{"id":36,"date":"2026-03-10T16:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/learnerships\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:37:20","slug":"available-learnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/learnerships\/available-learnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Available Learnerships for 2026: Full List and Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South Africa\u2019s learnerships for 2026 are training programmes <\/a>that help young people gain workplace skills while earning a monthly stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These programmes combine practical work with classroom or online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most learnerships are funded by the government or employers and lead to a nationally recognised qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many learnerships are being advertised now and have deadlines throughout 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Learnership Opportunities Available for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the learnerships that are open or becoming available for 2026 and their approximate deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Eskom YES Learnerships 2026 \u2013 closing 3 February 2026<\/strong>.
    This programme gives unemployed youth workplace experience and skills training in various corporate or technical areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Valterra Platinum Instrument Mechanician Learnerships 2026 \u2013 applications listed March 2026<\/strong>.
    Gain hands\u2011on skills in mechanical and instrument work in mining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Dis\u2011Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026 \u2013 closing 2 April 2026.<\/strong>
    This retail pharmacy training focuses on dispensary and customer support roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Glencore Engineering Learnerships 2026 \u2013 closing 13 March 2026<\/strong>.
    This is for technical and engineering workplace training in the mining sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Impala Platinum Fitting Learnerships 2026 \u2013 closing 11 March 2026.<\/strong>
    A technical learnership aimed at fitting and engineering skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. AVBOB & INSETA Learnership Opportunities 2026 \u2013 6 March 2026<\/strong>.
    Insurance and long\u2011term financial services training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Water & Wastewater Process Control Learnerships (EWSETA) \u2013 applications open in early 2026<\/strong>. Focused on utilities and environmental services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Transport, IT and Business Learnerships \u2013 many programmes open throughout early to mid\u20112026 <\/strong>through SETAs like MICT SETA, Transport SETA, and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Government backed and SETA\u2011funded learnerships \u2013 various sectors open throughout 2026.<\/strong> These are often announced on SETA official portals and may not list deadlines until adverts are published.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Learnership Deadlines You Should Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Many 2026 learnership deadlines fall early in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some SETA programmes closed late December 2025 for their 2026 intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Applicants were required to submit before 30 December 2025 to be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Most advertised learnerships have closing dates in January to March 2026, with a few extended into April to June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Deadlines can change and are sometimes filled early once employer quotas are reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Always confirm deadlines on the official application pages of employers or SETAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learnership Fields and Industries Covered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Learnerships for 2026 cover many sectors. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Engineering and Technical Services \u2013 such as mining, fitting and welding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Retail and Pharmacy Support \u2013 example Dis\u2011Chem dispensary support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Utilities and Infrastructure Services \u2013 water, wastewater, and environmental control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Youth Employment Service (YES) Programmes \u2013 corporate experience at large companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Insurance and Financial Services \u2013 long\u2011term insurance entry\u2011level training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Transport and Logistics, IT and Business Admin \u2013 programmes run through various SETAs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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