IkamvaYouth Paid Internship 2026/2027 Opens: R5 200 Monthly Stipend for Youth in Gauteng and Western Cape

IkamvaYouth Paid Internship 2026/2027

Introduction has officially opened applications for its Paid Internship Programme for 2026/2027. The programme offers unemployed young South Africans an opportunity to gain workplace experience, practical skills, and professional exposure across multiple departments and branch locations in Gauteng and the Western Cape. The internship programme runs from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and … Read more

Marula Engineering Learnership 2026 Opens: Artisan Training Opportunities in Mining Close 9 May

Marula Engineering learnership

Introduction South Africa’s mining and engineering sectors continue to rely heavily on skilled artisans to maintain equipment, ensure safety, and support production. For many young people with technical qualifications, learnerships remain one of the most practical routes into these careers. The Marula Engineering Learnership 2026 offers a structured pathway into artisan trades, combining hands-on workplace … Read more

Services SETA Pulse 2026 Launches: New PMU, Renewable Energy Skills Hub, and Expanded Career Initiatives

Services SETA Pulse 2026

Introduction The Services SETA has officially released its latest Services SETA Pulse newsletter, offering stakeholders a comprehensive update on key developments shaping skills development across the sector. This edition provides valuable insight into new institutional structures, emerging skills priorities, and ongoing programmes designed to improve employability and economic participation. For training providers, employers, and learners, … Read more

Services SETA Withdraws 2026 Funding Windows: What DG2026/27-01 Applicants Must Know

Services SETA Withdraws 2026 Funding Windows

Introduction The Services SETA has issued an important update affecting organisations, training providers, and employers that applied for funding in the 2026/27 cycle. The authority has formally withdrawn specific funding windows that many stakeholders were preparing for or had already applied to. This development has direct implications for organisations relying on SETA funding to implement … Read more

Nexio Digital Skills Learnership 2026 Opens: ICT Opportunity for Unemployed Youth Closes 8 May

Nexio Digital Skills Learnership 2026

Introduction South Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, creating demand for skills in areas such as IT support, cybersecurity, and project coordination. However, many young people struggle to enter the sector due to a lack of workplace experience. The Nexio Digital Skills Learnership Programme 2026 offers a practical solution. Delivered by Nexio, this 12-month programme … Read more

Services SETA Special Projects 2026/27 Funding Call: How NGOs Can Apply for Skills Development and Job Creation Support

Services SETA Special Projects

Introduction South Africa’s ongoing challenges around unemployment, inequality, and limited economic participation—especially in rural and township communities—require targeted, well-structured interventions. Non-profit organisations play a crucial role in delivering these interventions, particularly at community level. The Services SETA Special Projects 2026/27 funding call offers a strategic opportunity for eligible organisations to access funding for initiatives that … Read more

Services SETA Engages Learners at AMASA Career Expo in Free State, Expanding Access to Skills and Career Opportunities

Services SETA Engages Learners at AMASA Career

Introduction Access to accurate career guidance remains a critical challenge for many learners in rural and township communities across South Africa. Career expos play an important role in bridging this gap by connecting young people with institutions, industries, and real-world opportunities. Recently, Services SETA participated in the Accounting, Maths and Science Academy (AMASA) Career Expo … Read more