Supreme Poultry – YES4Youth Learner Opportunities

Supreme Poultry, part of Country Bird Holdings (CBH), is recruiting 50 young people across two YES4Youth work-experience placements at its Tigane and Botshabelo abattoirs. The 12-month contracts are scheduled to begin on 1 November 2026.

Apply promptly: Both adverts close on 9 October 2026. There are 20 places in Hartbeesfontein, North West, and 30 in Botshabelo, Free State. Each location has a separate application page.

At a glance

Choose the correct location

The Botshabelo advert specifically addresses young South Africans living in Botshabelo and surrounding areas. It does not state the 18–28 age range that appears in the Tigane advert. Applicants should read the screening questions on their chosen application page rather than assume that every requirement is identical.

What this opportunity is

These are 12-month YES4Youth workplace placements in Supreme Poultry’s processing operations. They are intended to help unemployed young people gain practical work experience. The supplied adverts do not identify a formal qualification or NQF level awarded on completion.

The adverts describe YES4Youth as a pathway towards longer-term employment. They do not guarantee a permanent job at the end of the contract.

Minimum requirements for both sites

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• South African citizenship.
• Current unemployment.
• No previous participation in a YES4Youth programme.
• Willingness to commit to the full 12-month placement.

A tertiary qualification or trade certificate is advantageous, not compulsory. The Tigane advert additionally specifies an age of 18 to 28 years. The Botshabelo advert does not provide a numeric age range, but says the opportunity is aimed at young people in Botshabelo and nearby areas.

Workplace duties

Both adverts list the same main responsibilities:

• Carry out poultry-processing work to the required product specifications.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow quality, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Meet production timelines.
• Maintain sound work habits and professional relationships with colleagues.

This is an abattoir processing environment. Applicants should consider whether they are willing and able to take part in the stated production duties at the selected site.

Pay, training and employment afterwards

The supplied adverts do not state a stipend or salary amount, working hours, training provider, formal qualification or benefits. Applicants can confirm these details if shortlisted. The placement is a 12-month contract and permanent employment after it ends is not promised.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV with correct contact details.
• Grade 12 / Matric details and a certificate if requested by the portal.
• South African identity information requested in the application.
• Any tertiary qualification or trade certificate you want considered.
• Accurate information about previous work and YES4Youth participation.

Check the online form for its actual document-upload instructions. Botshabelo applicants should give their true residential area; the advert addresses residents of Botshabelo and surrounding areas.

Application checklist

• Select Tigane or Botshabelo based on the location where you can attend the placement.
• Check the reference number and number of places for your chosen site.
• For Tigane, confirm that you meet its 18–28 age requirement.
• Confirm your citizenship, unemployment status and Grade 12 qualification.
• Confirm that you have never participated in a YES4Youth programme.
• Make sure you can start on 1 November 2026 and complete 12 months.
• Submit through the matching application page before 9 October 2026.

For CV guidance, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Supreme Poultry and CBH

Supreme Poultry is the South African broiler-growing, processing and product-sales division of Country Bird Holdings. Its operations include the Tigane and Botshabelo abattoirs. Learn more through the official Supreme Poultry website and Country Bird Holdings website.

Common application mistakes

• Applying to the wrong abattoir or using the wrong reference.
• Assuming the Tigane age range also appears in the Botshabelo advert.
• Omitting previous YES4Youth participation.
• Claiming an address in Botshabelo where you do not live.
• Overlooking the short application deadline or 1 November start date.

Scam warning

Use the CBH recruitment links below and confirm the Supreme Poultry site and reference before providing personal details.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, training place or promised appointment.
• Do not share passwords, banking PINs or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees a YES4Youth place in exchange for money.
• Upload personal documents only through the official application process.

How this opportunity was checked

The details above come from the two CBH vacancy texts supplied for references CBH261007-1 and CBH261006-3. CBH’s official website confirms that Supreme Poultry operates the Tigane and Botshabelo abattoirs. Applicants should confirm their live status and application instructions before submitting. Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Choose the location where you wish to apply.
2. Open its official CBH recruitment page using the corresponding button below.
3. Confirm the reference, location and closing date.
4. Complete your profile and eligibility questions truthfully.
5. Upload the CV and any documents the portal requests.
6. Submit by 9 October 2026 and retain your confirmation.

Apply: Tigane, Hartbeesfontein – 20 places

Reference: CBH261007-1. Age: 18–28 years. Closing date: 9 October 2026.

Apply: Botshabelo – 30 places

Reference: CBH261006-3. Closing date: 9 October 2026. The advert addresses applicants living in Botshabelo and surrounding areas.

Application note: Both supplied adverts state a closing date of 9 October 2026. The exact closing time is not stated, so complete the application early.