Nadine Nandipha Gordimer 
The City of Ekurhuleni has opened applications for its Youth Employment Programme 2026, providing unemployed young people with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while contributing to community health and environmental awareness initiatives. The programme forms part of the municipality’s efforts to create temporary employment opportunities, develop practical skills, and improve the employability of … Read more
Young South Africans often face a difficult challenge when entering the job market. Many employers want candidates with workplace experience, yet most young people struggle to get their first opportunity. The Solareff YES Programme 2026 aims to help bridge that gap by offering unemployed youth a chance to gain valuable workplace exposure through the national … Read more
Young South Africans living with disabilities now have an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while working toward a nationally recognised qualification. Clarity EQ has opened applications for its Contact Centre NQF 3 Learnership Programme, offering successful candidates a full year of structured learning and practical work exposure in the customer service industry. The programme … Read more
Young South Africans looking for an opportunity to gain workplace experience while earning a monthly stipend can now apply for the Santam Learnership 2026. Santam, one of South Africa’s leading short-term insurance companies, has opened applications for its nationwide learnership programme. The initiative is designed to help unemployed youth build skills, gain industry exposure, and … Read more
Higher education can open doors to life-changing opportunities. However, for many students living with disabilities, financial challenges often make it difficult to complete their studies. To help remove these barriers, Exxaro has launched its 2026 bursary programme for students living with disabilities. The initiative forms part of the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion … Read more
South Africa’s engineering sector continues to play an important role in creating skilled artisans who support industries such as manufacturing, mining, petrochemicals, and construction. For young people who have completed engineering-related studies and are looking for practical workplace training, apprenticeship programmes provide a direct pathway into the industry. New Age Engineering Solutions has opened applications … Read more
Finding a job after graduation can be difficult, especially when many employers expect candidates to have workplace experience. For thousands of South African graduates, gaining that first opportunity is often the biggest hurdle. The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is helping to bridge that gap through its 2026 Internship Programme. The organisation is … Read more
Department of Tourism Opens Online Mandarin Language Training Programme for Tourist Guides 2026 South Africa’s tourism industry continues to welcome visitors from around the world, creating new opportunities for tourist guides who can communicate with international travellers. To support skills development within the sector, the Department of Tourism has announced an Online Mandarin Language Training … Read more
Young people looking to build valuable digital skills now have an opportunity to gain free training through the Sci-Bono and Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) Digital Skills Development Programme 2026. The initiative is designed to equip unemployed youth with practical skills that are increasingly required in today’s workplace. With digital literacy becoming essential across … Read more
Mining company Seriti has opened applications for its Engineering Learnership 18.2 External Programme 2026 at Middelburg Mine Services in Mpumalanga. The opportunity is aimed at entry-level candidates from host communities who want to qualify as artisans in various engineering trades within the mining sector. Successful applicants will receive structured technical training and workplace exposure while … Read more