Yes 4 Youth Cape Town

Deutsche Post; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL Group is seeking unemployed youth for a Yes 4 Youth Learnership in Cape Town. The program provides hands-on exposure to a logistics environment while developing practical skills and employability.

Participants gain experience, follow procedures, and contribute to a safety-focused team. Learnership requires matric with English and Mathematics, and may include a valid MHE licence or driver’s licence as desirable.

Qualifications

• BBBEE candidates only.
• South African citizens.
• Unemployed youth between 18 and 29 years.
• Must be unemployed at time of application.
• Matric with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is essential.
• Entry-level learnership with no prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop understanding of client requirements and service expectations.
• Use equipment correctly and report defects or malfunctions.
• Record non-conformance related to customer merchandise per procedures.
• Work in operational areas as directed by management.
• Follow established procedures and safety standards in all duties.
• Perform loading and offloading activities per procedures and safety rules.
• Complete all allocated operational and delivery tasks accurately.
• Maintain high productivity, quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Communication

Proactive learning

Education

Matric with English & Mathematics

Tools

MHE licence (Forklift, PPT, Reach Truck)

Driver's licence

Job description

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…

Yes 4 Youth

Job Purpose:

To provide unemployed youth with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within a supply chain environment while developing practical skills, knowledge, and employability. The successful candidate will be expected to perform allocated operational tasks, follow company procedures and safety standards, and contribute positively to the team while gaining exposure to industry’s best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and develop a clear understanding of client requirements and service expectations.
• Build the knowledge and experience required to ensure the correct use of equipment and promptly report any defects or malfunctions.
• Report and record any non-conformance relating to customer merchandise in accordance with company procedures.
• Work within operational areas as determined by management and business requirements.
• Adhere to established operating procedures and safe working practices while carrying out all duties.
• Perform loading and offloading activities in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Follow instructions and guidance provided by Supervisors and Managers.
• Accurately complete all allocated operational and delivery-related tasks.
• Maintain high standards of productivity, quality, and attention to detail.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the work area.

Qualifications & Experience

• BBBEE candidates only
• South African citizens
• Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 29 years
• Applicants must be unemployed at the time of application
• A valid MHE licence (Forklift, PPT, and Reach Truck) is desirable
• A valid driver's licence is desirable
• A Matric certificate with English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is essential
• Not applicable – entry-level Yes 4 Youth Learnership; no prior work experience is required.
• Not applicable – entry-level Yes 4 Youth Learnership; no prior work experience is required.
• Not applicable – entry-level Yes 4 Youth Learnership; no prior work experience is required.

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Maintains effective relationships with customers
• Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions
• Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment
• Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs
• Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect other’s views
• Develop strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy
• Communicates strategy
• Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives
• Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives
• Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation
• Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others
• Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback
• Provides employees with development opportunities
• Supports employees with career opportunities
• Inspires others to develop themselves
• Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values
• Actively seeks feedback to improve performance
• Develop new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback
• Takes personal responsibility for career and development

Languages

• English - verbal and written.