Lerato Chabalala 
More than 40 000 students in 76 higher education institutions were improperly funded through NSFAS with an estimated value of R5.1 billion, according to a Public Protector investigation. This has resulted in questions being raised about the administration, governance and financial management of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, … Read more
The Gauteng Department of Education has made contingency provisions for matriculants in the wake of water restrictions in the communities of Westbury and Coronationville. The contingency plans see learners writing their examinations at other schools, in an effort to keep the examination programme running while the local water supply issues are resolved. The following are … Read more
Over 300 students at Northern Cape Urban TVET College in Kimberley have received information on bursaries, skills development and the role of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in supporting their studies and career development. The information session, which was hosted by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) in partnership with SAPCO, … Read more
Young South Africans with an interest in technical skills and engineering may consider applying for a 3-year Millwright Apprenticeship at Epol in Rustenburg, with a closing date on 31 August 2026. The Millwright training is targeted at developing technical expertise in a specified growth field, with apprentices receiving technical instruction to support their career progression … Read more
Metropolitan Life has opened applications for a 12-month learnership programme in Soweto and the West Rand, offering unemployed youth the opportunity to gain experience in the financial services and insurance industry. The learnership, which is set to commence in October 2026, is aimed at those interested in exploring a career in customer service, sales, administration … Read more
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has announced an Employee Health and Wellness Intern vacancy under the TUT ETDP-SETA Internship Programme. The internship is targeted at unemployed graduates with relevant qualifications and experience. The vacancy is available for a period of 24 months, with placement at Pretoria Campus in suitable cases. The application deadline is 21 … Read more
Stipend: R9,000 per monthContract: 12 monthsClosing date: 24 August 2026Location: Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville, with placements across South AfricaReference: 50904987LM / eskom_006424 Eskom has opened a Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunity for 25 unemployed young South Africans, offering participants the chance to gain 12 months of workplace experience within the energy industry. The programme is … Read more
Cartrack Academy has announced an opportunity for young people with disabilities to join its 2026 Disability Learnership Programme. The vacancy offers workplace experience to participants, who will be trained to gain skills that can support future employment. The 18-month learnership is based in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It is available to candidates aged 18 to 33 with … Read more
Young South Africans seeking a career in the security industry should send CVs to SiyandaSkills for their Security Learnership 2026 opportunities. The vacancy announcement targets unemployed South Africans aged 18 to 29, making it easier for young people who have struggled to secure their first job to gain skills and work experience in the field. … Read more
For graduates who have spent years studying to gain the necessary professional qualifications, Monocle Analyst Graduate Programme 2027 offers a route into the world of consulting and the banking/insurance sector. With their Analyst Graduate Programme 2027, Monocle specialises in postgraduate recruitment from Finance, Data, Engineering and Science disciplines. The company appears to be prioritizing the … Read more