Nikelwa Dladla

Introduction South Africa’s agriculture sector continues creating valuable skills development opportunities for unemployed youth and first-time job seekers seeking practical workplace experience. The B&T Skills Development Trainings Agriculture Learnership 2026 offers unemployed South Africans an opportunity to gain hands-on farming experience, practical agricultural training and workplace readiness skills through a structured 12-month programme. The learnership … Read more

Introduction Skills development opportunities continue to play a major role in helping South African youth gain workplace experience and improve employability. For people living with disabilities, accredited learnership programmes provide an important pathway into professional industries while offering practical training and financial support. A SETA-accredited Energy Learnership Programme for 2026 is now offering unemployed South … Read more

Introduction Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s biggest economic challenges, especially for young people without formal work experience. Learnership programmes continue to provide one of the most effective pathways into employment because they combine accredited training with real workplace exposure. The 2026 learnership opportunities linked to Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA) are … Read more

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

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

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

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