More than 70,000 eligible students have been cleared to register after NSFAS intervened to address funding and registration problems at some universities. The relief follows concerns by Unisa and six other technikon students whose NSFAS funding and registration got stuck in administrative and funding problems The intervention comes as NSFAS administrator Prof Hlengani Mathebula takes […]
A proposal to graduate students’ debt repayment and link it to their income has reignited a debate over funding for NSFAS and sustainability in higher education. Sioux McKenna, director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies at Rhodes University, has called for a more robust system of recovering payments from graduates. Her comments come as universities […]
South African students who are unable to fund their own studies have several options to choose from, but there is no one-size-fits-all student grant. For those who qualify, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) represents the biggest student funding programme in South Africa, but bursaries, financial aid, government-sponsored opportunities, company-sponsored options, and other funds […]
Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Yusuf Cassim, has identified his focus on expanding access to quality education for disadvantaged South African students as a priority after his recent appointment. Cassim stated his intention to champion the cause of those less privileged and to broaden their access to quality education and opportunities […]
A 36-month Centre of Specialisation programme is offering an opportunity for young people interested in developing careers in the engineering and manufacturing sector. The programme is offered in partnership with AgriSETA and is based at the Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre. Applicants aged 18 to 35 who meet the stated academic and technical […]
The Forever Learnership Programme 2027 is inviting eligible Grade 12 applicants aged 18 to 27 to submit their applications before the 14 August 2026 deadline. The learnership is aimed specifically at young people who have completed Grade 12 / Senior Certificate and meet the required English and Mathematics Literacy results. Applicants must submit their CV […]
Vector Logistics is inviting applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme, offering permanent employment from day one to graduates and final-year students interested in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, analytics and commercial careers. The programme starts on 1 February 2027, with applications closing on 7 September 2026. Vector Logistics is a major integrated supply chain and […]
Corruseal is offering a structured two-year Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme in Cape Town for graduates with relevant qualifications in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, economics and related fields. The programme is designed to give graduates practical exposure to the full manufacturing supply chain, including planning, procurement, production, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, customer service and […]
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to expand access to coding, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital skills for learners and teachers in underserved communities, with the programme expected to begin reaching schools in early 2027. The initiative will use a mobile computer laboratory to take technology training directly to schools that […]
Booyco Electronics is offering a learnership opportunity in Boksburg, Gauteng, aimed at motivated individuals who want to combine structured learning with practical workplace experience. According to the vacancy information provided, successful applicants will receive financial support of R7,000 while gaining theoretical knowledge and on-the-job experience. The stated closing date is 14 August 2026. The opportunity […]
