South Africans looking to develop their occupational skills through learnerships, internships or work-based programmes should consider participating in Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) initiatives for 2027. However, it is vital to understand how the recruitment processes work. Services SETA sponsors skills development through various funding arrangements, which usually involve an employer and/or a … Read more

Having a job does not prevent you from having further training with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA). Some employed South Africans can qualify for certain learnerships and workplace skills development programs. This is good news for those who need to increase their skills, learn new occupational skills or prepare for a … Read more

SETA learnerships in South Africa may include a monthly stipend or learner allowance, but not every programme pays the same amount, and payment conditions vary by opportunity. Applicants should check the official advertisement and learnership agreement to confirm whether an allowance is offered, how much it is and when payments are made. Sector Education and … Read more

The South African Police Service (SAPS) recorded 156,131 profile registrations in less than 24 hours after opening recruitment for 5,500 police trainee posts for the 2026/2027 financial year, highlighting the intense competition for entry-level employment in South Africa. The recruitment drive opened at midnight on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. According to figures attributed to SAPS … Read more

SETA learnerships in South Africa can take several months to complete, with many programmes running for approximately 12 months. However, there is no single duration that applies to every learnership. The timeframe depends on the qualification, the occupational skills being developed, the training requirements and the specific programme offered by the relevant Sector Education and … Read more