DHL Global Forwarding Graduate Internships 2026

DHL Global Forwarding invites unemployed South African youth to apply for its 12-month Graduate Programme 2026 in Johannesburg.

Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: Not specified

Graduate Programme Location: DHL Global Forwarding Offices, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

DHL Global Forwarding Graduate Programme 2026

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight is recruiting unemployed young graduates for its 2026 Graduate Programme intake. Successful applicants will be appointed on a 12-month contract and placed at DHL Global Forwarding offices in Johannesburg. The programme is aimed at graduates who want to gain practical experience within an international logistics and freight-forwarding environment.

Graduate Programme Overview

Company: DHL Global Forwarding SA (Pty) Limited

Programme: Graduate Programme 2026

Job reference: AV-

Business unit: DHL Global Forwarding, Freight

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Employment type: Full-time temporary graduate programme

Contract duration: 12 months

Age requirement: 20 to 30 years

Citizenship: South African

Employment status: Must be unemployed

Study status: Must not currently be studying

Qualifications Accepted

Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in one of the following fields:

Sales and Marketing Logistics and Transportation Management Supply Chain Management Business Management Mechanical Engineering Finance

DHL also states that relevant qualifications in Transportation and Logistics, Business or Marketing may be considered.

Minimum Requirements Be South African citizens. Be between 20 and 30 years old. Be unemployed. Not currently be studying. Hold a relevant qualification. Be available for the full 12-month programme. Be able to work in Johannesburg. Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, will be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Supporting company processes. Assisting with operational activities. Receiving documents and information. Reconciling documents. Consolidating information. Summarising documentation. Maintaining operational systems. Scanning documents. Filing records. Preparing basic reports. Completing back-office duties. Following defined processes and procedures. Supporting colleagues within the assigned team. Communicating routine operational information. Addressing task-related issues appropriately. Document Administration Receiving documents. Checking information. Reconciling records. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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