Learnerships in South Africa 2026

AFGRI has opened 40 AgriSETA and MerSETA apprenticeship opportunities for young South Africans who want to build a future in mechanical trades.

AFGRI Equipment invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

South Africa’s agricultural and earthmoving machinery sectors continue to face a shortage of qualified artisans.

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 Tractor and Earthmoving Apprentices for a three-year training pathway across its South African branch network. Candidates need Grade 12 with English and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, plus a valid driver’s licence.

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 apprentices for its 2026 Tractor Mechanic and Earthmoving Mechanic apprenticeship intake across South Africa.

ALPLA Southern Africa invites suitably qualified South African candidates to apply for the Plastics Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in Lanseria, Gauteng.

The City of Cape Town is inviting suitably qualified unemployed candidates to apply for its Training and Development Student Opportunities 2026, creating several routes into practical workplace experience for applicants ranging from Grade 10 and Matric candidates to TVET N6 students and

The South African Department of Transport invites TVET College students who have completed relevant N6 qualifications to apply for the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026 / 2027.

A Grade 12 certificate could open a route into South Africa’s pharmacy sector through Dis-Chem’s 2026 Dispensary Support opportunities.

For young South Africans hoping to build a technical career in the energy sector, Eskom has opened 20 Learner Plant Operator training positions for 2026.

Feltex invites suitably qualified South African candidates to apply for the Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2026 at its Connacher operation in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal.

GIBB is recruiting Civil Engineering graduates for its 2026 Youth Employment Service Programme in Johannesburg, offering market-related pay and up to 12 months of workplace experience within its GIBB Power delivery unit.

GIBB has opened its 2026 Youth Employment Service Programme to an unemployed Business Administration graduate who wants practical project administration experience.

James Fisher invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Trainee Coded Welder and Mechanical Fitter Programme 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Are you currently in Grade 12 and interested in Civil Engineering? If so, the Martin & East Matric Gap Year Programme 2027 could be one of the most valuable opportunities available to South African learners.

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) has opened applications for its Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Skills Development Opportunities for the 2026/2027 financial year, creating opportunities for unemployed young South Africans, TVET College learners and graduates who

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) invites unemployed South African youth, graduates and students requiring workplace experience to apply for the Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027.

Mpumalanga College of Nursing has opened applications for its 2027 three-year Diploma in Nursing intake, giving qualifying Mpumalanga residents aged 18 to 36 an opportunity to begin professional nursing training.

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Labour, is inviting suitably qualified unemployed young people to apply for the National Youth Service (NYS) Building Maintenance Programme 2026.

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the three-year Apprenticeship Programme 2026 / 2027.

NDC Personnel & Contractors is recruiting candidates for a permanent Fitter Apprenticeship 2026 in the manufacturing sector. Applicants need Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, an N3 Engineering Studies qualification and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Northam Platinum’s Booysendal operation is inviting applications for three Learnership (18.2) programmes for 2026, creating new training opportunities for people interested in building careers in South Africa’s mining, mineral-processing and engineering sectors.

Northam Platinum Booysendal invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Mining, Metallurgy and Auto Electrician Learnership (18.2) Programmes 2026.

Northam Platinum Booysendal Mine invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for the Mining Learnership (18.2) Programme 2026.

Northam Platinum has opened three Learnership 18.2 programmes in Mining, Metallurgy and Auto Electrician training at its Booysendal operation. Applicants have until 30 September 2026 to submit their documents, but the academic requirements differ significantly between the three programmes.

NTT DATA invites suitably qualified recent graduates to apply for the Young Talent Graduate Programme 2027 in Johannesburg.

OVK Retail has opened its 2027 Learnership Programme to matriculants who want practical exposure to commerce, agriculture, customer service and marketing.

Prilla is inviting Matriculants to submit applications for its 2026 learnership opportunity, giving candidates with Grade 12 a chance to pursue workplace exposure with a South African textile manufacturer.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) invites young South African citizens to apply for the Customs & Excise Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027.

Young people with a strong interest in mechanics, machinery and agriculture have a practical opportunity to build a technical career through the Senwes Equipment Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

Senwes Equipment invites young South Africans to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

A Grade 12 certificate and a valid driver’s licence could open the door to practical experience in South Africa’s grain industry.

Senwes Grainlink invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the 12-month Grainlink Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 at selected Senwes silos.

Transnet is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Trainee Controller Learnership Training Programme 2026, an opportunity designed to train successful applicants in the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products through South Africa’s pipeline network.

Transnet is recruiting candidates for its 2026 Trainee Controller Learnership, giving people with Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science or relevant N3 Technical Engineering qualifications an opportunity to develop specialised pipeline operations skills.

Transnet invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Trainee Controller Learnership Programme 2026 at various locations across South Africa.

Seven aspiring artisans have an opportunity to complete three years of structured engineering training with Tronox KZN Sands. The intake covers Electrician, Instrument Mechanician, Fitter and Boilermaker trades, with applicants needing Grade 12, relevant N3 subjects and a valid driver’s licence.

Tronox KZN Sands invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal.

Valterra Platinum is recruiting 16 unemployed candidates for its 2026 Engineering Learnership Programme, offering structured artisan training across six trades.

Valterra Platinum is recruiting unemployed candidates for 16 Engineering Learnership positions across six artisan disciplines, including Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking, Electrical, Rigging, Instrumentation and Millwright training.

Valterra Platinum is inviting unemployed South Africans to apply for its Engineering Learnership Programme Intake 2026, offering an important pathway for young people who want to become qualified artisans in South Africa’s mining and engineering sector. The Engineering Learnership Programme (18.

Valterra Platinum invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 at its Rustenburg operations.

Valterra Platinum invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2) 2026 for Fitter, Boilermaker, Rigger, Electrician, Instrument Mechanician and Millwright opportunities.

Vhembe TVET College has opened applications for its 2027 Occupational Programmes, with 31 training options available across five campuses.

Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd invites South African TVET College students residing in Kariega and Gqeberha to apply for the Experiential Trainee Programme 2026 within the Learning Academy - Human Resources (Kariega).

The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure invites unemployed South African youth to apply for funded Plumbing and Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities for 2026.

If you can weld, code, cook, repair vehicles, work with electrical systems, style hair or demonstrate another specialised practical skill, WorldSkills South Africa 2027 could put that ability on a national stage.

Applications are officially open for the WorldSkills South Africa 2027 National Competition, giving talented students, apprentices, learners and qualifying skilled candidates across South Africa an opportunity to demonstrate their practical abilities on a national stage.