Pepkor Lifestyle W&R SETA learnership 2026 applications are now open, offering unemployed youth a pathway into retail careers across South Africa. The Pepkor Lifestyle, working with the Wholesale and Retail SETA, is investing in entry-level skills development. As retail remains one of the largest employers in the country, learnerships like this help young people gain … Read more
Howden apprenticeship programme 2026 applications are now open, offering unemployed youth a direct pathway into artisan careers through structured engineering training. The Chart Industries, through its Howden South Africa division, is investing in technical skills development across Gauteng and Mpumalanga. As demand grows for qualified artisans in energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, apprenticeships like this … Read more
Western Cape pharmacist assistant learnership 2026 applications are now open for youth seeking healthcare training opportunities. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has opened applications for its Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme for 2026, offering structured training and workplace experience through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme will place learners in healthcare … Read more
LearnEx is continuing to roll out skills development learnerships in 2026, aimed at linking training directly to workplace experience. The programmes form part of the organisation’s broader work with employers to address skills gaps and meet SETA requirements. The learnerships combine accredited training with on-the-job learning and are offered across areas such as ICT, office … Read more
In KwaZulu-Natal, a new cellphone repair training programme is being rolled out to help unemployed residents gain hands-on skills that can generate income quickly. The four-week programme will take place in Durban and focuses on cellphone diagnostics, repairs, and basic business skills. It is designed to support people who want to work for themselves, offer … Read more
South Africa’s mining industry depends on training programmes to build technical skills and prepare young people for engineering roles. At Exxaro’s Leeuwpan Mine in Limpopo, a new intake of engineering learners will form part of this skills development effort in 2026. The learnership combines classroom-based training with hands-on work at an operating coal mine. It … Read more
Capitec Bank has confirmed the opening of its Bank Better Champion Learnership Pipeline for 2026, with placements available across several provinces in South Africa. The learnership is linked to branch needs in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Free State. The programme is aimed at young people who have … Read more
Manufacturing remains one of South Africa’s most important sources of technical skills development, especially for young people who do not immediately enter higher education. As industries modernise and production standards tighten, companies increasingly rely on structured learnerships to prepare new entrants for the realities of industrial work. The South African Breweries, part of AB InBev, … Read more