South African youth and recent artisans still have several learnership and workplace training opportunities available with application deadlines between 13 and 16 October 2026.
Based on the current opportunities listed in the StudentRoom learnership category, programmes are still available at Transnet, James Fisher and Sasol, covering technical fields such as Carpentry, Instrumentation, Plumbing, Welding, Mechanical Fitting, Electrical work and Chemical Plant Operations.
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 13–16 October 2026
Learnership Locations: Various locations across South Africa
1. Transnet Work Integrated Technical Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Transnet invites suitably qualified South African youth who recently completed artisan trade tests to apply for the Work Integrated Technical Learner Programme 2026 / 2027.
Programme Duration: 24 months
Locations: Various Transnet sites across South Africa
The programme is aimed at recently qualified artisans who hold the relevant Trade Test / Red Seal certificate and need practical workplace experience.
Instrumentation
Closing Date: 13 October 2026
Location: Salt River, Cape Town
Reference Number: req5971
Applicants must have:
- Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate in Instrumentation.
- Completed the trade test within the past four years.
- Be aged between 18 and 35.
- Less than one year of work experience.
- South African citizenship.
Plumbing
Closing Date: 13 October 2026
Locations: Germiston, Koedoespoort, Bloemfontein, Uitenhage and Durban
Reference Number: req5970
Applicants must hold a Plumbing Trade Test Certificate, have completed their trade test within the past four years, be aged between 18 and 35 and have less than one year of work experience.
Carpentry
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Richards Bay, Saldanha, East London and Gqeberha
Reference Number: req6002
Applicants should have:
- Carpentry Trade Test Certificate.
- Completed the trade test within the past four years.
- Be aged 18–35.
- Less than one year of work experience.
How to Apply for Transnet Learnerships
Applications must be submitted through the official Transnet Talent Portal.
Click here to apply for Transnet Work Integrated Technical Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Applicants should search using the relevant reference number:
- req5971 – Instrumentation
- req5970 – Plumbing
- req6002 – Carpentry
2. James Fisher Coded Welder and Mechanical Fitter Learnership 2026
James Fisher invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Trainee Coded Welder and Mechanical Fitter Programme 2026 in Cape Town.
Application Closing Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 6 months
Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: Competitive
The programme provides practical exposure to welding, mechanical fitting, fabrication, assembly and manufacturing operations.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship or technical training programme at a minimum of NQF Level 4, or equivalent practical experience.
- A strong interest in welding and mechanical fitting.
- Interest in stainless steel TIG welding and stick welding.
- Good attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn from experienced artisans and mentors.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
How to Apply for James Fisher Learnership
Applications must be submitted through the James Fisher careers platform.
Click here to apply for James Fisher Coded Welder and Mechanical Fitter Learnership 2026
Applicants should apply as early as possible because the employer may close the vacancy before the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.
3. Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Sasol invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for the Maintenance and Production Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 in Sasolburg.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Location: Sasolburg, Free State
Reference Number: 13280
Contract Duration: 36 months
Available Sasol Learnership Fields
Opportunities are available in:
- Mechanical Fitting
- Electrical
- Chemical Plant Operations
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have either a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with six subjects including:
- Technical Mathematics or Mathematics.
- English.
- Technical Science or Physical Science.
Alternatively, applicants may have an N3 National Senior Certificate with six subjects including:
- Mathematics.
- English.
- Engineering Science.
How to Apply for Sasol Learnerships
Applications must be submitted online through Sasol’s recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Sasol Maintenance and Production Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Learnership Closing Dates at a Glance
| Programme | Closing Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Transnet Instrumentation WITL | 13 October 2026 | Salt River, Cape Town |
| Transnet Plumbing WITL | 13 October 2026 | Various locations |
| Transnet Carpentry WITL | 14 October 2026 | Various locations |
| James Fisher Welder & Mechanical Fitter | 14 October 2026 | Cape Town |
| Sasol Maintenance & Production | 16 October 2026 | Sasolburg |
These are opportunities with confirmed closing dates that remain open as of 10 October 2026 and close no later than 16 October 2026. StudentRoom also currently lists some learnerships where no closing date is specified, such as OUTsurance Hastings Direct, so those have not been included in this deadline-specific list.
Apply Before the Deadline
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day. Before applying, make sure that:
- Your qualification matches the programme.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your ID and qualifications are ready.
- Trade Test certificates are included where required.
- You use the correct vacancy reference number.
- Your contact details are correct.
- Your application is submitted before the advertised closing date.