YES Internship 12 month Programme

Job Description

The Unilever Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme is a 12-month internship designed to give young, unemployed individuals a stepping stone into the professional world. Participants will gain meaningful work experience, develop essential skills, and get hands-on exposure across various business functions. This program is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career and contribute to a global company's operations while receiving practical, on-the-job training.

Requirements

• South African citizen, aged 18 – 34 years
• Currently unemployed and not studying full-time
• Completed Matric certificate (Grade 12)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications advantageous
• Should not have more than 2 years’ work experience
• Commitment to the 12-month programme
• Must not have completed a YES Programme previously
• Willingness to learn and grow in a professional environment
• A strong academic record
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• A positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Take on support responsibilities across different business functions to ensure effective operation.
• Work with major supermarkets and other customers to ensure outlets deliver optimal results.
• Help prepare product samples and manage logistics for customer demos, trade shows, and meetings.
• Support chefs with content creation for webinars and instructional videos.
• Contribute to brand building and strategic development to grow market share and brand equity.
• Assist in managing the end-to-end supply chain process, from sourcing to product delivery.
• Handle tasks related to talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Support financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Provide technical assistance for technology solutions and digital transformation projects.
• Work on engineering projects and gain exposure to industry-leading manufacturing processes.
• Assist the site SHE Coordinator in implementing and maintaining an effective health and safety management system.
• Help manage internal and external communications and public relations.
• Support employee development, training, and compensation strategies.