Many young South Africans join learnerships hoping they will lead to a permanent job. But does completing a learnership really increase your chances of employment, or is it just temporary training? The short answer is yes, a learnership can lead to permanent employment — but it is not guaranteed. In this guide, we explain how…
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has opened applications for its Self Service Centres (SSC) Graduate Internship Programme for 2026, offering unemployed South African graduates a 24-month paid internship in government service. This programme provides hands-on experience in customer service, administration, and business support, while paying a monthly stipend of R12,000. Interns will be…
Rand Refinery has opened applications for its P1 and P2 Internship Programme for 2026, offering engineering students the opportunity to complete their required practical training while gaining real-world industry experience. This paid internship is designed for students studying Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering and takes place at the Rand Refinery site in Johannesburg,…
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeships Programme, offering 120 paid apprenticeship opportunities for young South Africans who want to build a career in skilled trades. This programme is suitable for unemployed youth, current students, or recent matriculants seeking hands-on training, a monthly stipend, and a pathway to becoming…
Looking for your first real job in 2026?The Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026 gives unemployed South African youth the opportunity to gain paid work experience, build practical skills, and strengthen their CV at one of the country’s most important state-owned companies. This student-level role is based in KwaZulu-Natal and focuses on customer service…
Unemployed and looking for a real career opportunity in 2026?The Momentum Health Contact Centre Learnership 2026 gives young South Africans the chance to earn, learn, and gain recognised workplace experience at one of the country’s leading health and financial services companies. This 12-month paid learnership places you in a real contact centre environment, where you’ll…
Looking for a stable career that really matters?The EWSETA Water & Wastewater Process Control Learnership 2026 offers unemployed South African youth the chance to gain practical skills, a nationally recognised qualification, and real workplace experience in the water and sanitation sector. This 12-month learnership leads to a National Certificate in Water & Wastewater Process Control…
Want to work in IT but don’t know where to start?The Letaba Network IT Learnership 2026 gives unemployed South African youth the chance to learn real tech skills, gain workplace experience, and earn a monthly stipend – all in just 12 months. This paid IT learnership is offered through a partnership between Letaba Networks and…
Are you a South African high-school graduate looking to kickstart a career in engineering or industrial production? The ArcelorMittal Production Learnership 2026 in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, offers hands-on training, classroom learning, and a monthly bursary for 36 months. Apply before 31 January 2026 and gain skills that open doors across South Africa’s manufacturing sector. About the…
ArcelorMittal South Africa has officially announced its Production Learnership Programme for 2026, offering young South Africans a valuable opportunity to gain practical, hands-on training in steel manufacturing while earning an income. This 36-month learnership is ideal for matriculants who want to enter the manufacturing and industrial sector and build a long-term career as a process…