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One aspiring South African chef could receive a bursary worth about R350 000 to study at Guvon Academy in Johannesburg. The Hot Cares & Guvon Academy Bursary 2026 covers tuition, chef uniforms, textbooks, a professional knife set, workplace training, and access to internationally recognised Highfield Qualifications. The bursary supports one South African student who has…
A short-window workplace experience opportunity is open for qualifying Gert Sibande TVET College students who still need practical exposure to complete their studies. The 18-month INSETA Work Integrated Learning Programme places eligible candidates in insurance-related workplaces, with applications closing on 1 June 2026 at 12:00. The programme is aimed at unemployed students and former students…
A new youth workplace opportunity has opened at Solareff for young South Africans who want real experience inside a growing renewable energy company. The Solareff YES Learnership 2026 offers 14 fixed-term positions across different departments, giving eligible youth exposure to administration, operations, warehousing, and technical work before applications close on 3 June 2026. The opportunity…
A free digital skills opportunity is now open for unemployed youth who want practical training that could improve their chances of entering the workplace. Sci-Bono and the Gauteng Department of Social Development are offering 150 spaces across three training pathways — but applications close on 5 June 2026. The Sci-Bono & GDSD Digital Skills Development…
Many graduates have the qualification, but they still need the first real workplace opportunity. NMISA Internships 2026 give unemployed graduates 24 months of practical experience in Logistics, Legal and Compliance, Analytical Chemistry and Information Technology, with monthly stipends from R6,758 to R8,878. The National Metrology Institute of South Africa is offering these opportunities in Pretoria,…
Exxaro is giving South African students living with a disability a chance to continue their studies with dedicated bursary support built around inclusion, access and academic progress. The opportunity closes on 12 June 2026, making this an important deadline for eligible students to act on quickly. This bursary forms part of Exxaro’s Diversity, Equity and…
South Africa’s space sector is opening a powerful route for postgraduate STEM students who want their research to matter beyond the lecture hall. The SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries 2027 support eligible science and engineering studies, with annual funding of up to R170,000 for doctoral candidates. For students who see themselves working in space science, engineering, remote…
The UIF ITR Learnership Programme 2026 Intake is open for candidates who want a 12-month structured learning opportunity supported by the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R3,000 and work towards a SETA accredited qualification after successful completion. For applicants who want to gain a recognised qualification while receiving monthly…
ShiftMate is recruiting 10 candidates for a fully funded 12-month Administrative Support Learnership for persons with disabilities. The programme offers accredited training, workplace experience in an administrative environment and a monthly stipend of R4,500, with applications closing on 15 June 2026. For candidates who want to build office experience but do not yet have a…
Clarity EQ is offering a 12-month Contact Centre NQF 3 Learnership for unemployed South African youth living with disabilities. The programme includes classroom learning, workplace exposure, a nationally recognised qualification and a monthly stipend of R5,500, with applications closing on 20 June 2026. This opportunity is designed for candidates who want to build a future…