Young South Africans who want to start a business or expand a small enterprise may be able to access financial support through the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to help eligible young entrepreneurs turn business ideas into viable enterprises and support existing businesses with approved business-related expenses. For aspiring … Read more
Services SETA Discretionary Grant funding can help eligible organisations deliver skills development and workplace training across South Africa’s services sector. However, the funding is not a general cash grant that individual job seekers or students can claim simply because they want to study or find employment. The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) … Read more
Businesses in the services sector can leverage a range of funding mechanisms to reduce staff training costs and promote workplace skills development in South Africa. Employers can apply for Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) grants, which may offset relevant expenses for learnerships, skills training and other approved programmes. The eligibility criteria for … Read more
South Africans seeking to develop occupational skills for employment can consider a variety of training options supported by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). The purpose of a skills programme is to identify a set of specific competencies, then provide training to learners so they can demonstrate this knowledge. In some cases, … Read more
South Africans looking to develop their occupational skills through learnerships, internships or work-based programmes should consider participating in Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) initiatives for 2027. However, it is vital to understand how the recruitment processes work. Services SETA sponsors skills development through various funding arrangements, which usually involve an employer and/or a … Read more
Having a job does not prevent you from having further training with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). Some employed South Africans can qualify for certain learnerships and workplace skills development programs. This is good news for those who need to increase their skills, learn new occupational skills or prepare for a … Read more
Young South Africans with relevant degrees and diplomas have an opportunity to apply for the Epiroc South Africa Internship Programme 2027, which is seeking candidates across a broad range of technical, commercial and support disciplines. The recruitment notice invites applicants with qualifications in fields such as mining, mechanical and electrical engineering, information technology, supply chain … Read more
Unemployed South African graduates interested in renewable energy may have an opportunity to gain workplace experience through the South African Wind Energy Association’s (SAWEA) Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) for 2027. The programme is funded by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and is designed to help graduates bridge the gap … Read more
Looking to soar to new heights with your engineering career? Vision Elevators, an exciting new opportunity in lift and elevator engineering, is now available. So if you’re a young South African, with mechanical or electrical engineering credentials, this could be your path to a promising career. Imagine you’re in Pinetown, Kwa Zulu-Natal, and you find … Read more
South African job seekers interested in information technology, software development and digital skills can explore learnership opportunities supported by the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA). These programmes can help eligible learners develop practical skills while working towards occupational qualifications in areas linked to South Africa’s digital economy. Depending … Read more