MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarships 2027 Now Open – Future Leaders Invited to Apply Before 26 July

Scholarships Available for High School Learners, University Students and Future Chartered Accountants The MAD Leadership Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2027 Scholarship Programme, giving ambitious South African learners and students an opportunity to access educational support, leadership development and long-term mentorship. The foundation is inviting young people who demonstrate academic potential, leadership qualities … Read more

Department of Correctional Services Opens 2026 Graduate Internship Programme – Earn R8,174.75 Monthly

24-Month Government Internship Programme Now Open Across South Africa South African graduates seeking workplace experience in government have an opportunity to kick-start their careers through the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Graduate Internship Programme for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. The Department has announced multiple internship opportunities across various provinces and disciplines, offering unemployed graduates practical workplace … Read more

Sasol Lunched Learning Practitioner Instrumentation in Sasolburg – Applications Close 26 June 2026

Trade-Tested Instrumentation Artisans Wanted | Sasolburg, Free State | Apply Before 26 June 2026 One of South Africa’s leading energy and chemical companies is recruiting experienced Instrumentation Artisans to join its learning and development team. Sasol has announced a vacancy for a Learning Practitioner Instrumentation (Non-Permanent) position based in Sasolburg, offering skilled professionals an opportunity … Read more

Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship 2027 Opens for South African Postgraduates

Master’s, PhD and Research Funding Available | Applications Close 31 August 2026 For many talented South African graduates, the journey toward becoming a researcher, lecturer, scientist or academic leader often depends on one critical factor: funding. As postgraduate study costs continue to rise, scholarships remain an essential gateway for students determined to advance their education … Read more

Chris Hani District Municipality Opens 300 EPWP Security Guard Opportunities for 2026

Chris Hani District Municipality

Grade 9 Required | Monthly Stipend of R5,895 | Closing Date: 30 June 2026 Job seekers residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape have an opportunity to secure temporary employment through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The municipality has announced the recruitment of 300 Security Guards across several local municipalities, … Read more

EDUPower Training Academy Opens 2026 Learnership Applications for South African Youth

Grade 11 or Higher Required | Monthly Stipend Available | Closing Date: 20 July 2026 Thousands of young South Africans continue to face one major challenge after leaving school: finding meaningful work experience. While many have the ambition and potential to succeed, employers often seek candidates who already possess practical workplace skills. To help bridge … Read more

Hyundai SA Opens Sales Trainee Opportunities for 2026 – Grade 12 and Driver’s Licence Required

Applications Open in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town South Africans looking to build a career in the automotive industry have a new opportunity to gain valuable showroom experience through the Hyundai SA Sales Trainee Programme 2026. Offered through Motus Corporation, one of South Africa’s leading automotive retail groups, the programme is designed to help aspiring … Read more

Department of Water and Sanitation Lunched Switchboard Operators for 2026 – Grade 12 Required, Apply Before 30 June

Department of Water and Sanitation

Closing Date: 30 June 2026 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a new employment opportunity for South Africans seeking to enter the public service sector. Applications are now open for a Switchboard Operator position based in Worcester, Western Cape, offering a permanent government salary package and an opportunity to contribute to essential … Read more

Exxaro Matla Coal Opens 2026 Learnerships, Skills Programmes and Graduate Opportunities for Mpumalanga Youth

By Phindile DlomoPublished: 18 June 2026 Mining Giant Exxaro Offers New Career Development Opportunities at Matla Coal Mine Young people seeking practical workplace experience in South Africa’s mining sector have a new opportunity to launch their careers through the latest development programmes announced by Exxaro Resources. The company has opened applications for its 2026 Learnership … Read more

South Africa’s Reading Crisis Deepens: Most Learners Leave School Without the Skills Employers Need

By Phidile DlomoPublished: 18 June 2026 A Generation at Risk as Millions of South African Learners Struggle to Read, Learn and Find Work South Africa is facing a growing education emergency that extends far beyond classroom walls. While official statistics often highlight improving matric pass rates, education experts, economists, and civil society organizations warn that … Read more