If you want to build skills and get paid work experience in South Africa, act fast. Several top learnerships close before 01 May 2026. These programs offer real jobs, training, and a monthly stipend for unemployed youth and graduates. Here are 7 must-apply learnerships before 01 May 2026 that match high-demand fields like IT, mining, and healthcare.
1. Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) ICT Experiential Learnerships 2026
The Moses Kotane Research Institute offers this program for ICT graduates in South Africa. It runs for 24 months in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with a stipend of R7,000 to R10,000 per month. You will gain hands-on skills in helpdesk support, procurement systems, and government IT services. This is a great way to start a career in public sector technology.
2. MANCOSA Cybersecurity Learnerships 2026
MANCOSA, with The Transcendance Group, runs this cybersecurity program for unemployed youth. Applications close on 28 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape, and it pays a MICTSETA-aligned stipend. The training focuses on key IT security skills in a growing field. Many graduates find jobs right after due to high demand.
3. AVI Limited (I&J) YES4Youth Learnerships 2026
AVI Limited’s YES4Youth program gives entry-level work experience to young people. It ends applications on 30 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will learn corporate and industrial skills in a real job setting. This helps build your resume for future roles.
4. Harmony Gold Learnerships 2026
Harmony Gold opens spots for unemployed youth in trades like rigger, boilermaker, and fitter. The deadline is 30 April 2026, with sites across South Africa. This program trains you for mining jobs with practical on-site work. It suits those who like technical hands-on careers.
5. Rohlig-Grindrod Learnerships 2026
Rohlig-Grindrod offers training in logistics and supply chain for unemployed youth. Apply by 30 April 2026 in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, or KwaZulu-Natal. You will handle real supply tasks in a fast-growing industry. This opens doors to steady jobs in transport and trade.
6. Ampath Phlebotomy Technician Learnerships 2027 (HWSETA-Funded)
Ampath Laboratories seeks people for phlebotomy technician training, funded by HWSETA. The cutoff is 30 April 2026 in Centurion or Durban. Learn blood collection and lab skills for healthcare roles. It is perfect for those who want to work in medical labs.
7. Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)
Eskom has 10 spots for plant maintenance learners with S4 Engineering qualifications. It closes on 01 May 2026 at sites across South Africa and lasts 2 years. Focus on power generation and repair work in energy. This builds a strong path in the power sector.
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