Itumeleng Ndlovu

Itumeleng Ndlovu is the Founder and Managing Editor of SETA Careers, an independent South African platform dedicated to publishing accurate information about learnerships, bursaries, internships, and skills development programmes. She specialises in researching and verifying updates from official government departments, SETAs, TVET colleges, and accredited institutions to ensure readers receive clear, reliable, and up-to-date guidance. She is committed to simplifying complex education and career information so South African students and job seekers can make informed decisions with confidence. Contact: info@setacareers.co.za

Unemployed Graduates Wanted: York Timbers Opens 12-Month Internship Programme

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York Timbers internship programme for unemployed South African graduates

York Timbers has opened applications for its 2025/2026 Internship Experience Programme, inviting unemployed South African graduates to gain real workplace exposure within one of the country’s leading forestry and timber companies. This 12-month paid internship is designed to help young graduates transition from academic study into the professional environment, while building industry-relevant skills, confidence, and…

Nicasia Holdings Bursary Assistance Programme 2026: Funding Unfunded Students

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Nicasia Holdings bursary supporting unfunded South African students

Nicasia Holdings, in collaboration with global professional services firm AON, has opened applications for its 2026 Bursary Assistance Programme, aimed specifically at unfunded South African students already pursuing qualifications in high-demand, high-impact fields. This initiative focuses on real financial relief — supporting students who are academically capable but lack the funding needed to complete their…

Idwala Community Bursary Programme 2026: Funding for Mining & Engineering Students

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Students from Danielskuil supported by the Idwala Community Bursary Programme

Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd has officially opened applications for its Community Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, targeting academically strong students who live in Danielskuil or within a 200km radius. This bursary is designed to strengthen local skills development while building a sustainable talent pipeline for South Africa’s mining, engineering, and industrial minerals…

Shell Bursary Programme 2026 – Study STEM and Build an Energy Career

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Shell Bursary Programme 2026: STEM Funding for South African Students

Global energy company Shell has opened applications for its Shell Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, aimed at supporting high-achieving South African students who need financial assistance to study at university. The bursary supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) qualifications that align with the energy, fuels, and petrochemical sectors, helping develop…

Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2026 – Funding for Future Finance Professionals

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Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary 2026

The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury has officially opened applications for its External Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, aimed at supporting financially deserving students from the province. This bursary forms part of the Treasury’s long-term plan to strengthen financial governance, economic analysis, and public sector management, while advancing transformation and inclusion in the public…

Bell Equipment Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship 2026 – Become a Skilled Artisan

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Bell Equipment Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship 2026

Bell Equipment, a globally recognised manufacturer and distributor of heavy machinery, has opened applications for its 2026 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme. This opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to build a long-term career as qualified artisans in the heavy equipment and earthmoving industry. A total of 12 apprenticeship positions are…

TMS International Engineering Apprenticeships 2026 – Train for High-Demand Trades

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TMS International Engineering Apprenticeships 2026

TMS International, a global industrial services company, has opened applications for its Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African youth the opportunity to gain hands-on technical training in critical maintenance trades. The apprenticeships are based in Germiston and are ideal for candidates who want to build long-term careers in engineering maintenance within heavy industrial…

Alfred Nzo District Municipality Opens 2026 External Bursary Programme

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Alfred Nzo District Municipality Bursary 2026

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) has opened applications for its 2026 External Bursary Programme, offering financial support to learners and students who want to study in fields critical to the district’s development. This opportunity is open to South African youth aged 16 to 35 who reside within the Alfred Nzo District and plan to…

RCL Foods Baking Learnership 2026: SETA-Accredited Programme in Durban

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RCL Foods Baking Learnership 2026

Leading food producer RCL Foods has opened applications for its Baking Learnership Programme 2026, offering young South Africans the opportunity to gain professional bakery skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. Hosted in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, this 12-month SETA-accredited learnership is delivered through the Supreme Siyabhaka Academy, an initiative focused on developing skilled bakers for South…

Unilever Opens 2026 Automated Packaging Learnerships in Durban

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Unilever Automated Packaging Learnerships 2026

Global consumer goods company Unilever has opened applications for its Automated Packaging Learnership Programme 2026, giving South African youth the opportunity to gain real factory experience in a modern manufacturing environment. This 12-month, full-time learnership is based at Unilever’s Maydon Wharf Factory in Durban, where learners will be trained to operate, monitor, and support automated…