York Timbers is excited to open applications 25/26 internship experience Programme, this is your chance to gain real workplace experience and build your career through a 12 months internship programme designed for unemployed youths.
Available interns opportunities:
York Timber can accommodate 11 interns across the following disciplines:
- HR Management x2
- Logistics x1
- Administration x1
- Finance x3
- Agriculture x2
- Fire and Road Management x1
- Technical Security x1
Who can apply?
- Are unemployed
- Are willing to commit to a 12 months’ workplace programme
- Have completed a Diploma or Degree in a relevant filed
- Are a south African citizen
- Are between 18 and 35 years old
What you need to apply:
- Covering letter explaining why you want to be part of the programme
- An updated CV
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your qualifications
Crucial Matters:
- Preference will be given to applicants in line with employment equity
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
About us
We produce high-quality lumber and plywood with a wholesale distribution network designed to increase our service offerings to the market.
We own healthy, sustainable plantations and efficient processing plants. Our 88 500 hectares of land are certified under the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), FSC® C002336, of which 58 700 hectares are planted as commercial plantations. Approximately 22 800 hectares of unplanted land are reserved for conservation areas, streams and representative samples of natural biodiversity, while the remainder of the area includes roads, firebreaks, and other essential infrastructure.
We own and operate mechanised harvesting machines to fell our timber and transport logs with our fleet of log transport vehicles. We supplement our own capacity with contractors as needed. Incorporated in 1916, York Timber Holdings Limited has been listed on the JSE since 1946 in the Forestry and Paper sector under the share code YRK.
Our tree breeding focuses on using the best genetics and hybrid crosses for the wood properties our customers demand through optimised growth yields. Our nursery develops high-yielding tree species to allow optimal site and species matching. The trees harvested from our plantations, together with logs purchased from third-party growers, are processed at our sawmills and plywood plant. Our processing facilities are operated at efficiencies to compete against global competitors.
We continuously seek improvements and opportunities in the integrated operations of primary and value-added processes. Our finished products, both lumber and plywood, are distributed to our customers either directly from our mills or via our warehouses. Our customers include truss plants, corporate and independent retailers, remanufacturers, furniture manufacturers and construction contractors.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements please email your application to: Internships@york.co.za. State the qualification you are applying for in the subject line.
Best Before: 23-Jan-2026
