{"id":44,"date":"2026-03-12T10:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/learnerships\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:04:32","slug":"learnership-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/learnerships\/learnership-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Learnership Jobs: Latest Entry-Level Vacancies in SA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learnerships in South Africa are structured programmes that combine training with real workplace experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are designed to help unemployed youth and entry\u2011level job seekers gain skills, a recognised qualification and workplace exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most learnerships <\/a>run for 12 to 24 months and include a monthly stipend while you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find learnerships in the public sector, SETA\u2011funded programmes and corporate training schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These opportunities are updated throughout the year and often open early in January to March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Learnership Jobs Are Available in South Africa Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many government departments and state\u2011owned enterprises offer learnership jobs that do not require previous work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For official learnership listings from the Department of Higher Education and Training, visit the DHET careers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Services SETA learner portal <\/a>lets you register as a learner and be notified when opportunities open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) also publish accredited learnerships in technical, business, retail and services sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these programmes pay learners a stipend while training and lead to an NQF\u2011recognized qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latest Government Learnership Vacancies You Can Apply For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some official learnership jobs currently open in South Africa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Public Service Learnerships<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Government departments across SA open learnerships in administration, finance, health, logistics and public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These roles often require a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate and are open to unemployed youth aged 18\u201335.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learnership posts in departments like Health, Public Works and Local Government are advertised on departmental career portals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, provincial health departments post support and auxiliary learnership roles through their official sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Learnerships<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Major state\u2011owned enterprises like Eskom regularly offer learnerships under the Youth Employment Service (YES).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These programmes combine workplace training with hands\u2011on exposure to engineering, operations, electrical and administrative fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Applications for YES learnerships are advertised on Eskom\u2019s official careers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. SETA\u2011Funded Learnerships<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        SETA programmes cover sectors such as IT, retail, banking, construction and manufacturing.
        Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n