A recognised trade can change the direction of a young person’s career. The Rio Tinto Artisan Learnership Programme 2026 gives unemployed youth a structured pathway into technical training, workplace learning, and recognised occupational trade certification in high-demand artisan fields. Applications close on 29 May 2026. The programme is based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, and falls…
A career in cloud technology can feel hard to enter without workplace experience. The Nedbank Cloud Learnership 2026 gives young tech-focused candidates a 1-year contract opportunity to gain practical exposure to cloud computing, infrastructure, DevOps, FinOps, hybrid cloud environments, and professional workplace skills. Applications close on 20 May 2026. The opportunity is aimed at candidates…
Many marketing graduates leave university with the theory but not enough real workplace exposure. The Tiger Brands Workplace Experience Student Programme 2026 gives young South Africans a 12-month opportunity to step into an FMCG environment, support brand projects, and learn how marketing decisions are shaped behind the scenes. The programme is based in Isando, Gauteng,…
Security training can open a practical career path for people who are disciplined, alert and ready to learn. The VIP Security Protection Learnership 2026 gives candidates a chance to gain basic security knowledge, workplace readiness and exposure to areas such as access control, crowd safety and protection services. This opportunity is linked to the Department…
Security work requires discipline, alertness and professional training. The PRSS Security Learnership 2026 gives qualifying unemployed youth a chance to gain practical workplace exposure in the private security industry while building skills linked to access control, reporting, patrolling and safety procedures. Applications close on 25 May 2026, so interested candidates should prepare their documents early…
Agriculture remains one of the most practical career paths for people who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork and outdoor environments. The B&T Skills Development Agriculture Learnership 2026 gives unemployed South Africans a chance to gain farming-related workplace experience, build practical skills and prepare for future opportunities in the agricultural sector. Submissions close on 18 May 2026,…
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…