The Gauteng Department of Education has made alternative arrangements for Grade 12 learners who were impacted by water supply interruptions in Westbury and Coronationville. Matriculants in these neighborhoods have been placed in other schools in order to facilitate examinations as the water crisis drags on. The move allows learners to resume examinations while the water […]
Valterra Platinum has opened applications for an Engineering Learnership Programme at Mototolo Mine, giving unemployed South Africans a chance to acquire skills in four specialisations and attain qualifications as artisans. The Mototolo learnership is open to electricians, boilermaker platers, diesel mechanics and auto electricians, with five positions available in total. Applications are due by 20 […]
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube Celebrates with Education Stakeholders, Partners at National Teachers’ Awards Winners Brunch in Johannesburg The Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube today joined education stakeholders and partners in celebrating teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the education sector at the National Teachers’ Awards Winners Brunch in Johannesburg. The brunch, which […]
South Africa continues to celebrate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Month in August, with a focus on colleges and the career opportunities they present through occupational qualifications. The national campaign promotes TVET colleges as a valuable option for those considering their educational and career development options. TVET Colleges Provide Learners with Practical Career […]
More than 300 students at Northern Cape Urban TVET College in Kimberley have been educated on bursary funding and skills development after a Services SETA activation campaign. The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) rolled out the campaign in collaboration with Skills Development Promotion Organization (SAPCO) as part of its commitment to providing […]
Young South Africans interested in automotive engineering and motor mechanics can apply for a three-person Automotive Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme based at Toyota’s Prospecton operation in Durban. The apprenticeship was posted on 21 August 2026 and will provide successful candidates with structured training towards the Automotive Motor Mechanic trade. The programme is offered on a […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is under new scrutiny after a Public Protector investigation found there were significant governance and administrative issues surrounding the funding of students. The Public Protector’s report into NSFAS found there were irregularities in the funding of more than 40 000 students at 76 institutions of higher education with […]
The Eastern Cape Education Department has reportedly failed to fund schools to the extent of the national per learner norms in recent years, with implications for the no-fee schools in the province. According to reports about the ongoing dispute, the local education department has admitted to underfunding schools below the applicable national standards. This is […]
Finance and investment graduates seeking to acquire experience in mergers, acquisitions and valuations may want to consider the KPMG South Africa Deal Advisory Graduate Programme for FY2027 in Johannesburg. The three-year graduate programme provides participants with an opportunity to gain valuable insight in multiple areas of financial advisory, working with local and international teams. The […]
There is an abundance of graduates in South Africa who complete their studies only to discover that the best is yet to come; the challenge of landing a job that will allow them to utilise their qualifications. Workplace training programmes can play a critical role in addressing this challenge. However, in order to ensure that […]
