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Finding a first job after Matric can feel frustrating when every opportunity asks for experience. That is why this short-term internship could be valuable for young South Africans trying to enter the workplace for the first time. The Phakisa Holdings School Leaver Internship is giving recent matriculants a chance to gain practical administrative experience inside … Read more
Breaking into the maritime industry is not easy — especially when most employers want experience before giving young graduates a chance. That’s why the Maritime Graduates In-Service Training Internship 2026 is such an important opportunity for South African youth who want practical exposure in one of the country’s most specialised and growing industries. For graduates … Read more
Thousands of South African graduates complete their qualifications every year — but many still struggle to get the workplace experience needed to start a real career. That is why the Gauteng Department of Environment Internship Programme 2026–2028 could become a major opportunity for unemployed graduates looking to enter government, environmental management, ICT, finance, communications, and … Read more
Breaking into the job market without experience is one of the biggest challenges facing South African youth today. Many young people finish Matric or tertiary studies but still struggle to secure their first real workplace opportunity. That is why the IkamvaYouth Paid Internship Programme 2026/2027 is attracting attention among young job seekers looking for practical … Read more
Technical and engineering careers continue to offer some of the strongest employment opportunities in South Africa — especially for young people who are willing to build practical skills that industries urgently need. But for many unemployed youth, the biggest struggle begins after finishing school or college. Having qualifications is important, yet many employers still expect … Read more
South African engineering graduates looking for real workplace experience now have a major opportunity to launch their careers in one of the country’s most important industrial sectors. Impala Platinum Refineries Limited (Implats) has officially opened applications for its 2027 Graduate Internship Programme, giving unemployed graduates the chance to gain hands-on exposure inside large-scale mining and … Read more
For many young South Africans, finding that first real workplace opportunity can feel impossible — especially without experience. That’s why the new Lancet Pre-Analytical Internship Programme 2026 could become an important stepping stone for school leavers, entry-level job seekers and aspiring healthcare professionals. This opportunity gives candidates practical exposure inside a professional pathology laboratory environment, … Read more
South African graduates searching for meaningful career opportunities in banking, technology, analytics and innovation now have a chance to join one of the country’s leading financial institutions. First National Bank (FNB) is inviting ambitious and talented graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Development Programme — an opportunity designed to help young professionals gain practical … Read more
For thousands of unemployed young South Africans, finding a real opportunity can feel impossible. Many graduates sit at home without experience, while matriculants struggle to enter the job market for the first time. That is why SASSETA-funded programmes continue to attract attention across the country. These opportunities are more than just training programmes. They give … Read more
Application Closing Date: 29 May 2026Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South AfricaProgramme Duration: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) / Graduate Experience (duration depends on placement)Monthly Stipend/Salary: Market RelatedOrganisation: TwizzaQualification Requirements: Logistics or Supply Chain Management Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree (WIL students must require workplace exposure) South African students and graduates continue to face one major challenge … Read more