Solareff – YES Learnership

South Africa’s renewable energy sector needs young people who can support administration, operations and technical teams while learning how a modern energy business works from the inside. Solareff is inviting young South Africans to apply for its YES Learnership opportunity in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Solareff YES Learnership is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offered as part of the Youth Employment Service initiative. The official listing states that the YES initiative is a Presidency-led programme designed to help combat youth unemployment and support BBBEE transformation goals.

This opportunity gives eligible young South Africans practical work experience in various departments. The listing mentions exposure to administration, warehousing and technical knowledge within Solareff’s business environment.

Important: The official listing states that this is not an internship programme, apprenticeship or training programme where participants will obtain a qualification or certification.

Fields of study considered

This is not a study-field-specific graduate programme. The official listing requires Grade 12 or equivalent, while a post-matric certificate or programme will be advantageous.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Post-matric certificate or programme will be advantageous.
• Administration-related studies may support your application.
• Warehousing, operations, finance, business administration or technical exposure may also be useful.
• Computer literacy and MS Office skills are important for this opportunity.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit young South Africans who want structured workplace exposure and have not previously participated in the YES initiative.

• South African citizens aged 18 – 34.
• Applicants with Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Young people who want 12 months of workplace experience.
• Applicants who are not studying full-time during the employment year.
• Applicants who have not previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.
• People who have not been permanently employed by one employer for more than one year.
• Candidates with strong mathematical ability and attention to detail.
• Applicants who can work well in a team and use MS Office tools.

What you’ll do / learn

The programme gives successful candidates practical exposure to administration, operational support, record keeping and workplace development activities.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the assigned department.
• Assist with data capturing, record keeping and document management.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and keep information updated.
• Support team members with daily tasks and departmental projects.
• Assist with customer, supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions and workplace development activities.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Support the preparation of reports, schedules and departmental documents.
• Assist with inventory, assets, stock or resource management activities where applicable.
• Perform general office, operational and coordination duties as required.
• Build professional skills through on-the-job learning and mentorship.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term YES opportunity. The official listing states that participants will not obtain a qualification or certification through this programme.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be aged 18 – 34.
• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A post-matric certificate or programme will be advantageous.
• Must have strong mathematical proficiency and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer for more than one year.
• Must not be studying full-time during the employment year.
• Must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.

Abilities and competencies required

• Attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to capture and manage information accurately.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Willingness to learn through workplace exposure and mentorship.

What YES workplace experience really involves

A YES opportunity is mainly about gaining real workplace exposure. In this role, that may include assisting departments with admin tasks, documents, filing, data capturing, reports, schedules, stock-related support, internal communication and day-to-day coordination.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12 qualification, age eligibility, South African citizenship, MS Office skills, mathematical ability and any experience with admin, filing, data capturing, customer service, stock control, warehousing or team projects. If you have completed short courses in computer literacy, Excel, admin or business basics, include them clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested.
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification, if requested.
• Post-matric certificate or programme document, if available.
• Any certificates linked to computer literacy, MS Office, administration, Excel, warehousing or technical basics.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Check that you meet the YES requirements before applying.

Important: The official listing states that candidates must not be studying full-time during the employment year and must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.

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

About the sponsor

Solareff is a South African renewable energy solutions company specialising in engineered Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Solutions. According to the official Solareff website, the company was established in 2010 and delivers rooftop and ground-mounted Solar PV and BESS projects for clients with different energy needs. More information is available on the official Solareff website and the Solareff careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the closing date because the application window is short.
• Make your Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show that you meet the YES age requirement of 18 – 34.
• Highlight any MS Office experience, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Include any admin, filing, data capturing, customer service, warehousing or stock-related exposure.
• If you have not previously participated in YES, make sure your application reflects this accurately where asked.
• Use a professional email address and make sure your cellphone number is correct.
• Keep your CV simple, neat and focused on work readiness, accuracy and willingness to learn.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without meeting the YES age requirement.
• Not clearly showing Grade 12 or equivalent on the CV.
• Applying while studying full-time during the employment year.
• Applying after previously participating in or registering for the YES initiative.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention MS Office, administration, data capturing or teamwork.
• Leaving out clear contact details.
• Not checking that Roodepoort is suitable for your transport situation.
• Waiting until the final day to submit the application.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Solareff eRecruit application page. Do not pay anyone for a YES opportunity application, interview, background check, training, placement or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official Solareff careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Solareff eRecruit vacancy page for the YES Learnership opportunity. The listing confirms the job title, reference number, Roodepoort location, Gauteng province, Finance department, Administrative job category, number of positions, Grade 12 minimum education level, 12-month fixed-term YES description, eligibility requirements, duties, responsibilities and employment equity note.

The closing date was listed as 03 June 2026 at the time of verification. Applicants should apply before the deadline and check the official Solareff eRecruit page for any updates.

For more information about how our posts are verified, please visit our How we verify listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Solareff eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the full YES Learnership listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the YES age, citizenship, employment and study-status requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the application form.
5. Make sure your CV clearly shows your Grade 12 qualification, MS Office skills and willingness to gain workplace experience.
6. Complete the online application through the official Solareff eRecruit page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 03 June 2026

Solareff states that it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally, and that internal candidates will be considered first where possible in line with Employment Equity goals.