Emmanuel Hlongwane 
Cape Town, South Africa — Pick n Pay Opens Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership (NQF Level 3) in Cape Town, offering young South Africans an opportunity to gain practical retail skills, workplace experience, and a nationally recognised qualification in 2026. Overview of the Pick n Pay Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership The Pick n Pay … Read more
The GCRA Bursary 2026 (Transnet Funded) is officially open, giving Gauteng-based students a major opportunity to access fully funded higher education in priority and scarce-skills fields. Administered by the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) in partnership with Transnet, this bursary programme plays a key role in developing future professionals for South Africa’s transport, logistics, engineering, … Read more
In 2026, thousands of South Africans will apply for SETA learnerships vs internships hoping to gain skills, work experience, and a pathway into employment. While both options are valuable, they are not the same—and choosing the wrong one can affect your career progress, income expectations, and long-term opportunities. Understanding SETA Programmes in South Africa South … Read more
The KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursary 2026 has officially opened, giving eligible students from the province an opportunity to access financial support for higher education. This bursary programme is part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to tertiary education, developing scarce skills, and building a capable workforce that can contribute to KwaZulu-Natal’s long-term social … Read more
The SAA Technical Apprenticeship & Learnership Programme 2026 is one of South Africa’s most respected aviation skills development opportunities, offering young people a direct pathway into the highly specialised world of aircraft maintenance and technical trades. Hosted by South African Airways Technical (SAAT), the programme combines structured training, real-world workplace exposure, and nationally recognised qualifications. … Read more
Valterra Platinum Launches Engineering Learnership Programme for 2026 Intake, reaffirming the company’s commitment to skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable growth within South Africa’s mining sector. The programme targets unemployed young South Africans who aspire to build long-term careers in engineering and technical trades linked to mining and heavy industry. As the demand for qualified … Read more
Applying to a public university is a big milestone, and once your application is submitted, the next important step is tracking your admission status. For thousands of applicants across South Africa, checking the UJ 2026 admission status is the moment where plans begin to feel real. Why Checking Your UJ Admission Status Matters Your admission … Read more
Introduction Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a core academic requirement for many career-focused qualifications offered at Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Designed to bridge theory and practice, WIL allows students to gain structured workplace experience aligned with their field of study before graduating. As universities and employers increasingly prioritise work-ready graduates, WIL has become more … Read more
The NERSA Bursary Programme 2026 has officially opened, offering financial support to qualifying South African students who wish to pursue studies aligned with the country’s energy and regulatory sectors. Administered by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), the bursary programme forms part of the regulator’s long-term skills development strategy aimed at strengthening technical, … Read more
South Africa’s electricity sector continues to invest in technical skills development as Eskom Opens Learner Intern Dip Engineering (Electrical) Programme 2026. This opportunity is aimed at Electrical Engineering diploma graduates who are seeking structured workplace exposure within a large-scale infrastructure environment. The programme offers hands-on learning, professional supervision, and practical experience aligned with Eskom’s construction and … Read more