As South Africa continues working to improve education quality and prepare learners for a rapidly changing economy, demand for qualified teachers remains strong in several specialist subject areas. Schools across the country continue to experience shortages in key disciplines, particularly those requiring specialised training. Among all teaching specialisations, Mathematics and Special Education remain the most … Read more
Published: 26 June 2026Category: Youth Development | Skills Programmes | Community News A renewed commitment to youth empowerment took centre stage in KwaVulindlela as the Msunduzi Municipality, in collaboration with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), successfully hosted the Vulindlela Youth Empowerment Summit 2026. Hosted at Nqabeni Community Hall, the summit united … Read more
South Africa’s Largest Freight Company Expands Youth Development Opportunities for 2026 Thousands of young South Africans searching for practical work experience may have an opportunity to launch their careers through the Transnet Learnership Programme 2026. As one of South Africa’s largest state-owned logistics and freight transport companies, Transnet continues to invest in skills development through … 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
Introduction Working with children is one of the most meaningful career paths in South Africa, but many aspiring childcare workers are unsure where to begin. The challenge is not a lack of passion—it is understanding which qualifications are required and how to enter the field correctly. The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority … Read more