Nearly Half of South Africa’s Youth Remain Unemployed as Government Pushes Skills Reform As South Africa commemorates Youth Month and marks 50 years since the historic Soweto Uprising, newly released labour market statistics paint a sobering picture of the challenges facing the country’s young people. Despite ongoing efforts to improve education and expand employment opportunities, … 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
Komatsu Mining Corporation has announced applications for its 2026 Apprentice Millwright Programme, offering aspiring artisans an opportunity to gain technical training and workplace experience at its Wadeville facility in Germiston, Gauteng. The programme is designed for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in engineering, maintenance, and industrial machinery. Through a combination of … 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
Grade 11 and Matric Holders Encouraged to Apply for Skills Development and Workplace Training Opportunity Before July Deadline South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge continues to leave many young people searching for opportunities that can help them gain practical experience and build a pathway into the world of work. For young South Africans who are eager … Read more
Learnerships remain one of the most effective pathways for unemployed South African youth to gain workplace experience, earn a recognised qualification, and improve their chances of securing long-term employment. With youth unemployment continuing to challenge millions of young people across the country, learnership programmes are helping bridge the gap between education and employment by combining … Read more
Published: 14 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Learnerships | Fire & Emergency Services CareersReading Time: 6 Minutes Sasol Opens Applications for Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2026 Young South Africans looking to build a career in emergency response and industrial safety now have an opportunity to apply for the Sasol Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2026. The programme … 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
Momentum Investments YES Learnership 2026 Opens for Graduates in Learning and Development Momentum Investments has announced a new Youth Employment Services (YES) Learnership opportunity for 2026, offering unemployed South African graduates the chance to gain valuable workplace experience within its Learning and Development division. The 12-month programme forms part of Momentum Group’s broader youth development … Read more