South African students seeking finance assistance do not have to choose between the NSFAS and private bursaries at the point of application. In most cases, students can apply for multiple funders while they wait for a response from one organisation. The situation becomes more complex if a student has been approved for both NSFAS and … Read more
Lucchini SA is providing 10 learnership positions in Production Technology in Germiston, Gauteng. These are 12-month learnerships during which participants will gain exposure to manufacturing and production activities. The vacancy information may attract young South Africans who are eager to obtain hands-on experience in an economic sector that plays a significant role in the country’s … Read more
South African students with a plan to study in 2027 may be eligible for financial assistance through Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). There are many choices to consider, though, before investigating one funding option. Applicants should compare the qualifying criteria, application processes, financial benefits and attached conditions for each bursary opportunity. Unlike one nationwide … Read more
Students in South Africa who are planning to start studying at a university or TVET college in 2027 will find that there are bursaries available from the country’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). SETAs are responsible for the development of skills in specific sectors, and a number of them offer bursaries or training opportunities … Read more
South Africans with an interest in Early Childhood Development (ECD) have a variety of options available in 2027, whether they seek qualifications for a career in the sector or plan to manage an ECD facility. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is continuing its work to support wider access to early learning and improve registration … Read more
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