Bidfood South Africa is looking for unemployed young people to join its 12‑month Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2025. This job will give you real work experience in the food‑service world, help you learn teamwork and communication, and open doors to a future career. The programme runs at Bidfood’s office in Bloemfontein, Free State.
What the YES Programme Is All About
The YES Programme is a fixed‑term, paid placement that lasts one year. It is designed to help you move from school to a full‑time job. Throughout the year you will:
- Work in a real wholesale and retail food‑service environment
- Try out different departments so you can see which path suits you best
- Receive coaching and mentoring from experienced staff
- Develop core work skills like discipline, teamwork, and clear communication
- Build a resume that shows you can handle real‑world challenges
When you finish, you will have a strong foundation that makes it easier to find a permanent job in the food‑service sector or a related field.
Who Can Sign Up?
To be considered, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Not be working at the moment
- Not be a full‑time student right now
- Have never taken part in the YES Programme before
- Hold a Matric certificate or equivalent
- Be ready to commit to the full 12 months
- Be eager to learn, flexible, and a good team player
- Show a real interest in the food‑service industry
If you fit these points and want to start a new career path, this opportunity is for you.
Why Bidfood South Africa?
Working at Bidfood gives you:
- A look at everyday business in the food‑service world
- Hands‑on training with processes that are used across the industry
- Room to move up into other roles once you prove your skills
- Support from colleagues who want to see you succeed
Bidfood is one of the biggest food‑service companies in South Africa. The YES Programme is the first step to a long‑term career with a respected employer.
How to Apply
To apply, send an email that includes your CV and the name of the highest qualification you have earned. Use the subject line YES Programme Bloemfontein so your application gets sorted correctly.
Send your email to: Careers.linkedIn@bidfood.co.za
Missing the subject line or not attaching the required documents may cause your application to be overlooked.
Important Dates
Applications close on Friday, 19 December 2025. After that date, we will not review any more submissions.
If you are a young South African ready to build a future, this is your chance to gain hands‑on experience with one of the country’s leading food‑service companies. Apply now and start your journey with Bidfood South Africa.