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
A programme supporting career development, in partnership with Services SETA, is expanding to reach more learners in the Gert Sibande District with activities taking place at Bee Maseko Secondary School and Camden Combined School, in addition to Masizakhe Secondary School. The programme is designed to support learners by exposing them to the range of career … Read more
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Skills Development Programmes, providing opportunities for unemployed youth, graduates and learners to gain technical training and practical workplace experience in municipal infrastructure. The programmes include a three-year Apprenticeship Programme, a two-year Experiential Learnership Programme for unemployed graduates, and Work … Read more
The Wits Crucible Centre for Entrepreneurship and Wits Business School have achieved two milestones in supporting entrepreneurship: the completion of a Technopreneurship Accelerator Programme and the groundbreaking of 47 Main, a new entrepreneurship-focused space at Wits. The two milestones were celebrated in an event where delegates, leaders of academia, key figures in business and individuals … Read more
Grade 11 and 12 learners at Kutsalani Secondary School in KaBokweni, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, have received guidance on funding, post-school education and skills-development opportunities as Services SETA and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) took part in a student awareness campaign. The engagement focused on giving learners practical information they can use when planning what … Read more
South Africans planning to study at a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in 2027 have begun to prepare to apply. A number of colleges have already published information concerning their upcoming intake. A circulated list of 12 TVET Colleges includes Ekurhuleni East, South West Gauteng, Westcol, Ikhala, Lephalale, Vhembe, Ingwe, Port … Read more
Mpumalanga Grade 9 learners should think carefully about their future careers and subject choices, according to Services SETA, which is participating in a weeklong career exhibition in the Nkangala District. Yesterday the Services Sector Education and Training Authority visited Alex Benjamin Secondary School and Kwazamokuhle Secondary School in a programme to guide young people about … Read more
Unemployed South Africans studying courses backed by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) are being warned to understand the implications of a funded skills programme before accepting an offer of study. Concerns were raised after reports on 2 September 2026 regarding disruptions to state-funded programmes which left learners questioning the value of … Read more
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has opened applications for their 2027 External Bursary Programme, offering eligible South African students financial support towards their studies, including covering a student’s full tuition and registration fees. The bursary provides support to qualifying undergraduate and postgraduate students, with Master’s students being eligible for a research allowance of up … Read more