Transnet Opens Mechanical Engineering Internship 2026

Young South African Mechanical Engineering intern receiving practical railway maintenance training from an experienced Transnet Freight Rail mentor.

Transnet Freight Rail is inviting unemployed South African TVET College students to submit applications for an 18-month Mechanical Engineering internship in Kilner Park. Candidates must have completed their theoretical training and need workplace exposure, while applications close on 7 August 2026. The programme targets young people between 18 and 35 who have not gained previous…

Synthesis Graduate Internship Programme 2027 Now Open

Young South African technology graduates receiving software development mentorship during the Synthesis Graduate Internship Programme 2027.

Synthesis Software Technologies has opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2027, offering students and graduates practical exposure to real client projects, experienced mentors and leading technologies. Candidates from several technology and engineering fields may qualify, but they must submit their applications by 31 August 2026. The internship will operate from Bramley, Gauteng, under Synthesis,…

Bidvest Mechanical Engineering Graduate Internship 2026 Now Open

South African mechanical engineering graduate receiving practical facilities management training from an experienced Bidvest engineer.

Bidvest Facilities Management is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Graduate for a 2026 internship in Johannesburg, offering practical exposure to maintenance operations, engineering projects, asset management and sustainability initiatives. Recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and up to two years of relevant experience may submit applications. The successful candidate will join the…

1Life Project Coordinator Internship 2026 for Graduates

Young South African graduate receiving project coordination training from an experienced 1Life project manager.

1Life is offering recent graduates a chance to enter project management through a paid Project Coordinator Internship in Gauteng. The contract programme includes practical insurance-industry experience, mentorship and professional development, while applicants need a degree in Project Administration or a related field. The opportunity appears under reference number OLI-1882 and targets student or graduate-level candidates…

BANKSETA Youth Programmes 2026: Banking and Digital Skills Routes

Young South African learners completing BANKSETA banking, financial services and cybersecurity training in 2026.

BANKSETA youth programmes for 2026 give matriculants, graduates and students routes into banking, finance, risk, compliance and digital careers. Letsema and Kuyasa remain the flagship learnerships, while internships, bursaries, workplace learning and specialised technology programmes offer additional ways to gain qualifications and practical experience. The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority supports skills development across…

EWSETA Programmes 2026: Energy and Water Training Pathways

Young South African learners completing EWSETA renewable energy, electrical and water-treatment training in 2026.

EWSETA skills development programmes for 2026 create routes into electricity, renewable energy, water treatment, sanitation and technical trades. Solar installation, hydrogen systems, electrical networks and water operations feature among the recognised training fields, although employers and education partners recruit participants through separate intakes. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority supports employers involved…

TETA Programmes 2026: 10 Transport Training Routes Explained

Young South African learners completing TETA transport, freight and logistics workplace training in 2026.

TETA skills development programmes for 2026 create routes into road transport, logistics, rail, maritime, aviation and freight operations. Candidates can build profiles for learnerships, apprenticeships, internships and workplace placements, although each participating employer sets its own requirements, allowance, location and deadline. The Transport Education and Training Authority works across aerospace, maritime, forwarding and clearing, rail,…

AgriSETA Learnerships 2026: 125 Agricultural Training Pathways

Young South African learners receiving practical AgriSETA crop, livestock and agricultural machinery training in 2026.

AgriSETA’s registered learning directory gives South Africans access to 125 agricultural training pathways, covering farming, livestock, crops, grain, horticulture, poultry and food processing. However, these options are registered programmes rather than 125 vacancies currently accepting applications. The programmes combine formal education with practical workplace experience and lead towards recognised agricultural qualifications. Depending on the pathway,…

FP&M SETA Programmes 2026: 13 Manufacturing Sectors Explained

Young South African learners completing FP&M SETA textile, furniture and packaging manufacturing training in 2026.

FP&M SETA skills development programmes for 2026 create routes into 13 connected manufacturing sectors, from clothing and forestry to packaging, printing and furniture. Candidates can pursue learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, bursaries and workplace learning, but employers and accredited providers publish separate intakes with their own qualifications, locations, allowances and deadlines. The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector…

INSETA Programmes 2026: Stipends Up to R6,500 and Bursary Support

Young South African learners completing INSETA insurance and financial services workplace training in 2026.

INSETA’s 2026 programmes offer unemployed South Africans learnership stipends of up to R4,000 per month, while qualifying interns may receive up to R6,500. Bursaries, digital skills training and workplace placements also create routes into insurance, finance, risk management, information technology and related careers. However, these opportunities do not form one permanently open learner intake. INSETA…