Youth Training

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

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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,…

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…

CATHSSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Open Career Routes Across Six Industries

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Young South African trainees developing hospitality, tourism, arts, conservation and sport skills through CATHSSETA programmes

CATHSSETA skills development programmes continue to create training and workplace routes across tourism, hospitality, arts, culture, conservation, gaming and sport. However, candidates must understand that each employer or training provider sets its own qualification requirements, duration, stipend, location and closing date. Rather than operating as one permanent national intake, CATHSSETA-supported opportunities usually become available through…

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…