Itumeleng Ndlovu 
In 2026, a Matric certificate alone is no longer enough to secure a job in South Africa. Employers are increasingly prioritising practical, job-ready digital skills over formal qualifications. If you’re an unemployed youth, recent graduate, or current student, free online courses with certificates are one of the fastest and smartest ways to boost your CV…
The EduPower Learnership 2026 is a paid training programme in South Africa that offers unemployed youth real work experience, an accredited qualification, and a monthly stipend. EduPower Skills Academy partners with top companies to help unemployed youth build careers in business, IT, call centres, and project management. If you want to earn while you learn…
Applying for a bursary in South Africa? Most bursaries require a motivational letter — and this letter can decide whether you get funding or not. Even students with good marks get rejected because their letter is weak or unclear. This guide will show you: If you follow these steps, your application will stand out. What…
The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) invites applications from eligible South African students residing in Mpumalanga for its External Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. This bursary supports studies in priority water and environmental science fields, aligned with sustainable and equitable water resource management within the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area (WMA). Fields of Study…
SKF South Africa has opened applications for its Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African youth a structured four-year artisan development opportunity within a globally respected engineering organisation. This apprenticeship is ideal for technically inclined individuals who want to build a long-term career in mechanical and industrial maintenance while gaining recognised trade…
Nampak invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Fitter & Turner Apprentice Programme 2026, based at Nampak Metals in Springs, Gauteng. This apprenticeship offers structured trade theory combined with intensive on-the-job training within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment. Programme Details About the Apprenticeship The Fitter & Turner Apprentice Programme is designed to develop…
Good news for students in KwaBhaca (Mount Frere) and EmaXesibeni (Mount Ayliff). The Umzimvubu Local Municipality Bursary 2026 is now open for applications. This bursary helps first-year undergraduate students from disadvantaged families pay for: If you’re planning to start studying in 2026 and need financial support, this opportunity is for you. Closing Date: 25 February…
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor), in partnership with the South African defence industry, is accepting applications for its 2026 Bursary Programme. This bursary supports full-time studies in key science and engineering fields that align with the future skills needs of the defence sector. Students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply….
Nedbank invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the IT Graduate: IAC Programme 2026, an opportunity focused on IT Application Development within a leading banking environment. This graduate programme is designed for candidates who want to build strong technical foundations, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to Nedbank’s digital transformation journey. Job Details at…
Nkomazi Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has opened applications for Youth Graduate Internships for 2026 under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). This programme targets unemployed youth aged 18–35, including NEET youth, by offering income support, workplace exposure, and entry into the environmental and biodiversity sector….