Transnet has opened a Trainee Controller learnership as part of efforts to develop personnel who can be trained for the specialised work associated with controlling the movement of petroleum products through its pipeline network. The opportunity, advertised under Transnet Corporate Centre’s youth development function, includes an eligibility criteria of either Grade 12 with the required … Read more
No Matric doesn’t always stop you from getting into ECD training or applying for every ECD learnership. The entry requirements can vary depending on the qualification and programme. This is an important condition to check when applying for ECD learnership since some online adverts can claim that you can apply for every ECD learnership. The … Read more
The terms ‘ECD learnership’ and ‘ECD course’ can appear to be interchangeable for South Africans considering an early childhood development (ECD) career path. However, one describes a specific kind of work-and-learning arrangement, while the other is a much broader category encompassing various kinds of education. This matters because an applicant considering an ECD qualification needs … Read more
Early childhood development (ECD) learnerships can offer South Africans the opportunity to gain qualifications and valuable experience in readiness for employment in the early childhood development sector. However, there is no single set of ECD learnership requirements that apply to every programme. Entry criteria can vary according to the qualification, training provider, employer, funding and … Read more
An Early Childhood Development (ECD) learnership is a work-attached learning programme that aims to provide skills needed for working with young children. For South Africans looking to study and work in early childhood development, an ECD learnership can offer a combination of training and experience. They can vary greatly depending on qualification, duration, entry requirements … Read more
Considering a SETA learnership or skills program might appear confusing, particularly for those in South Africa looking for opportunities for skills development. Both of these options fall under the same general category of training in South Africa but they do have quite different features – and outcomes. The main difference is that a learnership includes … Read more
Yes. NSFAS considers verified SASSA information when assessing its applicants for funding. Under the current NSFAS rules, applicants who are verified as SASSA social grant recipients automatically satisfy the financial requirements for a bursary. The receipt of a social grant from SASSA does not guarantee that a student will automatically receive money from the NSFAS. … Read more
South African students who intend to continue their studies at university can apply for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) funding opportunity and additional academic and personal support for 2027. The support programme is intended for students who require financial assistance to fund their studies at a higher institution of learning. Applications for ISFAP … Read more
To jobseekers considering a learnership in South Africa, the potential length plays a vital role in the process of making a decision. They might reasonably ask themselves, how long will the programme be expected to run, how much workplace training will it include and when will it be possible to complete it. The reality is … Read more
SETA learnerships can offer an opportunity for unemployed and employed South Africans to combine formal learning and practical workplace experience with a stipend for eligible unemployed learners. The benefits will depend on the particular SETA and programme, with stipends, qualifications, duration and workplace arrangements varying from one learnership to another. At the centre of a … Read more