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Home and online schooling are giving South African families more options for educating children outside the traditional classroom. While conventional schools remain the main education route for many learners, alternative schooling models can provide greater flexibility around learning pace, study schedules, technology and individual learner needs. For some families, the appeal is the ability to … Read more

Lerato ChabalalaPublished: 16 June 2026Category: Careers, Employment Trends, Skills Development, Future of Work As technology reshapes industries and businesses adapt to economic changes, employers across South Africa are increasingly focusing on a new set of skills that can drive productivity, innovation, and growth. Recent workforce reports reveal that demand is accelerating in areas such as … Read more

Published: 6 June 2026Author: Learato ChabalalaCategory: Learnerships | Career Development | Skills Training Why SETA Career Portals Are Becoming Essential for Job Seekers For many South Africans, finding opportunities to gain workplace experience remains one of the biggest challenges after completing school, college, or university studies. Fortunately, South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) … Read more

Mixed Reviews Emerge Around Services SETA Learnerships as Thousands of Young South Africans Continue Applying for Skills Programmes Services SETA learnerships continue attracting thousands of unemployed South African youth looking for workplace experience, accredited qualifications and monthly stipends in 2026. The organisation remains one of South Africa’s largest Sector Education and Training Authorities, funding learnerships, … Read more

Sasol, Absa, Motus, iLearn and Other Major Employers Open Applications for Youth Opportunities in 2026 Thousands of unemployed South African youth are searching for learnership opportunities in 2026 as companies across banking, logistics, retail, telecommunications, mining and manufacturing continue opening applications for entry-level training programmes. Many of these learnerships offer monthly stipends, accredited qualifications, practical … Read more

Introduction Getting a rejection from a SETA bursary can feel discouraging—especially if you were relying on that funding to continue your studies. But a rejection does not mean the end of your options. In South Africa’s skills development system, bursaries are competitive and limited. Many qualified applicants are not selected simply because of funding caps, … Read more

Introduction For many South Africans—especially young job seekers—understanding how to access real career opportunities can feel overwhelming. With so many learnerships, internships, and training programmes available, it’s easy to miss out simply because you don’t know where to start. This is where SETA Careers plays an important role. It acts as a bridge between education … Read more