DHL Group: Clearing and Forwarding Learnerships 2026/2027 Vacancy

Opportunity Overview

DHL Group is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for their Clearing and Forwarding Learnership Programme for the 2026/2027 intake. This is an exciting chance to gain valuable skills and experience within the logistics sector.

This learnership is a 12-month programme at NQF Level 5, specifically designed to equip participants with theoretical knowledge in Freight Forwarding. It also offers practical exposure within a work environment, aiming to significantly improve future employability in the industry.

The programme is based in Johannesburg and provides a solid foundation for individuals looking to start a career in clearing and forwarding operations.

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible for this learnership opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a Grade 12 certificate, or a relevant Transport & Logistics/Business qualification.
• Your Matric certificate must show English with a minimum achievement of 65%.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
• Must not be currently employed or studying.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office) will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

As a learner in this programme, under direct supervision, you will be expected to:

• Support the delivery of import/export processes and activities to optimise service and performance.
• Perform assigned tasks of a generally repetitive nature for documentation, including receiving, reconciling, consolidating, and summarizing documents and information.
• Support and maintain operational systems as per instructions.
• Execute back-office duties such as scanning, filing, and reporting.
• Follow defined processes, systems, and methods for the delivery of assigned tasks.
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues within your own team.
• Communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships.

How to Apply

To apply for this learnership opportunity, please follow the steps below:

• Visit the official DHL Group careers portal using the link provided.
• Click on the application link to access the job posting.
• Complete the application process as directed on the portal.

Apply Here: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV366612ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Learner