Transnet Freight Rail is recruiting unemployed South African youth for its 2026 Trainee Train Assistant opportunities. The programme combines theoretical and practical rail operations training, giving successful candidates a pathway to assist Train Drivers, support safe freight movement, and build specialised skills in one of the country’s most important transport sectors. The Transnet Train Assistant…
A new 18-month learnership opportunity is open for unemployed South African youth who want to enter the financial services and insurance industry without needing previous work experience. With a R9,000 stipend, structured training, and real workplace exposure, this programme could be a strong first step into a professional call centre career. The Hastings Direct Learnership…
A Grade 10 pass can still open the door to accredited learning. iLearn allows qualifying South African applicants to submit details for possible learnership opportunities that combine structured training, workplace exposure, and nationally recognised qualifications. iLearn is accepting learnership applications from South African youth who want access to SETA-accredited workplace learning opportunities. The application pathway…
Every year, thousands of young people submit learnership applications with hope. But many never reach the interview stage. The reason is not always lack of potential. Often, it is a missing document, a weak CV, a rushed form, or one small mistake that silently removes them from the shortlist. Most learnership applications fail before shortlisting…
A R2 500 monthly stipend, practical training and career-focused programmes are now available for unemployed youth and prospective students. South West Gauteng TVET College has opened 2026 learnerships, occupational programmes and apprenticeships that could help young people gain recognised skills, workplace exposure and a stronger route into employment. South West Gauteng TVET College has opened…
Unemployed young South Africans who want to enter the retail sector have a new opportunity to gain workplace experience while working toward a formal qualification. Managed People Solutions is offering a 12-month Wholesale and Retail Operations Learnership with a monthly stipend of R3 500. Managed People Solutions is inviting unemployed youth across South Africa to…
A firefighting career starts with discipline, courage and the right training opportunity. The NARYSEC Firefighter Trainee Programme 2026 gives unemployed rural youth a structured pathway into practical skills development, leadership training, community service and possible future careers in emergency services, public safety and disaster response. The NARYSEC Firefighter Trainee Programme 2026 is open for unemployed…
A 12-month learnership can be the first real step into an industry that keeps goods, businesses and supply chains moving. The Bidvest Logistics Learnership Programme 2026 gives unemployed young South Africans a chance to gain practical exposure and a registered qualification in the freight and logistics sector. The Bidvest Logistics Learnership Programme 2026 is a…
A real career pathway can feel far away when you live in a rural area with limited opportunities. The NARYSEC Traffic Officer Trainee Programme 2026 gives unemployed youth a chance to enter structured training, build discipline, gain leadership exposure and move closer to a possible future in traffic law enforcement. The NARYSEC Traffic Officer Trainee…
A new digital marketing learnership is giving unemployed young South Africans a chance to gain practical e-commerce experience while supporting small businesses on the Takealot Marketplace. The 12-month paid programme combines training, workplace exposure, assessments and certification — with applications closing on 5 May 2026. Takealot, together with the Youth Employment Service and Services SETA,…