Nobuhle Dlamini
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
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
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
There is no nationwide response period for SETA bursary applications. The timeline depends on the SETA, the funding programme, the number of applications, and the organisation’s assessment and approval process. Applicants should therefore expect to wait several weeks or months. 90 working days is not a guarantee for every application. Why SETA bursary decisions can … Read more
South African students studying Early Childhood Development (ECD) can potentially receive NSFAS funding, but this does not apply to all ECD courses. The key factors are the qualification and the institution offering the course and whether they are approved to be funded by NSFAS. NSFAS lists that it funds approved ‘undergraduate’ qualifications offered at public … Read more
Sasol offers bursary opportunities to South African students wishing to study specific fields at higher-education institutions in South Africa. Depending on the opportunity, the funding can provide support for the entire duration of a student’s studies and can sometimes also cover additional expenses associated with the course of study. For students wishing to apply for … Read more
Applying for admission to a South African university is a complex process, involving more than just passing the matric examination. Applicants must satisfy the requirements for the intended qualification, submit their application correctly and on time. Even with all of the above, meeting the minimum requirements does not always guarantee admission, as some degrees have … Read more
Sasol is seeking applicants for its Artisan Maintenance Learnership in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The fixed-term 36-month learnership is intended for candidates who wish to develop practical skills in technical and artisan-related maintenance fields. Applications will close on the 23 rd of October 2026 and interested candidates should ensure that they meet the academic requirements before they … Read more
For a first job experience after studies, consider applying for the Afrizan People Intelligence Graduate Learnership Programme, Soutrivier, Cape Town. Experience opportunity of 12 months includes Customer Service and Business Process Outsourcing, with an emphasis on contact centre experience. The monthly pay advertised is around R5000 to R7000, however I came across a listing stating … Read more