Daimler Truck Southern Africa Y.E.S Programme 2025 / 2026
Drive Your Future Forward – With Daimler Truck Southern Africa
For over 125 years, Daimler Truck AG has been steering innovation in the commercial vehicle sector. With a proud presence in South Africa for over six decades, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd — alongside subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd — continues to power progress through our renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks, with support for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks.
From our headquarters in Pretoria to our East London production plant, we assemble excellence and deliver value across Southern Africa — including Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
Your Chance to Shift Gears with YES
We’ve teamed up with the South African Government’s Youth Employment Services (YES) initiative to empower the next generation. This 12-month workplace experience programme is your on-ramp to the professional world.
Location: Centurion & East London
Duration: 12 Months
Application Deadline: 30 May 2024
Are You Eligible? Let’s Find Out!
To apply, you must:
1.Be between 18 – 29 years old
2.Have a Grade 12 certificate (Tertiary qualification is a plus!)
3.Be unemployed and have no prior YES programme participation
4.Be computer literate
5.Speak English fluently
6.Have a clear criminal record
7.No work experience? No problem — we’re here to help you start
Fields of Interest – Your Qualifications Matter
We’re especially keen to support applicants with backgrounds in:
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics
Human Resource Management
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Finance: Financial Management, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Tax
Information Technology
Marketing: Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media
Legal: (Newly admitted attorneys welcome!)
What Sets You Apart, Sets Us Apart
We are proudly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualifying candidates will be considered regardless of race, gender, or background. However, please note:
Foreign nationals must hold a valid work visa/permit
Employment will align with our Employment Equity Plan and the Code of Good Practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities
Ready to Make Your Move?
YOUMAKEUS — Join a legacy of innovation and excellence.
MAKEYOURMOVE — Start your career journey with us today!
For queries: DTSACareers@daimlertruck.com
Applications close: 30 May 2024