If you’re a student or unemployed youth looking for learnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities, February 2026 is a critical month. Several high-value learnerships and WIL programmes are closing soon, offering workplace experience, stipends, and pathways into long-term employment.
Below is a curated list of top learnerships closing on or before 16 February 2026 that you should apply for urgently.
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) Learnerships 2026
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency invites suitably qualified Financial Management N6 students to apply for an 18-month Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Placement.
This opportunity is ideal for students who have completed all theoretical modules and require practical workplace experience to qualify for a National Diploma in Financial Management.
Closing Date: 10 February 2026 at 16h30
Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/eastern-cape-parks-and-tourism-agency-ecpta-learnerships-2026/
SAB (AB InBev) Packaging Learnerships 2026
AB InBev (South African Breweries) is offering Packaging Learnerships for unemployed South African youth.
This learnership leads to a national qualification and combines classroom learning with practical on-site training at SAB facilities.
Closing Date: 12 February 2026
Locations: Multiple sites across South Africa
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/sab-ab-inbev-packaging-learnerships-2026/
Joe Morolong Municipality Traffic Traineeships / Learnerships
Joe Morolong Local Municipality invites unemployed youth to apply for Traffic Traineeships / Learnerships.
This programme is ideal for candidates interested in traffic policing and law enforcement careers within local government.
Closing Date: 14 February 2026
Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/joe-morolong-municipality-traffic-traineeships-learnerships-2025/
Value Group Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership 2026/2027
Value Group invites unemployed youth to apply for the Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner (NQF Level 5) Learnership.
This is a 12-month structured learnership starting in March 2026, offering valuable experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Duration: 12 months (2 March 2026 – 28 February 2027)
Locations: Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/value-group-learnerships-2026/
3 × Exxaro Leeuwpan Coal Engineering Learnerships 2026
Exxaro Leeuwpan Coal is offering three (3) Engineering Learnership Opportunities for unemployed South African youth.
Disciplines include Electrical, Boilermaking, Fitting and Machinery, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates pursuing artisan careers.
Closing Date: 16 February 2026
Location: Victor Khanye Local Municipality (VKLM), Mpumalanga
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/3-x-exxaro-leeuwpan-coal-learnerships-2026/
Final Tip for Applicants
These learnerships are highly competitive and close very soon. To improve your chances:
- Apply before the deadline
- Ensure documents are certified and complete
- Use the correct reference numbers
- Apply to multiple programmes if you qualify