Learnerships for unemployed youth

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

SETA Learnership & Internship Opportunities in South Africa (2026 Guide

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Young South African professionals participating in workplace training during a SETA skills development programme

If you are searching for a learnership, internship, or skills development opportunity in South Africa, this is one of the most important stepping stones you can take right now. These programmes are not just “short-term jobs” — they are structured pathways into formal employment, accredited qualifications (NQF-aligned), and long-term career stability. Even better: many of … Read more

Umzimvubu Municipality Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026: Practical Workplace Experience for Students in the Eastern Cape

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Young South African students gaining workplace experience through the Umzimvubu Municipality Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026

If you still need Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or In-Service Training to complete your qualification, the Umzimvubu Municipality Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 could help you gain the workplace exposure required to graduate. The programme is designed for committed students who have completed their theoretical studies and now need practical experience in a real working … Read more

Sasol Inspector Training Programme 2026 Opens for Young South Africans Interested in Engineering and Industrial Safety

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Young South African trainees learning industrial equipment inspection at Sasol’s technical training programme in Secunda.

If you enjoy technical problem-solving, engineering systems, quality control or industrial safety, the Sasol Inspectors In Training (NPE) Programme could become one of the most valuable career opportunities available this year. Applications are now open for aspiring technical professionals to join a fully accredited three-year training programme at Sasol’s operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Designed to … Read more

Seriti Engineering Learnership 2026 Opens for Young South Africans Interested in Artisan Careers

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Young South African artisan learners receiving technical engineering training in a mining workshop during the Seriti Engineering Learnership Programme 2026.

South Africa’s mining industry continues to create strong demand for skilled artisans — and for many young people, engineering learnerships are one of the best ways to enter the sector. If you are passionate about mechanics, electrical systems, mining equipment or technical problem-solving, the Seriti Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2) could be the opportunity that starts … Read more

Rand Water Learnership 2026 Opens for Unemployed Youth Seeking Office Administration Experience

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Young South African learners working in a professional office during the Rand Water Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme 2026.

South African youth looking for a practical route into administration and public sector careers now have an opportunity to apply for the Rand Water Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme 2026. The programme offers unemployed young people the chance to gain an NQF Level 5 qualification, workplace exposure and critical office administration skills within one of … Read more

PG Group Tool Fabricator Training Programme 2026: A Gateway into South Africa’s Manufacturing Industry

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Young South African trainees learning tool fabrication and welding in a modern manufacturing workshop at PG Group Shatterprufe® facility.

South Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to create stable, skill-based career pathways for young people willing to work with their hands and build technical expertise. The PG Group Tool Fabricator Training Programme 2026, offered through PG Group and its automotive glass division Shatterprufe®, is one such opportunity. This programme is designed for Matriculants who want to … Read more

Clarity EQ Contact Centre NQF Level 3 Learnership 2026 Opens in KZN — Earn R5,500 Per Month While Building Real Work Experience

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Young South African youth living with disabilities working in a modern contact centre during the Clarity EQ NQF Level 3 Learnership Programme in KwaZulu-Natal.

For many unemployed young South Africans living with disabilities, finding meaningful work experience after Matric can feel almost impossible. The Clarity EQ Contact Centre NQF Level 3 Learnership Programme 2026 offers more than temporary income — it creates a pathway toward workplace skills, confidence, and long-term employability. Based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, this paid 12-month … Read more

Free Digital Skills Development Programme for Youth 2026 Applications Open

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Young South African youth learning digital skills through the Sci-Bono and GDSD Digital Skills Development Programme

Digital skills are no longer optional in today’s job market — they are becoming essential. Whether you want to work in administration, customer service, information technology, data analysis, or office support, employers increasingly expect candidates to feel comfortable using digital tools. That is why the Digital Skills Development Programme for Youth 2026, offered through a … Read more

ALPLA South Africa YES Programme 2026: 12-Month Youth Opportunities That Can Kickstart Your Career

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Young South African youth gaining workplace experience in a modern manufacturing environment under YES Programme.

If you are unemployed and between 18 and 34 years old, this could be one of the most important career opportunities you apply for in 2026. The ALPLA South Africa YES Programme is now open, offering structured workplace experience across engineering, administration, quality, and manufacturing operations. This is not just “experience for your CV” — … Read more