Learnerships

Unemployed South Africans interested in starting a career in the insurance industry can apply for the AVBOB Long-Term Insurance Unemployed Learnership Programme 2026 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. AVBOB is offering the programme in partnership with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). Successful applicants will complete a 12-month Occupational Certificate: Long-Term Insurance Adviser while gaining … Read more

By Ncebakazi Xatula | Updated July 3, 2026 A contact centre learnership at Boomerang Marketing could give unemployed young people in the Western Cape a practical route into customer service, sales, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) careers. The Boomerang Marketing Contact Centre Learnership 2026 is based in Wynberg, Western Cape, and gives unemployed youth the … Read more

The rapid transition toward digital banking ecosystems has reshaped the core operational structures of South Africa’s financial services industry. To manage high-volume transactions, protect sensitive customer metrics, and maintain continuous digital banking services, major institutions are shifting away from traditional, on-premises data centers. To build a sustainable pipeline of specialized technical talent to manage this … Read more

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues pushing thousands of young people to search for practical career pathways that offer more than short-term work. Against this backdrop, the Santam Learnership Programme 2026 has emerged as one of the country’s most valuable entry-level opportunities in the financial services sector. Applications are now officially open for the nationwide … Read more

Mr Price Group continues creating opportunities for unemployed youth through its JumpStart Programme, a retail work-readiness initiative designed to help young South Africans gain practical retail skills, workplace confidence, and employment opportunities within the retail sector. Although the programme is not a traditional SETA-accredited 12-month learnership, many young people refer to it as the “Mr … Read more

The global market for flavors, fragrances, beauty, and wellbeing solutions relies heavily on seamless corporate administration and robust customer management networks. To nurture the next generation of business administration talent in South Africa, Givaudan has opened applications for its Sales Assistant Learner Programme based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This entry-level commercial support role is structured for … Read more

The South African heavy industrial and mining sectors in 2026 continue to experience a structural demand for accredited, highly skilled technical artisans. To help close this critical skills gap and address regional youth unemployment, global mining giant Rio Tinto has officially opened applications for its 2026 Artisan Learnership Programme. Based primarily at its operational hubs … Read more

The South African financial sector in 2026 continues to evolve, with digital transformation and customer-centricity at its core. For young graduates looking to break into this competitive landscape, the Absa Home Loans Learnership Programme (Junior Learner – SSE) serves as a vital entry point. Based in Pretoria, this 12-month initiative is specifically designed to transition … Read more

South Africa’s employment landscape in 2026 is increasingly defined by a “skills-first” approach. For the thousands of young people navigating the current job market, the traditional gap between having a qualification and having workplace experience remains a significant hurdle. CSG Group, a leading South African business services provider, is actively bridging this gap through its … Read more

South Africa’s retail and wholesale landscape is undergoing a significant transformation in 2026, driven by digital integration and evolving supply chain logistics. At the center of this evolution is Massmart, one of Africa’s largest retail groups, which has officially opened applications for its 2026 Learnership Programme in Gauteng. For unemployed youth in the province, this … Read more