The University of South Africa (Unisa) has used its participation in the WorldSkills Conference in Shanghai, China, to highlight the role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in preparing young people and workers for a changing global economy. The international event brought together government representatives, universities, industry leaders and skills development organisations to … Read more
A learnership can assist a South African in gaining qualifications to boost their employment chances, plus gain experience to help with the application of what they have learned. This could support someone towards a high paying remote career if they can learn technology or other digital enabled skills. This matters to unemployed South Africans because … Read more
Busamed is inviting applications from unemployed South Africans interested in building a career in the pharmacy sector through its Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Learnership Programme. The opportunities are available at two private hospitals: Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital and Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital. The Hillcrest opportunity has four positions available, while the Paardevlei listing also invites applications … Read more
FlySafair is inviting applications for a temporary Customer Service Agent position in its Passenger Services department. Candidates with Grade 12, airport experience and ticket sales experience are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will assist passengers with bookings, ticket purchases, flight changes and travel-related enquiries. The vacancy offers an opportunity for candidates with customer service … Read more
AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) is inviting applications for 14 positions in its 2026/27 Farming Learnership Programme at Vastfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North, Gauteng. The programme is designed to give successful candidates practical and theoretical training in crop and animal farming. The opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African citizens who have completed Grade 12 … Read more
South Africans looking for a more flexible way to pursue workplace skills training in 2027 will find online and blended learnerships available across a range of occupations from business administration and management, logistics and retail, to hospitality and security. CSG’s skills division reports that it offers a number of its learnerships via Microsoft Teams, as … Read more
South African businesses looking to improve employee skills may be able to access funding through the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). These grants can support workplace training, help address skills shortages and reduce eligible training costs when employers meet the relevant requirements. For businesses in the services sector, understanding how the grant … Read more
South Africans looking for practical workplace skills can turn to services SETA skills programmes. These initiatives aim to provide training and development relevant to the skills sector. A skills programme is not a degree or equivalent, though depending on the course, learners may undertake assessments and build credits towards a qualification. Not every services SETA … Read more
For South Africans needing work experience, occupational training or a path to employment, Services SETA work-based learning programmes may help individuals acquire essential skills for the services sector. However, there are multiple requirements in addition to visiting a website and submitting a CV. The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) facilitates skills development by … Read more
Employed South Africans can take up certain learning programmes sponsored or supported by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). This includes gaining better qualifications, learning new skills and advancing their careers without necessarily quitting their jobs. While many publicly advertised learnerships are aimed at unemployed applicants, skills development is also supposed to … Read more