Training Programmes

Training Programmes are structured learning opportunities that help individuals gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and workplace experience. These programmes improve employability, support career growth, and prepare participants for jobs in various sectors through hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development

AFGRI Equipment Training Programme 2026: Build a Career as a Qualified Mechanic

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Young South African apprentices receiving technical training on agricultural machinery during the AFGRI Equipment Training Programme.

South Africa’s demand for skilled technical professionals continues to grow, especially in agriculture, construction, and heavy equipment maintenance. The AFGRI Equipment Training Programme 2026 offers young South Africans an opportunity to gain industry-recognised training while developing practical skills that can lead to long-term employment. With 40 apprenticeship positions available nationwide, this programme provides structured workplace … Read more

Free IBM Digital Skills Programme for South Africans: How to Access AI, Cybersecurity & Cloud Training via NEMISA (2026)

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South African learners participating in IBM SkillsBuild digital training on computers in a classroom environment.

South Africans now have a rare opportunity to build globally recognised digital skills at no cost through a powerful partnership between NEMISA (National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa), IBM SkillsBuild, and STEMpower. If you’ve been looking for a way into tech, remote work, or better-paying jobs, this programme is designed to help you start … Read more

SWGC Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner NQF Level 4 Programme 2026 Applications Now Open

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South African ECD student practitioners assisting young children in a classroom learning environment.

If you are passionate about working with children and want to build a stable career in education and community development, this is a strong entry point. The South West Gauteng TVET College (SWGC) has officially opened applications for its Occupational Certificate in Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners – NQF Level 4 for the 2026 intake. … Read more

Department of Tourism Mandarin Language Training 2026/27: Apply Now for Online HSK1 Skills Development

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South African tourist guide communicating with Chinese tourists during a safari experience.

If you are a registered tourist guide in South Africa, this is a rare opportunity to upgrade your skills for one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in the world. The Department of Tourism is offering online Mandarin language training (HSK1 level) for the 2026/27 financial year. This programme is designed to help tourist guides communicate … Read more

Ekurhuleni East TVET College Hairdresser Occupational Programme 2026 Applications Now Open

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Young South African hairstyling students receiving practical salon training at Ekurhuleni East TVET College.

If you dream of building a career in the beauty and hair industry, the Ekurhuleni East TVET College (EEC) Hairdresser Occupational Programme 2026 could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. With only 20 spaces available, this three-year occupational qualification offers aspiring hairstylists the chance to gain accredited training, practical salon experience, and industry-relevant skills … Read more

Cellphone and Laptop Repair Training Programme 2026 Opens for Phalaborwa Youth — Free Skills, Tools and Business Mentorship

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Young South Africans receiving practical cellphone and laptop repair training during a MICTSETA-supported skills programme.

Young people in Phalaborwa and surrounding communities have a valuable opportunity to gain practical technical skills that are in demand across South Africa’s growing digital economy. Applications are now open for the Cellphone and Laptop Repair Training Programme 2026, a four-month skills development initiative designed to equip unemployed youth with hands-on repair expertise, entrepreneurship training, … Read more