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
Grads in Investments or Financial Planning? BDO’s Got a Year of Work Experience Going in Illovo If you’ve finished a qualification in Investments or Financial Planning but you’re still knocking on doors, this one’s for you. BDO South Africa is running a 12-month YES internship in its Wealth team in Illovo, Gauteng — a proper … Read more
Fancy a steady government job in the capital? The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development needs two Secretaries in Pretoria. Pay’s R237,453 a year, Level 05. And the good news for a lot of people: matric is really all it takes to get in the running. Here’s the catch worth knowing upfront. The two … Read more
If you’re trying to get your foot in the door in retail, Meridian Group might be worth a look. The company runs merchandising, sales and retail execution work all over the country, and it’s open to CVs from people just starting out. Head to Meridian’s official careers page and you’ll find a few ways in. … Read more
Here’s one for anyone with matric who wants a foot in the public service door. There are four Human Resource Clerk posts open at the Provincial Office in Parktown, Gauteng, and you don’t need any work experience to apply. The job pays R237,453 a year, plus 37% in lieu of benefits, on a three-year contract. … Read more
South Africans who’ve finished Grade 10, Grade 11 or matric have a shot at a batch of online learnerships run by the Sisekelo Institute of Business and Technology, advertised as available in every province. The programmes pay a stipend of between R3,800 and R5,800, depending on the qualification level. The pitch is that you get … 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