If you’re an unemployed South African youth looking to gain skills, earn a stipend, and boost your career prospects, this week is critical. Several major companies and public entities are closing their learnership applications before 06 March 2026.
Below are 5 must-apply learnerships you should submit before the deadline.
Momentum Insure Short-Term Insurance Learnerships 2026
Momentum Insure invites young South Africans to apply for the Short-Term Insurance Learnership 2026 in partnership with Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA).
Learnership Closing Date: 4 March 2026
Location: Sandton and Centurion, Gauteng
Programme Duration: 26 March 2026 – 31 March 2027
Qualification Awarded: FETC: Short-Term Insurance (NQF Level 4)
Stipend: Fixed monthly stipend
This 12-month programme offers a nationally recognised insurance qualification and valuable corporate exposure in the financial services sector.
Click here to apply for Momentum Insure Short-Term Insurance Learnerships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/momentum-insure-short-term-insurance-learnerships-2026/
Transnet Work Integrated Technical Learnerships 2026
Transnet SOC Ltd invites South African students to apply for the Work Integrated Technical Learner Programme 2026.
Reference Number: req4451
Closing Date: 04 March 2026
Location: Esselenpark, South Africa
Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Programme Duration: 12 Months
This programme provides structured workplace exposure in a technical environment, making it ideal for students requiring practical training.
Click here to apply for Transnet Work Integrated Technical Learnerships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/transnet-work-integrated-technical-learnerships-2026-2/
Mintek Work Integrated Learnerships 2026
Mintek invites South African students to apply for the Work Integrated Learner (WIL) Opportunity 2026.
Application Closing Date: 5 March 2026
Location: Randburg, South Africa
Contract Type: Internship / Work Integrated Learning
Salary Package: R100 152.00 CTC per annum (non-negotiable)
This opportunity offers practical industry exposure within South Africa’s leading mineral research organisation.
Click here to apply for Mintek Work Integrated Learnerships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/mintek-work-integrated-learnerships-2026/
Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 05 March 2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
This learnership provides pharmacy and healthcare retail exposure, helping learners build careers in pharmaceutical services and dispensary support.
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/dis-chem-dispensary-support-learnerships-2026/
30 x SITA Learnerships 2026
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites qualifying students to apply for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2025/26.
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Locations: Gauteng (Pretoria), KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Eastern Cape
Stipend: R5 500 per month
Duration: 12 Months
Number of Vacancies: 30
This programme offers valuable ICT and government technology exposure across multiple provinces.
Click here to apply for 30 x SITA Learnerships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/30-x-state-information-technology-agency-sita-learnerships-2026/
Final Reminder: Deadlines Are This Week
All five opportunities close between 4 March and 6 March 2026.
If you qualify, apply immediately to avoid missing out. Learnerships provide accredited qualifications, workplace experience, monthly stipends, and improved employability.
Do not wait until the last day — submit your application as soon as possible.