Unemployed Youth

MICT SETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Target Thousands for Digital Training

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Young South African learners completing MICT SETA digital skills and workplace training in 2026.

MICT SETA’s 2026–2027 funding plan targets 5,243 unemployed learnership participants, 2,600 interns, 2,200 Technical and Vocational Education and Training students and 1,000 university students for workplace placements across all provinces. The plan also targets 1,400 unemployed participants for skills programmes and 500 new bursary beneficiaries. Funded learnership participants currently qualify for a R2,500 monthly stipend,…

PSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Offer Public Service Training Pathways

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Young South African graduates and TVET learners receiving PSETA public service workplace training in 2026.

PSETA skills development programmes for 2026 give South Africans several routes into public service careers through learnerships, internships, bursaries, artisan development, skills programmes and workplace placements. However, each participating department, institution or provider sets its own qualification requirements, duration, allowance, location and closing date. The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority supports learning programmes…

SASSETA Learnerships 2026 Open Pathways to Skills and Workplace Experience

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Young South African learners attending a SASSETA skills development orientation with a workplace mentor.

SASSETA gives South Africans several routes into the safety and security sector, including learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, bursaries and workplace placements. However, each funded intake follows its own qualification requirements, duration, allowance, location and closing date. The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority supports skills programmes that help young people, graduates, TVET college learners…

47 W&RSETA Learnerships and Qualifications Open Pathways into Wholesale and Retail Careers

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Young South African trainees gaining retail sales, merchandising and stock-control experience through W&RSETA programmes

W&RSETA lists 47 learnership and occupational qualification routes that can prepare South Africans for careers in retail sales, merchandising, distribution, buying, service stations and store management. However, the list represents available learning pathways rather than 47 vacancies under one current intake. The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority works with registered employers and…

ETDP SETA Occupational Qualifications Strengthen Quality Training and Career Development

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South African learners completing accredited occupational training supported by ETDP SETA quality-assurance processes

ETDP SETA occupational qualifications connect classroom knowledge, practical training and workplace experience across education, training and community development. However, learners must choose an accredited provider, while training organisations must begin the occupational accreditation process through the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority supports quality…

Standard Bank Internal Auditing Learnership 2026 Offers R15 000 Monthly

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South African graduate reviewing audit working papers during the Standard Bank Internal Auditing Learnership.

Standard Bank is offering South African graduates under 30 a 24-month Internal Auditing Learnership from 1 October 2026. Successful candidates will receive R15 000 monthly, student medical aid and formal training towards an Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor while gaining supervised audit experience at the bank’s Johannesburg or Rosebank offices. The contract targets graduates from auditing,…

Standard Bank Data Science Learnership 2026 Pays R15 000 Monthly

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South African graduate completing data analysis with a mentor during the Standard Bank Data Science Learnership.

Standard Bank is recruiting South African graduates under 30 for a 24-month Data Science Learnership starting on 1 October 2026. The contract offers an R15 000 monthly stipend, student medical aid and an Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner, with workplace training at the bank’s Johannesburg or Rosebank offices. The bank is looking for graduates in…

African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnership 2026 Offers R3 500 Monthly Stipend

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South African learners completing practical fast-food preparation and customer-service training through African Global Skills Academy.

African Global Skills Academy is recruiting unemployed Cape Town residents aged 18 to 28 for its Fast Food Services Learnership. Starting on 1 September 2026, the programme leads to a National Certificate: Fast Food Services at NQF Level 3 and pays R3 500 a month, subject to attendance. Entries close 31 July 2026. The programme…

Kudumane Manganese Resources Opens Free Security Training for Grades E, D and C

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South African trainees completing Grades E, D and C security exercises during the Kudumane Manganese Resources training programme.

Kudumane Manganese Resources is offering unemployed Grade 12 holders from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality and Joe Morolong Local Municipality three weeks of free security training covering Grades E, D and C. Candidates need a valid South African driver’s licence and must submit complete applications by 30 July 2026. The programme will take place…

FASSET Learnership Programmes 2026 Offer 32 Accredited Finance Career Pathways

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Young South African learners receiving practical finance, accounting, auditing and taxation training through FASSET learnership programmes.

FASSET lists 32 accredited learnership pathways for people pursuing careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management and business administration. These are qualification routes rather than 32 guaranteed vacancies. Employers and professional bodies advertise individual 2026 intakes, while programme requirements, duration, allowances and closing dates vary across each opportunity during 2026. Each learnership combines structured education…