Maersk: Apprenticeship Programme 2026 / 2026

Location: Cape Town, Durban, JHB

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?

Maersk has an exciting opportunity available and is in search of high potential individuals to join our Learnership programme for the 2026/2027 intake.

WHAT WE OFFER:

This one-year entry-level programme provides participants with exposure to the workplace and an opportunity to develop essential workplace capabilities. Successful candidates will be based in a world-class environment within one of our South African offices or sites. During this programme, they will gain valuable workplace experience and skills, fostering a market-driven, operationally focused, and customer-centric mindset in our day-to-day business operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learners will take on support responsibilities across different business functions. These responsibilities play a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation of the function and offer accelerated and practical work experience.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Programme eligibility:

• South African citizenship
• Completed Grade 12 or Matric certificate
• Additional tertiary qualifications advantageous
• Should not be permanently employed
• Should not have more than 2 years’ work experience
• Should be between the ages of 18 – 30 years
• Commitment to the 12-month programme
• Must not have completed a YES Learnership previously
• A strong academic record
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good time management
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• A positive attitude