Every year, South Africans see hundreds of learnership opportunities advertised by companies, government departments, municipalities, and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). From banking and retail to engineering and information technology, thousands of learners are recruited annually to participate in workplace training programmes designed to improve employability and develop scarce skills. But have you ever … Read more

One of the biggest misconceptions among South African job seekers is that every learnership requires a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate. While some programmes do require Matric, many Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) learnerships are open to candidates who have completed Grade 10 or Grade 11. For thousands of young South Africans who left school … Read more

Services SETA Urges Industry to Support Graduate Workplace Training The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has called on employers across South Africa to play a more active role in developing future talent by opening their workplaces to graduate training placements. Speaking at the Facilities Management Conference 2026, held at Walter Sisulu University’s … Read more

Decade-Long Collaboration Expands Access to Higher Education, Work Experience and Career Opportunities for South African Youth Reviewed By: Higher Education and Workforce Readiness Editorial TeamLocation: Bellville, Western Cape A graduation ceremony at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has highlighted the transformative impact that strategic education partnerships can have on student success and workforce … Read more