Unemployed Youth

BANKSETA Youth Programmes 2026: Banking and Digital Skills Routes

by
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

by
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

by
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,…

CHIETA Programmes 2026: 12 Chemical Industry Training Routes

by
Young South African learners completing CHIETA chemical manufacturing and artisan skills training in 2026.

CHIETA skills development programmes for 2026 give South Africans routes into 12 major technical and manufacturing fields, including electrical work, fitting, welding, instrumentation and chemical operations. However, employers and accredited providers recruit participants separately, so every intake carries its own qualifications, stipend, location and deadline. The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority supports skills development…

AgriSETA Learnerships 2026: 125 Agricultural Training Pathways

by
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,…

CETA Learnership Programmes 2026 Open Routes into Construction Careers

by
Young South African learners receiving practical CETA construction training on a building site in 2026.

CETA learnership programmes for 2026 give South Africans a route into construction through structured education, workplace training and nationally recognised qualifications. Most programmes take about 12 months, although some continue for up to 18 months, and approved participants do not pay training fees. Opportunities may cover bricklaying, plumbing, carpentry, road construction, electrical installation, painting, plant…

FP&M SETA Programmes 2026: 13 Manufacturing Sectors Explained

by
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

by
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…

HWSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Open 7 Training Routes

by
Young South African learners completing HWSETA health and social development workplace training in 2026.

HWSETA skills development programmes for 2026 create seven routes into health, social development and veterinary careers. Learnerships, bursaries, internships and workplace placements may open through funded employers and institutions, although each intake sets its own qualifications, allowance, location and deadline. The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority supports education, training and workplace development…

LGSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Open 12 Routes into Local Government Careers

by
Young South African learners completing LGSETA municipal skills and workplace training in 2026.

LGSETA plans to support thousands of employed and unemployed South Africans through learnerships, internships, bursaries, artisan development and workplace training during 2026–2027. However, municipalities, colleges and approved partners recruit participants separately, so candidates must follow individual announcements. The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority’s 2026–2027 targets include 2,415 unemployed learnership participants, 805 employed learners,…