Getting your first job feels impossible sometimes. You have the qualification. You have the willingness. But every post asks for experience you do not have. Right now, ALPLA is offering a real way in. They have opened their B-BBEE Administrator YES Programme at the Lanseria Plant. This is a 12-month contract for unemployed South African youth. You will work with supplier documents, compliance files, and reporting systems. The opportunity was published on 25 May 2026 under reference AP-7.
What Is This Opportunity?
The ALPLA B-BBEE Administrator YES Programme is a contract-based youth opportunity. It runs for 12 months. The contract itself lasts between 9 and 12 months.
You will work at the Lanseria Plant. Your job is to support the B-BBEE administration team. This means you will collect supplier BEE certificates. You will maintain records. You will help with external reporting. You will also prepare information for tenders, customers, and partners.
You will manage the full BEE process. You will talk to BEE consultants. You will gather information for ratings. You will keep the BEE file updated. You will work with the Legal, Finance, and HR departments. You will submit company information needed for BEE rating purposes.
The salary is market-related. This means ALPLA pays what is fair for this level of work. The position is at Student or Graduate level.
Who Can Apply?
This programme is for unemployed South African youth. You must meet these rules.
You must be between 18 and 34 years old. You must be medically fit. You must not have done the YES Programme before.
You must live in Cosmo City, Diepsloot, Randburg, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp, or nearby areas.
You need Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification. This could be in administration, business, HR, finance, or compliance. You must be computer literate. You must be fully bilingual. You must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
What Will You Gain?
This is not just filing. You will learn how a manufacturing plant works.
You will see how hygiene, safety, and environmental rules work in real life. You will understand product conformity. You will learn about complaint handling and corrective actions.
You will gain hands-on experience in these areas:
- Managing supplier BEE certificates.
- Liaising with BEE consultants.
- Gathering and managing information for BEE ratings.
- Assisting with external reporting.
- Providing BEE information for tenders, customers, partners, and suppliers.
- Managing the BEE file.
- Coordinating with Legal, Finance, HR, and other departments.
- Working under pressure.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Building teamwork and relationship skills.
By the end, you will have 12 months of solid experience. You will know how to organise documents. You will know how to communicate with different departments.
How to Apply
You must apply online. Do not send emails or visit the plant.
Go to the official online application portal here: ALPLA Application Portal.
Before you click submit, check your CV. Make sure it includes:
- Your Grade 12 certificate.
- Your tertiary qualification details.
- Proof of computer literacy.
- Evidence of bilingual ability.
- Your current address.
- Any admin, filing, Excel, or reporting experience.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Many applicants struggle with CV layout. Keep yours clean and simple. Show that you can organise information.
Highlight any computer skills. Mention Excel, data capture, or filing work. Show that you are reliable and accurate.
Be honest. Do not claim experience you do not have. Instead, show that you are ready to learn and work hard.
Competition is high. Many young people want this chance. Submit early. Check your spelling. Make sure your phone number and email are correct.
Final Thoughts
If you are organised, computer literate, and live in the listed areas, this could be your start.
Remember, this is a contract, not a permanent job. But it gives you what you need most right now. It gives you real workplace experience.
Update your CV today. Check that you meet every requirement. Then apply through the official portal.
Your first step into the workplace could start here. Take it.