Motus – YES learner programme

Ready to get your first real workplace exposure in the automotive retail space? Motus Retail is running the YES 4 Youth Programme on a 12-month fixed-term contract across multiple provinces, giving eligible unemployed youth a chance to gain hands-on experience and workplace readiness.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The YES 4 Youth Programme is a 12-month fixed-term work opportunity for unemployed youth who want practical exposure in a large automotive retail group. Participants can gain entry-level workplace experience and broader exposure to dealership environments and support functions.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll spend the 12-month contract period gaining workplace exposure in a dealership/branch environment, building work readiness and practical experience that can support future job applications.

• Gain hands-on workplace exposure in a Motus Retail dealership/branch environment
• Build general work readiness (professional conduct, communication, reliability, teamwork)
• Get broad exposure to automotive retail environments (e.g., sales, workshop, parts, admin support functions)

Note: This is a YES programme opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment unless the employer confirms otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

• South African citizen
• Age: 18–34
• Currently unemployed
• Matric certificate (or equivalent)
• Must not have participated in the YES programme before

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting admin/customer service experience on your CV (if applicable)

Need help with CVs, certified copies, and application tips? Use our Resources & Guides Hub.

About the sponsor

Motus is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with a large footprint in South Africa and a selected international presence. The group operates across multiple automotive-related segments and retail/dealership operations. More information about Motus can be found on the Motus Official website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply for the location you can realistically commute to (Free State / Rustenburg / Mbombela / Polokwane & Tzaneen).
• Make sure your Matric and ID are clear and readable (certified copies).
• If you have any volunteer work, school leadership, or part-time work, include it to show reliability and work readiness.
• Apply early — the closing date is 13 March 2026.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric proof or a certified ID copy
• Applying after previously being on the YES programme
• Leaving out contact details or using a phone number/email you don’t check
• Applying for a location you cannot realistically attend for the full 12 months

Scam warning (important)

Never pay a fee to apply. Use only official Motus/Simplify vacancy pages and double-check the website domain before uploading personal documents.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 07 March 2026 by checking the official Motus Simplify listings for Free State, North West (Rustenburg), Mpumalanga (Mbombela), and Limpopo (Polokwane & Tzaneen), and confirming sponsor background on the Motus official website.

How to apply

1. Open the vacancy link for your preferred location using the buttons below.
2. Confirm you meet the YES requirements (age, unemployment status, Matric, and no prior YES participation).
3. Upload your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit before 13 March 2026.