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# Youth unemployment is one of SA’s greatest challenges. We’re working with the private sector to change that.

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is South Africa’s highest-impact 12-month youth employment programme, driving broad-based change across sectors, provinces, and   
the country. As a private sector-led initiative, YES empowers businesses to create   
meaningful jobs for unemployed youth, fostering long-term employment, entrepreneurship,   
and economic growth.

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YES is not reliant on government funding—our jobs are 100% private sector funded, with over 1,800 companies contributing to a sustainable solution for youth unemployment. Since inception, we have injected billions into the economy through youth salaries, with 45% of our YES Youth alumni currently employed.

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By creating high-quality jobs in future-focused industries like digital technology, tourism, and green energy,   
YES is equipping young people with the skills to thrive in the modern economy.

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For businesses, YES provides a pipeline of undiscovered talent, enabling sustainable transformation through B-BBEE and ESG strategies. With a track record of strong governance and five years of clean audits, YES is not just creating jobs—we are shaping South Africa’s future, one opportunity at a time.

## With YES, everyone wins: businesses, the economy, and most importantly, our youth.

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Future-Facing Job Creation

At YES, we focus on building South Africa’s workforce of the future by placing youth in all industries, such as:

✔ Digital technology – AI, data analytics, coding, and software development.  
✔ Finance and business services – Banking, accounting, and global business outsourcing.  
✔ Green energy – Renewable energy solutions, solar technology, and sustainability practices.  
✔ Tourism – Hospitality services, travel operations, and destination marketing.

These placements equip young people with future-facing skills, ensuring they are not only employable   
but ready to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s evolving job market.

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