Discover learnership programmes in South Africa — structured job-linked skills development opportunities that combine classroom learning with real workplace experience. Learnerships can lead to nationally recognised qualifications and help build your career in fields such as engineering, business, hospitality and more.
For many TVET students, the hardest part isn’t studying, it’s getting real workplace experience.The Vopak Apprenticeship Programme speaks directly to those learners who have completed their N6 and are ready to step into industry.And right now, when youth unemployment and skills shortages sit side by side in South Africa, opportunities like this carry real weight. … Read more
YES x Microsoft AI Skills Initiative gives 50,000 South Africans access to free Microsoft AI certification and career-ready skills. South Africa’s AI-ready workforce is slowly taking shape — and for many young people, this shift could not come at a better time. Through the YES x Microsoft AI Skills Initiative, 50,000 South Africans now have … Read more
Millwright Apprenticeship 2026 at RBCT in Richards Bay offers a 4-year artisan training opportunity. Closing date 19 February 2026. For young people finishing Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, the Millwright Apprenticeship 2026 at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) could not have come at a better time. With youth unemployment still a serious concern in … Read more
Nurture Brands YES4Youth Programme offers a 12-month manufacturing placement at Nautilus Pharma in Kuilsriver for unemployed youth. For many young South Africans, getting that first year of real work experience feels out of reach. Without experience, it’s hard to get hired — but without a job, gaining experience is almost impossible. The Nurture Brands YES4Youth … Read more
NC Contact Centre Learnership (Sandton) opens at Sun International Central Office. Accredited training with stipend. Starts 1 March 2026. A Real Entry Point Into Corporate Work For many matriculants, breaking into the corporate world feels almost impossible without experience. The NC Contact Centre Learnership (Sandton) could offer a structured way in. Starting 1 March 2026, … Read more
MTN EBL Digital Skills Training 2026 offers fully funded ICT training for unemployed South African youth aged 18–35. South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is not new. But for many young people aged 18 to 35, 2026 could bring a meaningful shift. The MTN EBL Digital Skills Training 2026 programme is opening doors to fully funded … Read more
Gaming Operations Learnership (Brakpan) opens at Carnival City for unemployed youth in Ekurhuleni. Earn an NQF Level 4 qualification. A Practical Path Into the Gaming Industry For many young people in Ekurhuleni, finding stable work after matric feels increasingly difficult. The Gaming Operations Learnership (Brakpan) could offer a structured entry point into a regulated and … Read more
Siyavula Training Learnership 2026 offers a remote 12-month NQF Level 5 tech qualification with stipend and internship opportunity in South Africa. For many young South Africans, breaking into the tech industry feels out of reach. The Siyavula Training Learnership 2026 is aiming to change that — with a fully remote, 12-month programme that offers a … Read more
For young people who feel more at home outdoors than behind a desk, the Horticultural Learnership 2026 in Johannesburg may be a practical way to turn that interest into employable skills. With South Africa’s green economy slowly expanding — from estate landscaping to nursery production — structured horticultural training is becoming more valuable. This 9–12 … Read more
Quest Learnership Programme 2026 offers a 12-month paid engineering training opportunity in Johannesburg with accredited qualification. For many young South Africans with strong Mathematics and Physical Science results, the biggest challenge isn’t passing matric — it’s finding that first real opportunity. The Quest Learnership Programme 2026 could offer a practical starting point. Now open in … Read more