If you want to gain real work experience in South Africa, act fast on these learnerships before 01 May 2026. Many programs offer unemployed youth and graduates a monthly stipend, industry skills, and entry into key sectors like IT, mining, and healthcare. Here are seven must-apply learnerships and internships closing soon.
1. Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) ICT Experiential Learnerships 2026
The Moses Kotane Research Institute invites South African unemployed ICT graduates to join its 2026 Learnership Programme. It runs for 24 months in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with a stipend of R7,000 to R10,000 per month. Participants get hands-on work in government IT areas such as helpdesk support, procurement systems, and digital services. This is a top choice for those starting in IT.
2. MANCOSA Cybersecurity Learnerships 2026
MANCOSA, with The Transcendance Group, offers a Cybersecurity Learnership for unemployed youth. Applications close on 28 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape, and it pays a stipend aligned with MICTSETA. The program provides entry into the growing cybersecurity and IT field. It equips learners with skills for high-demand jobs.
3. AVI Limited (I&J) YES4Youth Learnerships 2026
AVI Limited opens its YES4Youth Work Experience Programme for youth in 2026. It closes on 30 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape. This suits those seeking first workplace steps in corporate and industrial settings. Participants build practical skills for future roles.
4. Harmony Gold Learnerships 2026
Harmony Gold seeks unemployed South African youth for its 2026/2027 Learnership Programme. The deadline is 30 April 2026, with sites across South Africa. Fields cover rigger, boilermaker, and fitter trades in mining. It offers strong training for technical careers.
5. Rohlig-Grindrod Learnerships 2026
Rohlig-Grindrod calls for unemployed youth in its 2026 Learnership Programme. It ends on 30 April 2026 in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The focus is on logistics and supply chain, a sector with quick growth in South Africa. Learners gain key operational skills.
6. Ampath Phlebotomy Technician Learnerships 2027 (HWSETA-Funded)
Ampath Laboratories offers the Phlebotomy Technician Learnership for 2027, funded by HWSETA. Applications close 30 April 2026 in Centurion and Durban. This program trains people for healthcare and lab work. It provides certification and real-world practice.
7. Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)
Eskom has 10 spots in its Learner Plant Maintenance Programme for 2026. It closes on 01 May 2026 at sites across South Africa and lasts two years. It targets those with S4 Engineering qualifications for power generation and maintenance work. This builds a solid path in energy.
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