Yes, ETDP SETA can fund students studying at selected private higher education institutions in South Africa. This is a vital consideration for students who think that SETA bursaries are only available at public higher education institutions. ETDP SETA has published bursary information identifying a group of private higher education institutions registered with the Department of … Read more
Many South Africa jobseekers encounter the same requirement when applying for learnerships: “South African citizens only.” But why this requirement? It is not simply because of a general statement that every learnership must be available to citizens. The Skills Development Act outlines a system aimed at developing skills in the South African workforce and promoting … Read more
Concentrix Learnership 2026 Gives Grade 11 Graduates a Chance to Earn R5,500 While Starting Their Career Finding your first job can be difficult when employers expect previous work experience. The Concentrix Learnership 2026 has been created to help young South Africans overcome this challenge by providing paid workplace training, practical experience, and professional development. Based … Read more
UNISA students hunting for funding for 2027 should keep a close watch on their myLife email — that’s where SETA bursary invitations land. The university’s 2027 guidance is clear that these opportunities are invitation-based, with invitations tied to things like your academic performance and your qualification. But here’s the part that catches people out: if … Read more
The Department of Transport has opened applications for its 2027/2029 Internship Programme and a set of Work Integrated Learning placements, and this year’s list is unusually wide. The posts stretch across administration, finance, IT, human resources, aviation, maritime, rail, public transport and transport planning — so it’s worth reading past the department’s name before you … Read more
Student teachers in Gauteng can get real classroom time next year before they’ve even qualified. Nova Pioneer is taking applications for a 2027 Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher at its Midrand Primary campus — and the role is built specifically for people who will not yet be fully qualified teachers when January rolls around. The position … Read more
School leavers weighing up their next move now have a paid option worth a close look. Marsh, the global insurance broker and risk adviser, has opened applications for its 2027 Learnership Programme — a full year of workplace training that comes with a stipend and ends in a nationally recognised qualification. The catch, as with … Read more
Young mechanical engineers in South Africa have a fresh graduate opening to weigh up. Hatch has put its 2026 Graduate Programme on the market, and the role sits in Johannesburg but comes with a clear condition: you need to be ready to work anywhere in the country. The listing went live on 8 September 2026 … Read more
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority reports that R2.8 billion of legacy commitment has been recovered for re-investment in education and skills development after the first 12 months of administration by administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga. The amount is part of a larger turnaround initiative being taken by the SETA to address financial and governance challenges. … Read more
Students and graduates with an interest in investment banking and financial markets can apply for the role of 2027 Off-Cycle Internship in Global Markets in Johannesburg with applications closing on 30 September 2026. The 12-month internship offers to provide exposure to high achievers in sales, trading, financial markets and client advisory. Only candidates with the … Read more