A proposal to make repayment of NSFAS loans more efficient has reinvigorated the debate around South Africa’s ability to recover student debt while still managing to fund future students. The proposal would see South Africa’s existing income and employment data infrastructure – potentially including SARS – leveraged to track down graduates and recover payments based […]
South African students facing financial challenges are not in a unique position, regarding funding their studies. However, the idea of a universal student grant in South Africa is a myth. The primary student financial aid scheme for qualifying applicants at public universities and TVET colleges is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Students who […]
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is recruiting a Learning Programme Manager for its Skills Development Planning (SDP) division at the organisation’s head office in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The position is offered on a permanent basis, with a stated cost-to-company salary ranging from R1,207,723 to R1,579,050 per year. The vacancy may appeal […]
The Gauteng Department of Education has made alternative arrangements for Grade 12 learners who were impacted by water supply interruptions in Westbury and Coronationville. Matriculants in these neighborhoods have been placed in other schools in order to facilitate examinations as the water crisis drags on. The move allows learners to resume examinations while the water […]
Valterra Platinum has opened applications for an Engineering Learnership Programme at Mototolo Mine, giving unemployed South Africans a chance to acquire skills in four specialisations and attain qualifications as artisans. The Mototolo learnership is open to electricians, boilermaker platers, diesel mechanics and auto electricians, with five positions available in total. Applications are due by 20 […]
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube Celebrates with Education Stakeholders, Partners at National Teachers’ Awards Winners Brunch in Johannesburg The Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube today joined education stakeholders and partners in celebrating teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the education sector at the National Teachers’ Awards Winners Brunch in Johannesburg. The brunch, which […]
South Africa continues to celebrate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Month in August, with a focus on colleges and the career opportunities they present through occupational qualifications. The national campaign promotes TVET colleges as a valuable option for those considering their educational and career development options. TVET Colleges Provide Learners with Practical Career […]
More than 300 students at Northern Cape Urban TVET College in Kimberley have been educated on bursary funding and skills development after a Services SETA activation campaign. The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) rolled out the campaign in collaboration with Skills Development Promotion Organization (SAPCO) as part of its commitment to providing […]
Young South Africans interested in automotive engineering and motor mechanics can apply for a three-person Automotive Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme based at Toyota’s Prospecton operation in Durban. The apprenticeship was posted on 21 August 2026 and will provide successful candidates with structured training towards the Automotive Motor Mechanic trade. The programme is offered on a […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is under new scrutiny after a Public Protector investigation found there were significant governance and administrative issues surrounding the funding of students. The Public Protector’s report into NSFAS found there were irregularities in the funding of more than 40 000 students at 76 institutions of higher education with […]
