Unemployed Youth

CATHSSETA Learnership Programmes 2026: Build Skills for Growing Industries

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Young South African learners receiving practical tourism, hospitality, culture and sport training through CATHSSETA-supported programmes in 2026.

In 2026, CATHSSETA learnership programmes continue to help employed and unemployed learners gain recognised qualifications and workplace experience across tourism, hospitality, arts, culture, conservation, gaming and sport. Entry requirements, duration, stipends and deadlines differ by employer or training provider, so candidates must respond promptly when individual opportunities appear throughout 2026. Each learnership combines structured education…

Impactful Software Developer Learnership 2026 Builds Practical Coding Skills

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South African learners completing coding activities during the Impactful Software Developer Learnership.

Impactful, powered by LRMG, is inviting enquiries about its 2026 Occupational Certificate: Software Developer programme. The NQF Level 5 qualification carries SAQA ID 118707 and offers 220 credits, while the factsheet identifies MICTSETA as the Assessment Quality Partner. Candidates need Grade 12 to meet the stated entry requirement. Impactful offers classroom delivery in Johannesburg, virtual…

Impactful Computer Technician Learnership 2026

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South African learners diagnosing computer hardware during the Impactful Computer Technician Learnership

Impactful offers an Information and Communication Technology Computer Technician learnership leading to an Occupational Certificate at National Qualifications Framework Level 5. The 282-credit programme accepts learners with Grade 12 and develops practical hardware, software, networking and user-support skills. No stipend, programme duration, intake date or closing date appears in the factsheet. The learnership prepares participants…

Impactful Data Science Practitioner Learnership 2026

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South African learners analysing data during the Impactful Data Science Practitioner Learnership

Impactful offers a Data Science Practitioner learnership leading to a nationally recognised Occupational Certificate at National Qualifications Framework Level 5. The 185-credit programme accepts learners with Grade 12 and supports careers in data analysis. Training is available in Johannesburg, virtually or on-site nationwide, but no stipend, duration or deadline is listed. The programme targets school…

SAB Quality In-Service Trainee Programme 2026 Opens

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Three South African laboratory students completing quality in-service training at a South African Breweries facility

South African Breweries has opened three Quality In-Service Trainee placements at Chamdor Brewery for third-year National Diploma students in Biotechnology or Analytical Chemistry. Trainees will support the brewery’s core laboratory and analyse product samples. Applications close on 28 July 2026, while the advert does not disclose the training duration or stipend. The full-time programme targets…

Joburg City Theatres Cookery Learnership 2026 Pays R3,500

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Young South African culinary learner receiving professional cookery training through Joburg City Theatres

Joburg City Theatres is recruiting unemployed youth for a 12-month Professional Cookery Learnership in 2026. The CATHSSETA-funded programme leads to a Level 4 certificate and pays a monthly stipend of R3,500. Applicants must live within the City of Johannesburg, arrange their own transport and submit applications by 29 July 2026. The programme will combine classroom…

Citi Markets Graduate Learnership Programme 2026

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Young South African Markets Graduate analysing bonds and interest rates with an experienced Citi trader

Citi is recruiting newly qualified university graduates for its year-long Markets Learnership Programme. The full-time hybrid placement offers practical exposure to bonds, rates, risk reporting and market analysis, while sponsoring a relevant postgraduate qualification. Applications close on 7 August 2026. Citi has not disclosed the programme’s salary or stipend amount. The programme will operate from…

AVBOB Opens 18-Month Work Integrated Learning Programme for Graduates

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Young South African graduates completing the AVBOB Work Integrated Learning Programme in a professional office

AVBOB has opened four 18-month Work Integrated Learning placements for unemployed South African graduates aged 18 to 35. The programme accepts Human Resource Management certificate holders at every participating office, while selected offices also accept Business Administration graduates. Remuneration is market related, and no closing date appears on the portal. For graduates who need practical…

Impactful Cybersecurity Analyst Learnership 2026 Leads to an NQF Level 5 Qualification

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South African learner completing the Impactful Cybersecurity Analyst Learnership 2026

Impactful’s Cybersecurity Analyst Learnership 2026 gives Grade 12 graduates a structured route into digital security through a nationally recognised Occupational Certificate at National Qualifications Framework Level 5. The 173-credit programme combines cybersecurity theory, practical skills and supervised workplace experience to prepare learners to assess risks, detect threats and respond to security incidents. Impactful, powered by…

SafetyCloud SETA Administrator Learner Programme 2026

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Young South African SETA Administrator Learner capturing accreditation and learner records at SafetyCloud

SafetyCloud is recruiting a SETA Administrator Learner for a contract opportunity in Centurion, giving recent graduates and entry-level candidates practical exposure to learner records, accreditation and compliance administration. Grade 12 is essential, while an administration-related qualification will strengthen an application. Online submissions close on 27 July 2026. The learner will join the Accreditations Department and…