If you’re serious about landing a learnership or internship in South Africa, act fast. High-value programs are closing before 01 May 2026. They give unemployed youth and graduates real workplace skills, industry know-how, and a monthly stipend. Here are 7 must-apply learnerships before 01 May 2026 you should not miss.
1. Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) ICT Experiential Learnerships 2026
The Moses Kotane Research Institute offers this program for South African unemployed ICT graduates. 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 government IT, such as helpdesk support, procurement systems, and digital services. This is a top pick for those starting in IT roles.
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. It opens doors to the fast-growing IT and cybersecurity fields. Entry-level candidates can build key skills here.
3. AVI Limited (I&J) YES4Youth Learnerships 2026
AVI Limited’s YES4Youth program targets youth for work experience. It closes on 30 April 2026 in Cape Town, Western Cape. Participants get entry-level exposure in corporate and industrial settings. This helps build a strong start in business environments.
4. Harmony Gold Learnerships 2026
Harmony Gold seeks unemployed South African youth for its 2026/2027 learnerships. The deadline is 30 April 2026, with sites across South Africa. Fields cover rigger, boilermaker, and fitter roles in mining. It suits those drawn to technical trades in the mining sector.
5. Rohlig-Grindrod Learnerships 2026
Rohlig-Grindrod offers learnerships for unemployed youth in logistics and supply chain. Applications end on 30 April 2026 in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. This program taps into one of South Africa’s quickest-growing industries. You can learn practical skills for transport and operations jobs.
6. Ampath Phlebotomy Technician Learnerships 2027 (HWSETA-Funded)
Ampath Laboratories provides HWSETA-funded training for phlebotomy technicians. It closes on 30 April 2026 in Centurion and Durban. The focus is on healthcare and lab services, with hands-on blood collection work. This fits people interested in medical support careers.
7. Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)
Eskom has 10 spots for its Learner Plant Maintenance Programme 2026. Applications close on 01 May 2026 at sites across South Africa, lasting 2 years. It targets those with S4 Engineering qualifications for power generation and maintenance. This builds a solid path in energy sector jobs.
These spots fill up fast, so update your CV, certify documents, and apply to several. Complete every application fully to boost your odds.
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