South African Education, Careers & Opportunities News
South African students who are interested in becoming teachers can prepare to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary for 2027 from 1 October 2026. The bursaries program is a valuable form of support for people who want to enter the area of education, for students who need to study for teaching degrees. Applicants must be … Read more
Students preparing for qualifications in education or sport can apply for learnership opportunities at Bergvliet Primary School in Cape Town, Western Cape, for the 2027 academic year. The primary school is inviting suitable candidates to take up positions in the Foundation and Senior Phase, and Sports Department advertised on the School Governing Body (SGB) list … Read more
Starting out in the working world can be daunting for inexperienced South Africans. Whether they are freshly graduated or without a formal qualification but with a dream-job in sight, young people often need to build skills, gain occupational training and understand what a role actually involves before taking on their first job. SETA learnerships can … Read more
From choosing subjects in Grade 9 to comparing university options, TVET colleges, apprenticeships and learnerships, career guidance can help young South Africans understand their choices and options so they make the right decisions about their future. Many students will choose what they think are popular careers without really knowing what those careers involve, or without … Read more
South Africans wanting to become a qualified artisan in 2027 should research which Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) oversees their desired trade before applying to an apprenticeship, learnership or artisan training program. There are a number of SETA’s supporting skills development in manufacturing, engineering and related industries, but not all artisan careers in South … Read more
Ndengetho High School has unveiled its list of proud learners in the academic year 2026, who achieved the highest percentage in the various subjects available in the institution. The school acknowledged the young ones’ hard work, commitment, and the need to pursue education as a means of unlocking their future. The top scorers in the … Read more
University of Venda (UNIVEN) students got the chance to speak with employers, and industry and government representatives at a three-day career expo hosted by the university’s Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law. Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law Career Expo set out to connect students and organisations with an interest in establishing links between higher … Read more
There are no simple answers to the debate about whether private schools in South Africa deliver an education that is better than what is available in public schools. The quality of schools can vary significantly across the board, with both public and private schools having certain advantages, depending on the circumstances. A well-run public school … Read more
Sasol announced a 36-month Maintenance and Production Learnership in Sasolburg with training opportunities in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical and Chemical Plant Operations. The learnership will be offered on a 36-month fixed-term contract which includes work-integrated learning plus structured or institutional learning. Applications for the opportunity will be accepted until 16 October 2026. The Sasol Maintenance and … Read more
Lesaka Technologies is calling for graduate applications to its APEX Graduate Programme 2027, a permanent graduate opportunity in Johannesburg, Gauteng for graduates with excellent academic records, leadership potential and an interest in technology, finance or operations. Applications close on 30 October 2026. Unlike a traditional graduate opportunity focused on a short internship, Lesaka state that … Read more