York Timbers is calling all South African graduates who are not currently working to join its 2025/2026 Internship Experience Programme.
If you finished a diploma or university degree, are between 18 and 35 years old, and want to learn real job skills in forestry and related areas, this might be the perfect chance for you. The internship runs for one full year at York Timbers’ South Africa operations and will give you hands‑on experience, a mentor to guide you, and a chance to build a strong CV.
What the internship is all about
The program is a 12‑month work‑based learning plan that helps people move from school to the workplace. You will help out in different parts of the business, from people management to finance and logistics. The goal is to let you see how a big forestry company works and to give you practical skills that employers love. York Timbers will accept 11 interns each year, covering these fields:
- Human Resources – 2 spots
- Logistics – 1 spot
- Administration – 1 spot
- Finance – 3 spots
- Agriculture – 2 spots
- Fire & Road Management – 1 spot
- Technical Security – 1 spot
The stipend and all other details will follow the company’s normal policy. You will get a fixed‑term contract that ends after one year.
Who can apply
You must meet these simple checks:
- Be currently unemployed.
- Be 18‑35 years old.
- Hold South African citizenship.
- Have a diploma or degree that matches one of the listed fields.
- Be ready to commit to a full year of work.
York Timbers follows Employment Equity rules, so they will look at each applicant carefully to make sure the process is fair. Only complete applications that arrive on time will be reviewed.
How to put together your application
Send an email to Internships@york.co.za before 23 January 2026. Use a clear subject line that states the field you want, for example “Finance Internship Application”. Your email should contain:
- A cover letter that tells a bit about why you want the internship and what you hope to learn.
- An updated CV that lists your education and any part‑time work or volunteer experiences.
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copies of any certificates or degrees that support your application.
Make sure every document is readable and correctly stamped. If anything is missing or not clear, we won’t be able to look at your file.
Things to remember
- Applications after 23 January 2026 won’t be accepted.
- The program is open to anyone who meets the age, citizenship, and education criteria.
- We will only call those who are selected for an interview.
Why this internship matters
For many graduates, the biggest hurdle after school is finding a place to work. This internship gives you a real job environment, a chance to learn new tools, and an opportunity to make contacts that could lead to future employment. York Timbers has a long history in forestry, so you’ll be working with experienced professionals in a field that matters to the environment and to the economy.
Apply early and make sure every part of your application is finished. Good luck!