 18 and 30 years old.

Applicants should use their correct date of birth and should not change or misrepresent age information to meet the requirement.

Maersk will determine whether an applicant falls within the required age range during the recruitment process.

Employment and experience requirement explained

The advert states that applicants should not be permanently employed and should not have more than 2 years’ work experience.

This supports the entry-level purpose of the YES Learnership and helps young people gain early workplace exposure.

Applicants should disclose previous work experience honestly, including permanent, temporary, contract, casual, internship or part-time work where requested.

Previous YES Learnership requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must not have completed a YES Learnership previously.

Applicants who have already completed a YES Learnership should not ignore this requirement. Maersk may verify previous participation during the recruitment process.

Computer and communication requirements explained

The official advert requires strong computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants should include genuine computer skills on their CV, such as Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets, document preparation, online systems or other relevant tools.

Communication skills are important because learners may support business functions, work with colleagues, follow instructions, participate in teams and help with customer-focused business activities.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Strong academic record.
• Computer literacy.
• Clear written communication.
• Clear verbal communication.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Good time management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Positive attitude.
• Interest in logistics, operations or business support.
• Willingness to work in a customer-centric environment.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Professional behaviour in an office or site-based setting.
• Commitment to completing the full 12-month programme.
• Honesty when completing application information.

What these opportunities really mean

These are learnership opportunities, not permanent job guarantees.

Successful applicants should expect a structured 12-month period of workplace exposure, business-function support and practical learning within Maersk’s South African operations.

The programme may help learners understand logistics, business operations, customer-focused processes and how large teams work together to support global trade.

The opportunity can strengthen a learner’s CV, improve workplace confidence and provide practical examples for future job applications.

Applicants should confirm the final placement site, work schedule, stipend or salary, reporting line and programme conditions directly with Maersk if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Details of any additional tertiary qualification, if applicable.
• Correct date of birth and age information.
• Accurate information about your current employment status.
• Accurate details of any previous work experience.
• Information confirming whether you have completed a YES Learnership before.
• Examples showing computer literacy.
• Examples showing written and verbal communication ability.
• Examples showing teamwork, time management and willingness to learn.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Correct residential area and transport considerations for the location you choose.
• Any additional supporting documents requested by the Maersk Workday application platform.

Need assistance with CVs, certified documents and application preparation? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

These are YES Learnership 2026/2027 opportunities linked to a one-year entry-level programme.

The official advert does not state the stipend, salary, exact working hours, department placement, closing date or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme.

Applicants should not rely on unofficial social-media posts that mention estimated stipends or unverified benefits. Use the official Maersk vacancy pages as the source of truth.

Applicants must not have completed a YES Learnership previously and should not have more than 2 years’ work experience.

Applicants should apply for the specific location they can realistically attend. Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town each have separate application links.

Maersk states that it is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal-opportunities employer. The company also states that it can support reasonable adjustments during the application and hiring process.

About the sponsor

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been active in the industry for more than a century.

The company works across global trade and logistics and states that it has more than 100,000 employees across 130 countries.

Maersk’s strategic vision is to become the Global Integrator by offering integrated logistics solutions that connect, protect and simplify customers’ supply chains.Learn more through the official Maersk website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply only if you are a South African citizen.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Include any additional tertiary qualification if you have one.
• Be honest about your current employment status.
• Be honest about your total work experience.
• Do not apply if you have completed a YES Learnership previously, unless Maersk confirms otherwise.
• Choose the location that you can realistically attend for 12 months.
• Show computer literacy clearly on your CV.
• Use examples that show communication, teamwork and time management.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Do not wait for a closing date to appear. Apply as soon as possible while the official listing remains available.
• Keep proof of each online application after submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without South African citizenship.
• Applying without completed Grade 12 / Matric.
• Applying while outside the required age range of 18 to 30 years.
• Applying while permanently employed.
• Failing to disclose work experience honestly.
• Applying after already completing a YES Learnership.
• Submitting a CV that does not show computer literacy or communication ability.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Choosing a location you cannot travel to reliably.
• Submitting incomplete or unclear documents.
• Assuming one application covers all three locations.
• Waiting too long because the official adverts do not state a closing date.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Maersk careers website or the official Maersk Workday application pages linked below.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, a background check, training, uniform, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers and learnership providers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a learnership opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Maersk YES Learnership.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other personal documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Maersk vacancy pages to confirm that the opportunities and application links remain genuine and available.

How these opportunities were verified

These opportunities were verified from official Maersk careers and Maersk Workday vacancy pages for YES Learnership 2026/2027 in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The Durban listing confirmed the programme title, reference number R185772, Durban location, full-time schedule, site-based flexibility, created date, one-year entry-level programme wording, workplace exposure, business-function support responsibilities and official application route.

The Johannesburg listing was verified as a separate Maersk Workday listing for YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Johannesburg), with reference R185769-1 shown in the official application link.

The Cape Town listing was verified as a separate Maersk Workday listing for YES Learnership 2026/2027 (Cape Town), with reference R185767-1 shown in the official application link.

The official programme confirmed South African citizenship, completed Grade 12 / Matric, additional tertiary qualifications as advantageous, not being permanently employed, no more than 2 years’ work experience, age range of 18 to 30 years, commitment to the 12-month programme, no previous completed YES Learnership, strong academic record, strong computer literacy, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to learn quickly, good time management, teamwork and a positive attitude.

The official adverts did not state a stipend, salary, exact working hours, department placement, application closing date, transport support, accommodation support or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

Each Maersk YES Learnership location has a separate application link. Applicants should apply for the location or locations they can realistically attend for the full 12-month programme.

1. Compare the Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town locations.
2. Choose the location that matches your travel and availability.
3. Open the relevant official Maersk application link below.
4. Read the complete official vacancy carefully.
5. Confirm that you meet the citizenship, Matric, age, employment, experience and YES Learnership requirements.
6. Select the Apply option on the official Maersk Workday page.
7. Create a Workday candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
8. Complete all personal, education, employment and programme questions honestly.
9. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official platform.
10. Check that your cellphone number, email address, education details and uploaded documents are correct.
11. Submit the application as soon as possible while the official listing remains available.
12. Repeat the process separately if applying for another Maersk location.
13. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission for each application.

Apply for YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Durban

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Apply for YES Learnership 2026/2027 – Cape Town

Application Closing Date

The official adverts do not state an application closing date.

The Durban listing was created on 22 June 2026 and was available when last verified on 23 June 2026. The Johannesburg and Cape Town listings were also available through Maersk’s Workday recruitment pages when checked.

Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official listings remain available, because Maersk may close or remove a listing once enough applications have been received or once recruitment requirements have been met.