TVET college students can qualify for SETA bursaries in the 2027 academic year, subject to specific criteria issued through the particular SETA, the field and the institution, and the funding programme. Applicants should not automatically assume that any SETA bursary advertised for one TVET qualification will necessarily cover another. This nuance applies since Sector Education … Read more
The Magalies Water Bursary Programme 2027 will fund 14 students enrolling on qualifications in engineering, water care, science and information technology. As well as funding individual students, the scheme will help to fill specialist skill gaps in South Africa’s water infrastructure. The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026 and two bursaries will be … Read more
South African students starting university study in 2027 might want to consider the Tiso Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Programme, although they have to satisfy a number of academic, financial and other requirements to qualify. The bursary scheme is available to South African citizens who are aged between 18 and 34 years and who satisfy the foundation’s … Read more
People with disabilities in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, can apply for a 12-month learning programme at Khulisani Academy, with training options in business administration, agriculture, cleaning and garden work, and new venture creation. The learnership is designed to cover theoretical and practical learning, and is intended solely for applicants with disabilities. Applicants can apply in person, at … Read more
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is providing a bursary opportunity for young South Africans to study certain fields of interest. The bursary will enable students to address certain skills shortages and possibly develop future employees. The matric and tertiary students should study the academic requirements carefully because the qualifying mark differs. What are the applicant … Read more
South Africans preparing to rewrite matric in 2027 can begin the process now, as registration for the May/June 2027 Senior Certificate examination opens to eligible candidates. For the Senior Certificate (SC), the Western Cape Education Department has published dates for registration in February 2027, while separate arrangements apply to qualifying National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates. … Read more
South Africans wishing to obtain flexible training in 2027 can submit their details to the CSG’s skills division, which offers learnerships as well as qualifications across multiple industries. Training areas that CSG mentions include management, business administration, project management, hygiene and cleaning, security, contact centre, logistics, production, wholesale and retail, fast-food services and hospitality. A … Read more
Young South Africans in search of real skills and entry into work might be drawn to the Inkunzi Learnership 2026-2027 opportunity. Learnerships are valuable to jobseekers who wish to gain skills in the workplace, while earning a nationally recognised qualification. Applicants must however verify the information of the particular Inkunzi intake before providing personal information … Read more
Engineering students who need workplace exposure in order to complete their qualification can apply for a 12-month Engineering In-Service Trainee position with Nestlé in Babelegi, South Africa. Students accepted into the placement will be exposed to practical work experience within Nestlé’s Engineering team and will be based in Babelegi according to the official careers listing. … Read more
If you want to improve your entrepreneurial and workplace skills, you may be interested in South Africa’s Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). The SETA has previously provided free online courses associated with entrepreneurship, start-ups and cooperative governance and sustainability. However, you must understand that Services SETA does not have a permanent and … Read more