Ver-Tex Solutions is recruiting young people for a 12-month Youth Employment Service (YES) programme in Pretoria East, with successful participants set to receive R5,500 per month.
The opportunity is aimed at unemployed young people looking to gain their first meaningful workplace experience in a call centre and debt-collections environment.
According to the recruitment notice, participants will work from Monday to Friday, with an alternative Saturday schedule also indicated. The programme offers exposure to the debt collection and financial services environment while providing workplace training and support.
The advertisement does not state a closing date, so applicants should confirm whether recruitment is still open before submitting their applications.
What the Ver-Tex YES programme offers
The programme is designed around a 12-month workplace experience.
Participants will be exposed to a professional business environment and are expected to develop workplace skills while working with experienced teams and leaders.
The advertised opportunity includes:
- R5,500 monthly
- 12 months of workplace experience
- Call centre and debt-collections exposure
- Training, guidance and support
- Experience in a professional business environment
- Development of communication and workplace skills
- Exposure to the debt collection and financial services industry
- Commission and incentives, according to the recruitment poster
- Funeral cover and Health4Me, according to the advertisement
The poster describes the programme as an opportunity for young people entering the world of work to develop practical experience and confidence.
Where is the programme based?
The position is located in Pretoria East.
The advertised working schedule is:
Monday to Friday and alternative Saturdays.
Applicants should consider the location and working schedule before applying, particularly if they depend on public transport or would need to travel a significant distance to the workplace.
The recruitment poster describes the location as a central Pretoria office that is accessible by public transport.
Who can apply?
The recruitment notice states that applicants must:
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- Be between 18 and 28 years old
- Be currently unemployed
- Meet the applicable YES programme eligibility requirements
- Not have previously completed a YES programme
- Be willing to commit to the full 12-month opportunity
- Be motivated, reliable and willing to learn
The poster also lists Grade 12/Matric as a minimum requirement.
Applicants should distinguish between the requirements stated by Ver-Tex and the broader YES eligibility framework. YES’s own information says that eligibility can depend on whether a programme is being run for B-BBEE recognition, and its current information defines eligible youth for that framework as unemployed Black South African youth between 18 and 35.
Because the Ver-Tex advertisement specifically gives an age range of 18 to 28, applicants should follow the employer’s stated requirements when assessing this particular opportunity.
What will participants do?
The advertisement identifies the programme as a Call Centre – Debt Collections opportunity.
This means the workplace exposure is connected to customer communication and debt-collection activities rather than general office administration.
The poster also identifies several skills the employer is looking for, including:
- Good communication
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work towards targets and deadlines
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability and commitment
- Ability to work with others
These requirements suggest that applicants should be prepared for a structured workplace where communication, consistency and meeting performance expectations are important.
The programme is not a SETA learnership
Applicants should not confuse this opportunity with a SETA learnership.
YES describes its programme as a 12-month quality workplace experience, and its official information specifically states that the YES initiative is separate from learnerships, internships and apprenticeships.
That distinction is important when adding the experience to a CV or comparing the opportunity with a formal occupational qualification.
The primary benefit here is gaining workplace experience and developing practical skills.
What happens after the 12 months?
Applicants should not assume that completing the programme guarantees a permanent job.
YES’s own information makes clear that the programme is designed around workplace experience, while employment decisions remain dependent on the employer and available opportunities.
For a young person without previous formal employment, however, 12 months of workplace experience can provide practical material to include on a CV and discuss in future job interviews.
How to apply for the Ver-Tex opportunity
The recruitment poster instructs interested applicants to send their application to:
Applicants should prepare an updated CV and ensure that their contact information is correct before sending it.
Because the advertisement does not specify a closing date, applicants should avoid assuming that applications will remain open indefinitely.
They should also confirm the vacancy is still available before sending sensitive personal documents.
What should applicants include in their CV?
For an entry-level YES opportunity, a CV does not need to contain years of employment history.
Applicants can highlight relevant experience such as:
- Matric subjects and results
- Computer skills
- Customer-service experience
- Volunteer work
- Community activities
- Previous temporary work
- Communication experience
- School or college projects
- Any previous workplace exposure
The information should remain accurate. Applicants should not add experience simply to make the CV appear stronger.
Ver-Tex YES programme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Ver-Tex Solutions |
| Programme | Youth Employment Service (YES) |
| Location | Pretoria East |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Work area | Call Centre – Debt Collections |
| Monthly amount | R5,500 |
| Commission/incentives | Advertised |
| Benefits | Funeral cover and Health4Me, according to poster |
| Age stated by employer | 18–28 |
| Education | Grade 12/Matric |
| Employment status | Currently unemployed |
| Previous YES participation | Applicants must not have previously completed a YES programme |
| Working schedule | Monday–Friday and alternative Saturdays |
| Application | Email CV/application to [email protected] |
| Closing date | Not stated in the supplied advertisement |
A useful first workplace opportunity for eligible applicants
For young people who have completed matric and have not yet established a work history, the opportunity provides a route into a structured workplace environment.
The experience is focused on call-centre and debt-collection work, so applicants should consider whether they are comfortable with a role that involves communication, targets and customer-facing responsibilities.
The advertised R5,500 monthly payment and additional benefits may make the opportunity relevant to unemployed young people seeking paid workplace experience, but applicants should confirm the full employment terms with Ver-Tex before accepting an offer.
Most importantly, completing a YES programme should not be presented as obtaining a formal qualification. It is workplace experience under the YES initiative.
Source and verification
The vacancy details in this article are based on the Ver-Tex Solutions recruitment poster supplied for this report.
The programme’s YES-related information was cross-checked against official YES information regarding the nature of the 12-month workplace experience and eligibility framework.
The supplied poster does not provide a closing date, so no closing date has been added to this article.
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Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes and is not an official publication of Ver-Tex Solutions or the Youth Employment Service.
Applicants should confirm the latest vacancy status, employment terms, eligibility requirements and application instructions with the recruiting organisation before submitting personal information.
Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee selection or employment.
