DHL Global Forwarding Learnership 2025: Clearing & Forwarding NQF 5 Opportunity for Unemployed Youth

Apply for the DHL Global Forwarding Learnership 2024/2025 in South Africa.

About the Opportunity: DHL Global Forwarding Learnership 2025

Location: Durban, Port Elizabeth, or Cape Town, South Africa
Type: Fixed-term, 12-month Learnership

As a participant, you will be trained in the intricacies of freight forwarding — including the documentation, systems, and processes that keep international goods moving efficiently. You’ll also gain workplace exposure at one of the leading freight forwarding companies in the world.

Why Should You Apply for This Learnership?

Let’s face it — getting your foot in the door of a global company can be tough. But with this learnership, DHL gives unemployed South African youth a chance to acquire relevant, practical, and in-demand logistics skills. Here’s what makes this opportunity worth your attention:

• No prior work experience required: All you need is your matric certificate and a willingness to learn.
• Hands-on learning environment: Combine structured academic training with practical workplace experience.
• Learn from the best: Work under the guidance of experienced logistics professionals.
• Career prospects: Successful completion of this learnership can open doors within DHL or the wider logistics industry.
• Part of a global brand: DHL is recognized as a Top Employer and industry leader in freight logistics.

This is not just about getting a certificate — it’s about getting real-world experience that sets you up for a future in logistics, shipping, and supply chain management.

What You Will Learn and Do

As a learner at DHL Global Forwarding, you’ll be exposed to key functions and duties in international freight forwarding. You’ll support import and export processes, gaining critical insights into how goods move across borders. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Documentation Handling: Receiving, reconciling, and filing freight documentation with a focus on accuracy.
• Operations Support: Following set procedures and supporting operational systems under supervision.
• Administrative Tasks: Performing back-office duties like scanning, filing, and reporting.
• Team Communication: Collaborating with team members and learning how logistics operations function in real-time.

This structured program is designed to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring you’re job-ready by the end of the 12 months.

Minimum Requirements to Apply

• Matric
• Age between 18 and 30 years
• Must be a South African citizen
• Must not be employed or currently studying
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) will be an added advantage
• Must meet the requirements outlined in DHL’s Employment Equity Policy

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to make a commitment to 12 months of structured learning and development, DHL wants to hear from you.

The Benefits of Joining DHL

DHL isn’t just offering a learnership; it’s offering you a chance to become part of something bigger. DHL Global Forwarding is known for excellence in international freight logistics and proudly operates with purpose and impact.

• Top Employer Certification: Recognized for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace.
• Development Opportunities: Possibility of further career advancement for learners who excel.
• Diversity & Inclusion: DHL celebrates the uniqueness of its employees and is committed to an inclusive work culture.
• Industry Leadership: When people think logistics, they think DHL — and you could be part of that story.

DHL’s Commitment to People and the Planet

DHL’s mission — “Excellence. Simply Delivered.” — goes hand-in-hand with its core values: Respect and Results.

The company’s goals go beyond profit — DHL aims to be the Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice, and Investment of Choice, all while living responsibility in everything they do. By joining the learnership, you’ll be part of this journey.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted directly through the DHL Careers Portal:
DHL Global Forwarding Careers

Be sure to have the following documents ready:

• Your Matric Certificate
• A copy of your ID
• An up-to-date CV
• Any other relevant certificates (if applicable)

Make sure your application clearly shows how you meet the minimum requirements.

If you’re ready to build a future in logistics and want to learn from the very best, DHL’s Clearing & Forwarding NQF 5 Learnership is your golden opportunity. With access to world-class training, mentorship, and a globally respected brand, this program offers more than just a stepping stone — it offers a launchpad.