Don’t Miss Out: Top Learnerships Closing in May 2026
South African youth and graduates have a limited window to apply for valuable learnerships and trainee programs. With application deadlines approaching rapidly, securing a spot in these opportunities before the end of May 2026 is key to gaining practical experience and advancing your career. These programs span various sectors, offering a chance to learn and grow in fields like banking, engineering, retail, and government.
NARYSEC Firefighter & Traffic Officer Trainee Programme
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is offering the National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) Trainee Programme. This is a great chance for unemployed South African youth to gain experience as a firefighter or traffic officer. The program is located in the Phumani Phungula Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal and applications close on May 25, 2026.
AFRIMAT Mechanical Fitting Learnerships
Afrimat is looking for unemployed South African youth to join their Mechanical Fitting Learnership Programme. This opportunity is based in Henley-on-Klip, Gauteng, and provides hands-on experience in mechanical fitting. The deadline to apply for this learnership is May 25, 2026.
CCBSA Visual Merchandiser Learnerships
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has openings for unemployed youth in their Visual Merchandiser Learnership Programme. This program offers a chance to learn about visual merchandising in retail environments. Positions are available in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, and Emondlo, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, with applications closing on May 25, 2026.
ABSA Junior Learnerships
Absa Group is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for their Junior Learnership Programme. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity within the banking sector. The learnership is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and the application deadline is May 27, 2026.
Thulamela Municipality ISDG Graduates Programme
The Thulamela Local Municipality is seeking suitably qualified unemployed graduates for its Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduates Programme. This program focuses on developing skills within the infrastructure sector. It is based in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, and applications close on May 27, 2026.
Knysna Municipality Learnership Opportunities
Knysna Municipality is offering 20 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for unemployed graduates and students. This is a valuable chance to gain practical experience within a municipal setting. These opportunities are located in Knysna, Western Cape, with applications closing on May 28, 2026.
SASSA TVET Learnerships
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites TVET College learners to apply for its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This program is designed to provide practical experience for students in relevant fields. The learnership is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, and the closing date for applications is May 29, 2026.
Santam Learnerships
Santam is offering a Learnership Programme for unemployed South African youth. This opportunity provides a pathway to gain experience in the insurance industry. The learnership is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026.
SHARE THIS POST WITH OTHERS
Conversation
0 Comments