DHL Learnership Programme 2027

Join DHL Global Forwarding’s Learnership Programme in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, for the 2026/2027 intake. This 12-month programme offers unemployed youth a chance to gain theoretical knowledge in Freight Forwarding and practical work experience.

What it offers

• A 12-month Clearing and Forwarding Agent NQF 5 learnership programme
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and skills in a global company
• Possible further career development

Who can apply

• Grade 12 or relevant Transport & Logistics/Business qualification
• Matric with English (65%)
• Age between 18 to 30 years
• South African citizen
• Not currently employed or studying
• Computer knowledge (MS Office) is an advantage
• Selection follows the company’s Employment Equity Policy

What you'll do

• Support import/export processes under supervision
• Perform documentation tasks such as receiving, reconciling, and summarizing information
• Maintain operational systems as instructed
• Execute back-office duties like scanning, filing, and reporting
• Follow defined processes and systems for assigned tasks
• Support and interact primarily with team colleagues
• Communicate information requiring little explanation
• Address task-related issues to maintain work relationships

How to apply

• Visit the DHL careers site: https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html