Mbalizuke Nkosi

South Africa continues to face a serious youth unemployment challenge, with many young people struggling to gain their first real workplace experience after finishing school. To help address this problem, the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative partners with major companies to create opportunities for young people. One of the latest opportunities is the TFG Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme … Read more

South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge remains a major concern, especially for young people who struggle to gain their first workplace experience after finishing school. To help address this issue, the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative continues to partner with major companies to create entry-level work opportunities. One of the latest opportunities is the DHL YES 4 Youth Learnership Programme … Read more

South African graduates who studied hospitality or catering management now have an exciting opportunity to gain professional workplace experience with one of the country’s largest public enterprises. Eskom has officially opened applications for its Hospitality Learnership Programme 2026, offering five learner positions at the Eskom Academy of Learning in Midrand. This 24-month fixed-term programme is designed to help hospitality graduates transition from academic study … Read more

Young South Africans interested in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial production now have a major opportunity to gain technical skills in the metals industry. Columbus Stainless has opened applications for its Metal Manufacturing Learnership Programme 2026, a structured two-year training programme designed to equip unemployed youth with practical industrial experience and a recognised qualification. The programme will take place in Middelburg, where learners … Read more

South African youth looking for practical training, work experience, and a pathway into employment now have a new opportunity to apply for. Synergy Transformation Solutions has officially opened applications for its SETA-accredited learnership programmes starting in May 2026. The programme is aimed at unemployed youth aged 18 to 28, including young people living with disabilities, and offers participants the chance to … Read more

Young South Africans who want to start a career in Information Technology now have a major opportunity. Ikusasa Technology Solutions has officially opened applications for its Funded Technical Support Learnership Programme (NQF Level 4), giving unemployed youth the chance to gain practical IT skills, workplace experience, and a nationally recognised qualification. The programme is delivered in partnership with MICT SETA, one … Read more

Young South Africans who dream of working with children and shaping early education now have a major opportunity. Northlink College has officially opened applications for the Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner Level 4, a fully funded training programme designed to prepare individuals to work professionally in early learning environments. Even better — students pay no tuition fees, making this programme … Read more

Why TETA Learnerships Matter South Africa’s transport system is more than buses and trucks—it’s the engine that keeps the economy moving. Every time food reaches a supermarket, medicine arrives at a clinic, or goods land at a port, transport and logistics workers make it happen. The TETA Learnership Programmes 2026 help build skilled people for real jobs … Read more