YES Intern 2026 – People & Culture: Recruitment

BDO is offering a 12-month fixed-term YES Internship opportunity within its People & Culture team in Johannesburg.

The opportunity is aimed at young South Africans who are looking to gain practical workplace experience, develop professional skills and build a foundation for their careers.

As a YES Intern, you will have the opportunity to work in a professional environment, support business activities and learn from experienced professionals while developing skills that can improve your future employability.

This opportunity may be suitable for applicants who:

• Are enthusiastic, motivated and career-focused.
• Are interested in developing a career in People & Culture.
• Have a Degree in Business Administration.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are confident communicating in English.
• Have good administrative and organisational skills.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Can work independently when required.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Are willing to learn and develop professionally.

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed to qualify for the YES programme.
• Be available to start on 1 October 2026.
• Not have previously completed a YES internship.

What You Should Prepare Before Applying

Applicants should consider preparing the following before starting their application:

• Updated CV
• South African ID
• Business Administration degree or relevant qualification
• Academic records, where applicable
• Details of previous work or administrative experience
• Any relevant supporting documents requested by BDO

What You Could Expect

As a YES Intern at BDO, you can expect practical exposure to a professional working environment and opportunities to develop workplace skills.

The role may involve supporting administrative and People & Culture activities, including tasks related to:

• Data capturing
• Information gathering
• Reporting
• Administrative coordination
• Maintaining accurate records
• Supporting business operations
• Professional communication and correspondence

You will also have opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, develop your workplace confidence and build your professional network.

Skills That Could Help You Stand Out

BDO is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong written communication skills.
• The ability to draft professional emails.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Clear and confident English communication.
• Administrative and organisational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to coordinate tasks effectively.
• A willingness to learn new skills.

Previous exposure to an office or administrative environment will be advantageous.

To apply:

1. Review the eligibility requirements carefully.
2. Confirm that you meet the YES programme requirements.
3. Ensure you are available to start on 1 October 2026.
4. Prepare an updated CV and relevant supporting documents.
5. Visit the official BDO application platform.
6. Complete the application form accurately.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Review your information before submitting.
9. Submit your application through the official application platform.

Before You Apply

Make sure that you:

• Have a Degree in Business Administration.
• Meet the YES programme eligibility requirements.
• Are currently unemployed.
• Have not previously completed a YES internship.
• Are available to start on 1 October 2026.
• Have an updated CV.
• Can demonstrate good written and verbal English communication.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Highlight any previous administrative, office or coordination experience on your CV.

Vacancy Portal's Application Tip

For this People & Culture internship, your CV should focus on your administrative, communication and organisational abilities. If you have previously worked with Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint, handled records, captured information, prepared reports or coordinated tasks, make these experiences easy to identify.

Because this is a YES opportunity designed to provide workplace experience, applicants should also demonstrate their willingness to learn. Even if your previous experience is limited, clearly explain relevant university projects, volunteer activities, student responsibilities or other experiences that demonstrate communication, teamwork, organisation and attention to detail.

Source / Official Application

This opportunity was published by BDO.

Applicants should use BDO's official application platform to submit their application.

Disclaimer

Vacancy Portal provides this opportunity as an informational resource for job seekers. Applicants should verify the requirements, start date, eligibility criteria and application instructions on the employer's official website before applying.

Vacancy Portal does not guarantee employment or acceptance into the YES Internship Programme.