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YES, the Youth Employment Service, is a private sector-led initiative focused on youth employment and social impact in South Africa. Its ESG-related activity centres on creating work experiences for young people, supporting inclusive economic development, and linking corporate social responsibility to measurable community outcomes. The programme is described as a way for businesses to integrate youth jobs into ESG and SDG strategies, with a particular emphasis on SDG 8. YES also works through host partners and awards programmes that recognise organisations driving social impact through job creation and sustainable business practices.

YES Sustainability Actions

Created youth work experiences

Since inception, over 135 913 work experiences have already been created for youth, injecting R7.4-billion back into the economy directly through youth wallets, with no government funding.

Works with 26 host partners

The YES turnkey solution works with 26 YES-vetted host partners across South Africa to place youth.

Supported 38 A2E projects

With 5 editions underway EDP supported 38 projects selected according to criteria such as social impact, partnerships, sustainability.

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YES Sustainability Commitments

2025

Beyond Awards in October 2025

The awards ceremonies for both events will take place alongside the ESG Africa conference, which is scheduled to take place from the 15-16 October 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre.

2025

Awards deadline in August 2025

Entry to all categories is free of charge and the deadline for completion is the 15th of August 2025.


Sustainable Development Goals

YES is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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