Mbalizuke Nkosi

Mbalizuke Nkosi is the editorial voice behind YouthScope.co.za, a South African youth-focused platform dedicated to providing reliable information on opportunities, education, and career development. The platform serves students, graduates, job seekers, and young professionals by delivering accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand content. Through informative and professionally curated content, YouthScope.co.za aims to equip young people with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their education and future careers. For inquiries or support, please contact admin@youthscope.co.za.

Paid Work Readiness Programme 2026: R3,800 Monthly Stipend for STEM Graduates in Johannesburg

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South African STEM graduates living with disabilities participating in the Schneider Work Readiness Programme 2026 in Johannesburg.

Schneider Work Readiness Programme 2026 Transcend is inviting applications for the Schneider Work Readiness Programme for People Living With Disabilities, a three-month workplace development programme designed to help South African STEM graduates transition into the energy and electricity sector. The programme offers practical workplace experience, professional mentorship and a monthly stipend of R3,800 while exposing … Read more

Red Bull Student Marketeer 2026: Part-Time Campus Marketing Opportunity in Mbombela

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South African university students promoting Red Bull during the Student Marketeer Programme in Mbombela.

Red Bull Student Marketeer 2026 Are you passionate about campus life, events and marketing? Red Bull South Africa is recruiting Student Marketeers in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, offering university students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in marketing, brand promotion, sales and event management while continuing their studies. This flexible, part-time role allows students to represent … Read more

FirstRand Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027 Now Open for Finance Graduates

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Young South African finance graduates participating in the FirstRand Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027.

FirstRand Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027 FirstRand Bank is inviting applications for its Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy 2027, a structured graduate development programme designed for ambitious finance graduates who want to build careers in private banking, financial planning, investment strategy and wealth management. The contract-based programme combines professional training, mentorship and … Read more

Water Tower Group IT Internship 2026: Apply for a Full-Time IT Internship in Pretoria

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Young South African IT interns working at Water Tower Group during the 2026 internship programme in Pretoria.

Water Tower Group IT Internship 2026 Water Tower Group is inviting applications for its IT Internship 2026, offering students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in a fast-paced technology-driven contact centre based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This full-time internship provides hands-on exposure to IT support, systems maintenance, software implementation, data management, troubleshooting … Read more

DNV Renewables Internship 2026: Cape Town Opportunity for Early-Career Energy Graduates

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DNV Renewables Internship 2026 opportunity for South African graduates in Cape Town renewable energy sector

DNV Renewables Internship 2026 — Cape Town Opportunity Young South Africans interested in renewable energy, engineering and the future of sustainable power systems can now apply for the DNV Renewables Intern role based in Cape Town. The internship offers early-career candidates practical exposure to utility-scale wind energy, solar projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS) … Read more

No Experience Needed: takealot.com Opens 12-Month Customer Service Learnership 2026

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Young South African customer service learners receiving practical training during the takealot.com Customer Service Learnership in Cape Town.

takealot.com Customer Service Learnership 2026 Looking for your first opportunity after Matric? takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, has opened applications for its Customer Service Learnership 2026 based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This 12-month entry-level learnership begins with an 8-week structured training programme, followed by practical workplace experience supporting customers via phone and email. … Read more

Redial BPO USA Call Centre Learnership 2026/2027 Now Open with Monthly Stipend

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Young South African learners receiving practical training in an international call centre during the Redial BPO USA Call Centre Learnership 2026.

Redial BPO USA Call Centre Learnership 2026/2027 Looking to build a career in South Africa’s growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry? Redial BPO is inviting applications for its 12-month USA Call Centre Learnership Programme 2026/2027 based in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This paid learnership combines structured classroom training with practical workplace experience in an international contact centre … Read more

TFG Internship 2026: Launch Your Retail Career in the Western Cape

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Young South African interns collaborating in a modern TFG retail store during the TFG Intern – Omni Opportunity in the Western Cape.

TFG Intern – Omni Opportunity 2026 If you’re looking to start your career in South Africa’s retail industry, The Foschini Group (TFG) has opened applications for its Intern – Omni opportunity in the Western Cape. This full-time internship is designed for energetic, creative individuals who want practical experience in omnichannel retail, customer experience, and retail … Read more

Coca-Cola CCBSA In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Internship 2026 | Apply for Workplace Experience Opportunity

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South African Operations Management students gaining manufacturing workplace experience through the Coca-Cola CCBSA Internship Programme 2026.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has opened applications for its In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Programme 2026, providing students with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience. The programme is designed for Operations Management students who have completed their theoretical studies and require workplace exposure to complete their qualification. Successful candidates will gain experience in manufacturing … Read more

University of the Free State ETDP SETA Internship 2026 | Apply for R8,500 Monthly Disaster Management Internship

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South African graduate researcher participating in the University of the Free State ETDP SETA Disaster Management Internship 2026.

The University of the Free State (UFS) has opened applications for the ETDP SETA Disaster Management Internship Programme 2026, offering an opportunity for unemployed South African graduates to gain professional workplace experience. The 24-month internship is available at the Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC) and is aimed at graduates who have … Read more

TUT Counselling Psychology Internship 2027 | Apply for 12-Month Psychology Internship at Tshwane University of Technology

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South African postgraduate psychology students participating in the TUT Counselling Psychology Internship 2027 programme.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has opened applications for its Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2027, offering postgraduate students an opportunity to gain supervised practical experience in psychological counselling and student wellness support. The 12-month internship programme is available to Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology students who are registered at recognised universities and preparing … Read more

CHIETA Internship Programme 2026 | Apply for R7,000 Monthly Graduate Internship Opportunities

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Young South African graduates participating in the CHIETA Internship Programme 2026 workplace training opportunity.

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience. The structured 24-month internship programme is designed for graduates who want to develop professional skills in areas including Administration, Supply Chain Management, Research and Skills Planning, and … Read more

IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027: Students Can Apply for Tuition, Accommodation and Laptop Support

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Young South African university students applying for the IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027 opportunity.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has opened applications for the IDC External Bursary Scheme 2027, offering financial support to qualifying South African students who want to study full-time at public universities and universities of technology. The bursary programme is aimed at academically deserving students who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing qualifications that support South … Read more

SETA Learnerships That Don’t Require Matric: Opportunities Available in 2026

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Young South Africans participating in practical SETA learnership training without requiring a Matric certificate.

SETA Learnerships That Don’t Require Matric Not having a Matric certificate does not necessarily mean the end of your career journey. While many South African learnerships require a Grade 12 qualification, several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and employers also offer programmes that accept applicants with Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or an … Read more

From SASSA to Salary: How Learnerships Are Helping Young South Africans Find Jobs

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Young South Africans building successful careers through learnerships and workplace training.

From SASSA to Salary: How Learnerships Change Lives For many unemployed young South Africans, receiving a SASSA grant provides short-term financial relief. However, most young people dream of something more permanent—a stable income, meaningful work, and the opportunity to build a better future. One of the most effective pathways from unemployment to employment is through … Read more