Unlocking B-BBEE levels & empowering youth in the legal sector

The legal landscape in South Africa is changing. The new B-BBEE legal sector codes demand a greater commitment to transformation, inclusivity, and skills development.

Are you ready to meet the challenge?

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is your strategic partner in achieving B-BBEE levels and contributing to a more equitable South Africa. By creating youth jobs through YES, your law firm can:

• Boost your B-BBEE score by up to two levels.
• Integrate into your employment equity and management representation targets.
• Invest in skilling future legal talent.
• Integrate into your environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies.

YES offers two impactful solutions:

• Internal placement: Integrate youth directly into your firm, providing valuable experience and fostering a diverse leadership pipeline.
• Turnkey Solution: Place youth with vetted host partners across high-impact sectors like the green economy, tourism, digital / ICT, creative and SMME support, aligning youth jobs with your ESG strategy.

Beyond B-BBEE, YES delivers:

• A proven track record: Over 1,800 corporate partners and 165,000+ jobs created.
• Robust monitoring and evaluation: Ensuring quality, accountability, and youth development.
• Alignment with ESG goals: Contributing to sustainable development and social impact.

Don't fall behind. The new Legal Sector Codes do not include a transition period.

Get your level(s) up in the same reporting period for your first year of participation.

What’s more, in your first year of participation, if you register with YES and contract your youth before your financial year-end, you can receive your B-BBEE levels within the same reporting period.