If you’re looking to kickstart your career in South Africa, learnerships before 01 May 2026 offer a real shot at paid training and work experience. These programs target unemployed youth and graduates, providing stipends, skills, and industry exposure in fields like IT, mining, and healthcare. With deadlines approaching fast, check out these seven top opportunities and apply right away to boost your chances.
1. Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) ICT Experiential Learnerships 2026
The Moses Kotane Research Institute offers ICT Experiential Learnerships for unemployed South African graduates. It runs for 24 months in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with a monthly stipend between R7,000 and R10,000. You’ll gain hands-on skills in government IT, such as helpdesk support, procurement systems, and digital services. This is a great fit for ICT grads ready for real-world tech work.
2. MANCOSA Cybersecurity Learnerships 2026
MANCOSA, partnered with The Transcendance Group, runs a Cybersecurity Learnership for unemployed youth. Applications close on 28 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape, and it pays a MICTSETA-aligned stipend. The program opens doors to the growing cybersecurity and IT field with entry-level training. It’s perfect if you want to build skills in a high-demand area.
3. AVI Limited (I&J) YES4Youth Learnerships 2026
AVI Limited’s YES4Youth Work Experience Programme targets youth seeking entry-level roles. It closes on 30 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape. Participants get practical experience in corporate and industrial settings. This learnership helps you learn the basics of workplace skills in a structured environment.
4. Harmony Gold Learnerships 2026
Harmony Gold seeks unemployed South African youth for its 2026/2027 Learnership Programme. The deadline is 30 April 2026, with opportunities across South Africa in fields like rigger, boilermaker, and fitter. It focuses on mining and technical trades, offering solid training for hands-on careers. Apply if trades in the mining sector interest you.
5. Rohlig-Grindrod Learnerships 2026
Rohlig-Grindrod’s Learnership Programme is open to unemployed youth, closing on 30 April 2026. Locations include Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The focus is on logistics and supply chain, a sector with strong growth in South Africa. You’ll learn key operations skills for jobs in transport and distribution.
6. Ampath Phlebotomy Technician Learnerships 2027 (HWSETA-Funded)
Ampath Laboratories offers a Phlebotomy Technician Learnership funded by HWSETA, with applications due by 30 April 2026. Sites are in Centurion and Durban. This program trains you for healthcare and lab services, teaching blood collection and testing basics. It’s ideal for those drawn to medical support roles.
7. Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)
Eskom’s Learner Plant Maintenance Programme has 10 posts available, closing on 01 May 2026 at various sites across South Africa. It lasts two years and suits candidates with S4 Engineering qualifications. You’ll work on power generation and maintenance tasks. This builds a strong path in the energy sector.
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