Mbalizuke Nkosi 
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African government initiative dedicated to empowering young people through funding, skills development, and career opportunities. Its mission is to help youth become self-reliant, skilled, and ready for the workforce. What the NYDA Offers NYDA provides a range of programs and support for young South Africans, including: Who Can Benefit? The NYDA … Read more
The Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is a South African non-profit initiative that connects young people with job opportunities, internships, and skills development programs. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment, helping youth gain meaningful work experience and build sustainable careers. What Harambee Offers Harambee focuses on entry-level jobs, internships, and learnerships for youth who are ready … Read more
SITA is inviting motivated young graduates to join their Graduate – 1 Year Limited Contract programme in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role is ideal for candidates eager to gain hands-on experience in IT user support and account administration within the global aviation technology space. Apply early – competitive graduate programme About the Role Your Work: Key Responsibilities QUICK LINKS: Minimum Requirements … Read more
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program invites South African graduates and postgraduates to apply for the 2027–2028 academic year. This prestigious programme offers fully funded opportunities to pursue postgraduate study or research at accredited universities in the United States. ⚠️ Excludes MBA and medical/veterinary programmes requiring clinical patient contact. Closing Date: 8 April 2026 (midnight, SAST) What Is the Fulbright Program? The South African … Read more
The Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) invites eligible South African youth to apply for the GCRA Bursary Programme 2026. This bursary supports academically deserving students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions across South Africa. Closing Date: 28 February 2026 About the GCRA Bursary Programme Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants include: Automatic Qualifiers (Still must apply online) Minimum Eligibility … Read more
The KwaDukuza Local Municipality is offering two-year internship programmes for young South Africans. Gain practical workplace experience, skills development, and hands-on exposure in key municipal service areas. 📍 Location: KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 12h00💰 Stipend: R60 000 per annum📄 Contract Duration: 2 years Internship Programme Overview Available Internship Opportunities 1. Community Halls Administration Business Unit: Community Services & Public AmenitiesRequirements: … Read more
The countdown is on! If you’re a South African graduate or young professional looking for career-boosting opportunities, these top programmes close tomorrow, 06 February 2026. Apply now to secure your spot. 1. Department of Electricity and Energy – Graduate Internship 2026/2027 Location: Pretoria, South AfricaDeadline: 06 February 2026 The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is inviting qualified South African … Read more
Two Rivers Platinum Mine (TRP) has opened applications for its Bursary Programme 2026, targeting South African students already registered at DHET-accredited institutions in key engineering and technology fields. This bursary supports scarce and critical skills development while helping academically deserving students build long-term professional careers in mining and related industries. 📍 Location: Dwarsrivier area, near Burgersfort, Limpopo Closing Date: 28 February 2026 … Read more
Municipal internships remain one of the most reliable entry points into the public sector for unemployed South African youth. In 2026, municipalities across the country are rolling out paid internship and trainee programmes in administration, finance, environmental management, IT, engineering support, and compliance roles. These programmes are designed to help young graduates and diploma holders gain practical workplace experience, professional … Read more
Tswelopele Local Municipality is inviting unemployed youth aged 18–35 years who reside in Tswelopele to apply for its Trainee Internship Programme 2026. The municipality is offering 18 paid trainee internship opportunities in Climate Change, Waste Management, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Compliance, based in Hoopstad and Bultfontein, Free State. This programme provides short-term workplace exposure within local government for young graduates interested in environmental … Read more
Bridgestone South Africa is inviting suitably qualified unemployed youth to apply for its Production Learnership Programme 2026, based at the Bridgestone Brits Plant in North West Province. This full-time, on-site learnership provides hands-on production training in a world-class manufacturing environment, helping young people build discipline, technical exposure, safety awareness, and teamwork skills needed in the industrial sector. Learnership Location 📍 Brits, North West, South Africa … Read more
Bell Equipment has opened applications for its Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African youth a powerful pathway into artisan and engineering careers. The programme is based mainly at the Bell Richards Bay Factory and selected Customer Service Centres in KwaZulu-Natal. If you’re passionate about engineering, technical trades, and hands-on learning, this opportunity can help you become a qualified … Read more
If you’re a South African graduate struggling to gain work experience, the CHIETA Internship Programme 2026 offers a rare and realistic opportunity to break into the workplace. The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has opened applications for its 24-month paid internship programme, targeting TVET and university graduates with qualifications in administration, management, and data-related fields. With a monthly stipend of R7,000 and no … Read more
An Entry-Level Opportunity for Matriculants Ready to Start Working For many young South Africans, the hardest part of finding work isn’t motivation — it’s getting that first real opportunity. The Sales Learnership Youth Programme 2026 in Johannesburg offers exactly that: a structured entry into the working world for matriculants with little or no experience, combining training, income, and hands-on exposure in … Read more
For many South African engineering students and graduates, the hardest part of starting a career isn’t studying — it’s getting real industrial experience. The Wabtec Engineering Internship 2026, now open in Kempton Park, Gauteng, offers a practical entry point into manufacturing and engineering operations at a global engineering company. For candidates looking to move beyond theory into real … Read more