The Department of Transport has opened a big graduate and student intake for its 2027/2029 internship programme, and it stretches far wider than the transport degrees you’d expect. From administration and finance to IT, human resources, aviation, maritime, rail and transport planning, there’s a place on the list for a surprising range of qualifications. Graduate … Read more
The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for five General Workers to handle civil maintenance in the Western Cape, and the entry bar is low enough that plenty of jobseekers will qualify. The posts pay R144,024 a year and the closing date is 5 October 2026. The jobs are based at the Breede/Gouritz operations … Read more
The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring an Administration Clerk to handle Digital Court Recording System duties at the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town. It’s a specialised entry point into court administration, and matric is enough to get your foot in the door. The post pays R237,453 to R279,708 … Read more
If you’ve got matric and you’re after your first government job, this one’s worth a proper look. The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring a Data Capturer at the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town, and the advert is clear on the part that matters most to school-leavers: no work … Read more
CemAir is hiring a Ramp Agent, or baggage handler, for its operations at Richards Bay Airport in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a permanent, on-site post under reference #RampRCB, and it’s very much a physical, airside job rather than a desk one. If you picture aviation work as a quiet terminal office, this isn’t that. You’d be out … Read more
Student teachers in Gauteng have a way to get into the classroom before they’ve finished qualifying. Nova Pioneer is hiring a 2027 Apprentice Teacher for its Midrand Primary campus — a Foundation Phase role built specifically for people who won’t yet be qualified teachers when the year starts. That’s the key thing to understand up … Read more
South Deep Gold Mine has put out an engineering learnership for aspiring riggers and ropesmen, and there are two things to get straight before you even think about applying: you need to live in one of the mine’s host communities, and you need more than just matric behind you. This isn’t a general entry-level programme. … Read more
Matriculants looking to break into the insurance industry have a paid, structured route to try. Global broker Marsh has opened its 2027 Learnership Programme, a 12-month opportunity that pairs on-the-job training with a recognised qualification and a monthly stipend — and it’s aimed at young South Africans who haven’t yet started tertiary studies or a … Read more
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority has invested R300 million in a Real Estate Learnership Programme that will enable young South Africans to attain a qualification and enter the property sector. The programme has commenced enrolling learners in Mpumalanga, with 200 young people selected to participate. The level of interest was significantly high, with … Read more
South Africans looking to gain work experience and study can register their interest through The BEE Chamber – which offers information regarding learnership programmes provided by its preferred training service providers. There is an important caveat to keep in mind for would-be-applicants: The BEE Chamber states that it is not itself a learnership training provider … Read more