National Bioproducts Institute (NBI): Youth Employment Service Programme 2026

The National Bioproducts Institute (NBI), a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer invites applications for its Y.E.S Programme. This initiative is designed to empower unemployed youth by providing 12 months of hands on experience in a world class biopharmaceutical production environment.

At NBI, we are driven by a commitment to patient-centred care, innovation, and excellence. As a Y.E.S intern, you will be placed across various areas within our production environment, working alongside experienced Process Technicians, Fractionators, and Pooling Technicians. You will gain exposure to critical manufacturing processes that contribute to lifesaving plasma derived medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pre-employment, routine and exit medicals are compulsory due to the nature of the business
• Attendance to SHE related training is mandatory
• Adherence to SHE Instructions
• Compliance to SHE Site Rules is compulsory
• NBI uses hazardous and biologically active chemicals. The successful candidate will be required to use proper PPE and will go through medical examinations as per OSH Act requirements
• Normal working hours are either 45 hours per week, Monday to Sunday OR 40 hours per week, based on the functional area. You will be required to work evening and shift work in line with our 24/7 operational schedule. Successful candidates:
• Will be required to work a 12 hour shift as rostered between 06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00, Monday to Sunday  OR an 8 hour shift, between 06h00  to 18h00 as rostered
• May be required to work overtime to meet the business needs.
• Must be prepared to work shifts/weekends/public holidays when needed or as rostered.

Requirements:

• South African citizen aged 18–34 years
• Currently unemployed and not studying full-time
• Grade 12 with minimum D mark in English, Math, Science, Biology
• No more than 2 years’ work experience
• Must not have participated in a Y.E.S Programme previously
• Commitment to the full 12 month programme

Advantageous:

• Pharmacist Assistant Training (PAT) Basic or PAT Post Basic qualifications an added advantage
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Life Sciences are advantageous