How to Apply for the BDO Thrive Bursary and SAICA Trainee Programme in South Africa

BDO Thrive Bursary

BDO South Africa Opens Opportunities for Future Chartered Accountants BDO South Africa offers the: BDO Thrive Bursary Programme and: SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme for students pursuing careers as Chartered Accountants in South Africa. The programme supports students studying toward a: CA(SA) Qualification through bursary funding and SAICA-accredited training contracts. What Is the BDO Thrive Bursary? … Read more

SETA Learnership Age Limit Explained: Who Qualifies in South Africa (2026 Guide)

SETA Learnership Age Limit

Introduction For many South Africans exploring learnership opportunities, age requirements can be confusing. Some programmes seem to target only young people, while others appear open to a wider group. This uncertainty often leads applicants to miss opportunities simply because they assume they are too old—or too young—to qualify. Understanding the age limit for SETA learnerships … Read more

Learnerships vs Internships vs Apprenticeships in South Africa: Key Differences Explained (2026 Guide)

Learnerships vs Internships vs Apprenticeships

Introduction Choosing the right career pathway in South Africa can be confusing, especially when terms like learnerships, internships, and apprenticeships are often used interchangeably. While all three offer valuable work experience, they serve different purposes and lead to different outcomes. Understanding these differences is essential for making informed career decisions. Whether you are a school … Read more

Can You Study at a TVET College While on a Learnership? 2026 Guide for South African Students

TVET College While on a Learnership

Introduction Many South Africans looking to improve their career prospects often consider combining different learning opportunities. A common question is whether it is possible to study at a TVET college while participating in a SETA learnership. Both pathways offer valuable benefits. Learnerships provide workplace experience and a stipend, while TVET colleges focus on structured academic … Read more

Services SETA Bursary Students Informed to Submit Documents by 9 October

Services SETA Special Projects 2026/27

Services SETA bursary students at TVET colleges and universities who have experienced delays in funding and payments were informed that they should contact their institutions’ Financial Aid Offices to submit outstanding documents by 9 October 2026. The organisation apologised to affected students for the delays experienced with regard to finalising their bursary funding and payments, … Read more

Sasol 2027 learnerships: How many people will be recruited?

Sasol 2027 learnerships

South Africans who wish to apply for Sasol learnerships in 2027 may be wondering whether there is a confirmed total intake number. At present, there is no overall figure that has been released publicly for Sasol’s 2027 learnerships. Instead of releasing a national number that applies across all programmes, applicants should consider that this type … Read more

Sasol learnerships: Fields, Requirements, Duration and What Job Seekers Should Know

Sasol learnerships

Sasol learnerships offer South Africans the opportunity to gain occupational experience and workplace exposure in technical, production and business administration fields. Programmes can vary significantly according to the occupation, with some spanning 12 months while others – particularly technical and production-related programmes – can take up to 36 months to complete due to the volume … Read more

Poultry YES4Youth Programme 2026: Grade 12 youth can apply for 12-month work experience

Poultry YES4Youth Programme 2026

Supreme Poultry is advertising YES4Youth work experience opportunities for unemployed South Africans, with applications due on 9 October 2026. Candidates must be aged 18 to 28, with Grade 12 and no previous YES4Youth participation. The positions will start on 1 November 2026 and are advertised in North West, Limpopo and the Free State, including Hartbeesfontein, … Read more

Call For Applications: AGS Bursary 2027

AGS Bursary 2027

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary Programme 2027 is open to South African citizens pursuing or intending to pursue a Chartered Accountancy studies at a SAICA-endorsed university. The bursary is open to full-time students studying BCom Accounting (CA stream) or Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream). Applications for the 2027 bursary programme are made … Read more