Youth Opportunities
The City of Ekurhuleni, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy and CoE Libraries, has opened applications for its 2026 Cisco IT Programme, offering unemployed youth an opportunity to gain internationally recognised IT certificates at no cost. The programme aims to equip young people with foundational digital and technology skills that are increasingly in demand across … Read more
Valterra Platinum is recruiting ambitious graduates for its 2026 Finance Graduate Programme, offering a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within one of the world’s leading platinum group metals producers. The programme is designed to develop future finance professionals through structured workplace learning, mentorship, project exposure, and rotational assignments across Valterra Platinum’s mining operations in … Read more
South Africa’s mining sector remains one of the country’s most important economic drivers, creating opportunities for highly skilled graduates in engineering, geology, technology, and operational sciences. For graduates seeking practical industry experience with a global mining leader, the Valterra Platinum Graduate Programme: Geotechnical Engineering offers a valuable pathway into one of the most specialized and … Read more
For many South Africans, securing stable employment is more than just finding a job—it is about building a sustainable future, increasing earning potential, and gaining valuable workplace skills. As one of the country’s largest state-owned logistics companies, Transnet continues to attract thousands of job seekers looking for opportunities in engineering, logistics, administration, operations, information technology, … Read more
Young job seekers across Johannesburg now have an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience and skills development through the Ihlomile Learning Programme 2026. The programme is aimed at unemployed youth residing within designated wards across Johannesburg’s Regions A to G and offers successful participants an opportunity to develop practical skills while earning a monthly stipend. … Read more
South African graduates with ambitions in data science, innovation, artificial intelligence, and leadership now have an opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s Degree through the prestigious TFG Data Science and Leadership Fellowship 2026. Backed by TFG (The Foschini Group) and administered by StudyTrust, the fellowship is designed to develop future leaders who can harness … Read more
Government-Funded Qualification Opportunity Available for Chefs in KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape Experienced chefs who have built their careers through years of practical kitchen experience now have an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification through the Department of Tourism’s Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme for Chefs. The Department of Tourism has officially invited … Read more
National Organisations Invited to Apply for Multi-Year Funding as DSD Prioritises Social Development Services Across South Africa The National Department of Social Development (NDSD) has officially opened its latest funding call for qualifying national non-profit organisations (NPOs), creating an important opportunity for organisations delivering essential social development services across South Africa. The funding initiative covers … Read more
Published: 12 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Graduate Programmes | Transnet Careers | Government Opportunities Transnet Freight Rail Invites Unemployed Graduates to Apply for 24-Month Young Professional Programme South African graduates seeking professional workplace experience have a new opportunity after Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) announced applications for its Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) Programme 2026. The programme offers … Read more
Published: 8 June 2026Author: Phindile Zwane CSIR Invites Applications for Electronic Warfare Master’s Studentship South African engineering graduates interested in advanced research and innovation now have an opportunity to join one of the country’s leading scientific research institutions through the CSIR Master’s Studentship: Electronic Warfare (EW) programme. The opportunity is offered by the Council for … Read more