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A 3-year apprenticeship can give unemployed youth the practical training needed to build a real artisan career. The EASTC Multi-Trade Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026 offers hands-on exposure in technical trades such as welding, plumbing, rigging, boiler making, and air conditioning and refrigeration. Submissions close on 29 May 2026, and candidates must hand deliver their CVs…
Mining bursaries can open doors for students who live near major operations but need financial support to complete their studies. The Ivanplats Bursaries 2026 support eligible South African students from local mining communities who are studying fields linked to mining, engineering, geology, environmental work and related services. Submissions close on 22 May 2026, so students…
Agriculture now reaches far beyond farms and fields. It includes food science, engineering, animal health, plant production, soil science and sustainability. The Department of Agriculture Bursaries 2027 give qualifying South African students a chance to receive funding for selected agriculture-related qualifications. Submissions close on 30 September 2026, so students should prepare their documents early and…
A United Nations internship can give young candidates rare exposure to development work, programme coordination and international workplace systems. UNFPA is offering 3 local internship opportunities for candidates who want practical experience in programme support, operations, administration and development-focused office work. Applications close on 30 May 2026, so interested candidates should prepare their documents early…
Mechanical fitting is one of the practical routes into technical mining and engineering work, especially for young candidates with Grade 12 and N1–N3 engineering subjects. Afrimat Mining Services is offering Mechanical Fitting Learnerships for applicants who are ready for structured learning, practical workplace exposure and a demanding mining-site environment. The closing date is 25 May…
Many TVET learners finish their N6 theory but still need workplace exposure before they can complete a National Diploma. The SASSA TVET WIL Programme 2026 gives selected learners that practical step, with 5 available opportunities in Fraud and Risk Management, Communications and Marketing, and Customer Care. The closing date is 29 May 2026, and candidates…
For young people who want practical experience in logistics, courier operations and freight handling, this SkyNet learnership offers a direct route into one of South Africa’s busiest service sectors. The programme combines workplace exposure with a nationally recognised Freight Handler NQF Level 3 qualification. Applications close on 18 May 2026, so interested candidates should prepare…
A banking learnership can help unemployed graduates move from qualification to real workplace exposure. Absa’s Junior Learner – Home Loans SSE programme gives young candidates 12 months of practical learning in the Home Loans environment, with customer-service exposure, academic modules, on-the-job training and a monthly stipend. This opportunity is aimed at candidates who want to…
A learnership can be a powerful starting point for young people who want to enter the financial services industry but still need workplace experience. Discovery’s Long Term Insurance Learnership gives qualifying candidates a structured path toward an NQF Level 4 qualification, practical exposure and real client-service experience. This opportunity sits under Discovery Central Services and…
A 12-month learnership can open the door for young people who have Matric but limited workplace experience. EnviroServ’s Business Administration Services Learnership gives qualifying unemployed youth a chance to gain classroom training, practical office exposure and a recognised NQF Level 3 qualification while receiving a monthly stipend. Applications close on 22 May 2026, so interested…