Powerful Technical Trades Learnership 2026 opens opportunities for unemployed youth. Learn who qualifies, what it offers, and how to apply before January. South Africa does not lack ambition — it lacks skilled hands. While thousands of young people search for work, industries across the country are struggling to find trained electricians, welders, plumbers, and fitters. … Read more
For many engineering graduates, 2026 arrives with a familiar concern: qualifications in hand, but limited industry experience. The Safal Steel Graduate Development Programme 2026 matters now because it offers something increasingly rare — a structured entry into permanent work within South Africa’s manufacturing sector, based in Durban West. This programme is designed specifically for engineering … Read more
The Lephalale Municipality Bursary 2026 supports local students in engineering, finance, and scarce skills. Closing 30 January 2026. For many students in Lephalale, funding is the biggest barrier between finishing school and starting a career. The Lephalale Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026 offers timely support for learners who have the ability to study further but … Read more
merSETA learnerships combine paid workplace training with nationally recognised qualifications, offering unemployed youth a realistic entry into technical and manufacturing careers. Youth unemployment in South Africa is not just a statistic — it’s a daily reality. Many young people finish school eager to work, only to be told they lack experience, skills, or formal qualifications. … Read more
ABSA Bursary Programme 2026 Invest in your academic excellence with one of South Africa’s most respected financial aid programmes. The ABSA Bursary Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering comprehensive support to high-achieving students pursuing qualifications in finance, technology, data science, and related fields. This prestigious bursary provides more than just tuition coverage—it’s a gateway to mentorship, … Read more
Published: January 13, 2026 The Ford Young Professionals Programme 2026: Accelerate your career with a world-renowned automotive leader. Ford Motor Company invites South African graduates to apply for its Ford Young Professionals Programme 2026, a prestigious 12-month graduate development initiative based in Pretoria, South Africa. This structured Ford Young Professionals Programme offers hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to global … Read more
For many South African graduates, the hardest part of unemployment isn’t the lack of ambition — it’s the silence after applying.The GEPFuture Internship Programme 2026–2028 speaks directly to those still waiting for their first real opportunity, at a time when entry-level doors remain painfully narrow. This programme is for unemployed graduates who have qualifications, potential, … Read more
The transition from graduation to employment has become one of the hardest steps for young professionals in South Africa. The FlySafair Graduate Internship Programme 2026 arrives at a time when many graduates are qualified, motivated, and still waiting for a first real opportunity to prove themselves. This programme is designed for recent graduates who are … Read more
For many young engineers, the hardest step is not earning a qualification — it’s finding a place where theory meets real work. The Sasol Technician Development Programme arrives at a moment when technical graduates are searching for structured, credible pathways into industry. This programme matters now because South Africa’s energy and chemicals sectors continue to … Read more
uMngeni Local Municipality opens NQF Level 2 skills development uMngeni skills development programme in plant and poultry production for unemployed youth. Applications close 16 January 2026. uMngeni skills development programme For unemployed youth in uMngeni Local Municipality, opportunities that offer real skills — not just promises — don’t come often. This one matters because it’s … Read more