Mbalizuke Nkosi

South African youth who want to enter the fast-growing digital economy now have an exciting opportunity to gain in-demand tech skills completely free. The Gauteng Department of e-Government, in partnership with Netcampus Group, has officially opened applications for the Data Analysis Skills Training Programme 2026. This initiative forms part of the GGT2030 Digital Transformation Strategy, which aims to prepare young … Read more

The SGS South Africa is offering the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026, a structured work-based internship designed to provide unemployed South African youth with practical experience in laboratory, field, and industrial environments. This programme equips participants with valuable workplace skills, operational knowledge, and exposure to professional scientific settings. Programme Overview Key Responsibilities Workplace Maintenance & Safety Safety … Read more

The iGuardSA is offering the Cybersecurity Learnership Programme 2026, a 12-month work-based training designed to equip young South Africans with in-demand cybersecurity skills. This programme combines theoretical learning, practical workplace experience, and mentorship, culminating in a nationally recognized QCTO-accredited NQF Level 5 qualification. Closing Date: 20 March 2026 Programme Overview What You Will Learn Structured Theoretical Training Learners will cover core cybersecurity … Read more

A new initiative from EASTC Technocentric Varsity, in partnership with Xylem SA Trust, offers experienced individuals a pathway to formal electrical trade certification through the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Electrical Programme 2026. This programme is ideal for unemployed South Africans aged 18–40 who already have electrical skills but lack a formal trade qualification. Selected participants will receive structured training, skills assessment, … Read more

South Africa continues to face one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. For many young people, the biggest challenge isn’t just finding a job — it’s gaining the practical skills and workplace experience that employers expect. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) ITR Learnership Programme 2026 aims to address this challenge by providing SETA-accredited training in Business and Information Technology. … Read more

Young South Africans interested in becoming qualified artisans now have an exciting opportunity. Impala Platinum Holdings Limited Refineries is inviting applications for the Engineering Learner: Fitting Learnership Programme 2026. This structured learnership offers 42 months of technical training and hands-on workplace experience in a mining refinery environment, helping learners build the skills needed to become certified Fitter artisans. The programme will take place in Springs, … Read more

If you are passionate about engineering and want to build a career in the mining industry, the Glencore Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 could be the perfect opportunity. Glencore is inviting South African unemployed youth to apply for this exciting learnership at Rhovan Mine, where participants will receive structured technical training and real mining workplace experience. This programme aims to develop future artisans and … Read more

If you’re a young South African looking to kick-start your career, the Motus Holdings Limited YES 4 Youth Programme 2026 could be your big opportunity. Motus is inviting unemployed youth across South Africa to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, designed to give young people valuable workplace experience in the automotive industry. With placements available across several cities, this programme helps … Read more

The leading pharmacy retailer Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026. This learnership provides structured workplace training for individuals who want to build careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. Successful learners will complete training towards becoming a Basic Pharmacist Assistant and may qualify for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). … Read more