70 Graduate Opportunities Across 25 Departments
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has officially opened applications for its Youth Development Programme 2026, offering 70 graduate opportunities across 25 departments at its Pretoria offices.
This structured 12-month programme is designed to provide unemployed South African graduates with meaningful workplace exposure, practical skills development, and professional mentorship within one of the country’s leading standards and quality assurance institutions.
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is the national standards body responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting South African National Standards. The organisation plays a critical role in quality assurance, certification, testing, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries.
Through the Youth Development Programme, SABS aims to contribute to youth employment and national skills development by equipping graduates with real workplace experience.
Programme Overview
- Programme Name: Youth Development Programme 2026
- Number of Positions: 70
- Departments: 25 organisational departments
- Contract Duration: 12 months (fixed-term)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Graduate Development Programme
The programme combines structured on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to operational and technical environments.
Departments Offering Opportunities
Graduates from various academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available across multiple functional areas, including:
- Strategy and Corporate Services
- Certification Services
- Laboratory and Technical Services
- Risk and Compliance
- Legal Services
- Internal Audit
- Human Capital
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Facilities and Operations
Each department provides hands-on experience aligned to the graduate’s field of study.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- South African citizen
- Completed relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- Unemployed at the time of application
- No or limited formal work experience in the field of study
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
Specific qualification requirements may vary depending on the department.
What the Programme Offers
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Practical workplace experience in a professional environment
- Exposure to national standards and regulatory processes
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Skills development aligned to industry standards
- Improved employability after programme completion
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official SABS recruitment platform. Applicants should ensure that all required documentation, including qualifications and identification, is submitted before the closing date.