Several South African companies, municipalities and public entities are currently accepting applications for learnerships, apprenticeships and Work Integrated Learning opportunities closing between 25 and 28 August 2026.
Opportunities are available for applicants with qualifications ranging from Grade 12 to N3–N6 and Engineering qualifications, depending on the programme.
1. Road Accident Fund Technology and Digital Learnerships 2026
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) invites unemployed South African youth who have completed Matric to apply for the Technology and Digital Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Learnership Locations: Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London, Durban and Cape Town, South Africa
The 12-month programme provides practical exposure to areas such as ICT support, hardware and software troubleshooting, device management and user support.
Click here to apply for Road Accident Fund Technology and Digital Learnerships 2026
2. Road Accident Fund Learnerships 2026
The Road Accident Fund is offering several 12-month learnership opportunities in areas including:
- Claims
- Claims Adjudication
- Medical Management
- Technology and Digital
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 17–25 August 2026, depending on the programme
Learnership Locations: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and East London
Applicants should note that some opportunities in this combined RAF listing have already closed, while selected programmes remain open until 25 August 2026.
Click here to check the remaining RAF Learnership opportunities for 2026
3. Sasol Administration Learnerships 2026/2027
Sasol invites unemployed young people with Grade 12 to apply for its 12-month Administration Learnership Programme in Sandton.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Learnership Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Applicants must:
- Have completed Grade 12 / Matric.
- Be aged 18–29.
- Be unemployed.
- Not currently be studying full-time or part-time.
The programme combines theoretical learning with practical administrative workplace experience.
Click here to apply for Sasol Administration Learnerships 2026
4. Gold Fields South Deep Learner Miner Learnerships 2026
Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine invites qualifying applicants from its host communities to apply for the Learner Miner Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Learnership Location: South Deep Gold Mine, Westonaria, Gauteng
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or N3.
- At least two years’ mining-operation experience.
- Ability to meet the required medical fitness standards.
The programme is targeted at applicants who meet South Deep’s host-community criteria.
Click here to apply for Gold Fields South Deep Learner Miner Learnerships 2026
5. Oudtshoorn Municipality WIL and Engineering Graduate Internships 2026 – X7 Posts
Oudtshoorn Municipality invites unemployed South African youth residing within the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area to apply for Work Integrated Learning and Engineering Graduate Internship opportunities.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Oudtshoorn Municipality, Western Cape
Available opportunities include:
- Work Integrated Learning – 5 posts
- Engineering Graduate Internships – 2 posts
WIL participants receive R5,500 per month, while Engineering Graduate Interns receive R10,400 per month.
Click here to apply for Oudtshoorn Municipality WIL and Engineering Graduate Internships 2026
6. FLSmidth Business Administration Learnerships 2026
FLSmidth invites qualifying young South Africans to apply for the Business Administration Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Learnership Locations: Chloorkop, Stormill or Constantia, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Applicants should read the complete programme requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications.
Click here to apply for FLSmidth Business Administration Learnerships 2026
7. Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026 – X4 Posts
Eskom invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for four Learner Artisan Apprenticeship opportunities at Kriel Power Station.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Kriel Power Station, Mpumalanga
Applicants may qualify through Grade 12, N3, N4/N5, N6 or NCV Level 4 routes, subject to the technical and subject requirements in the advert.
Relevant trade fields include:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Fitting and Turning
- Boilermaking
- Welding
- Millwright
- Instrumentation
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Rigging
- Civil-related trades
Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026
Closing Dates at a Glance
| Organisation | Programme | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Road Accident Fund | Technology & Digital Learnership | 25 August 2026 |
| Road Accident Fund | Various Learnerships | Up to 25 August 2026 |
| Sasol | Administration Learnership | 26 August 2026 |
| Gold Fields | Learner Miner Learnership | 26 August 2026 |
| Oudtshoorn Municipality | WIL & Engineering Internships | 28 August 2026 at 12:00 |
| FLSmidth | Business Administration Learnership | 28 August 2026 |
| Eskom | Learner Artisan Apprenticeships | 28 August 2026 |
Important Application Advice
Applicants should check each opportunity carefully before applying because the requirements differ considerably.
Pay particular attention to:
- Minimum qualifications.
- Age requirements.
- Location or residency requirements.
- Required technical subjects.
- Previous work or learnership restrictions.
- Supporting documents.
- Closing times as well as closing dates.
Some of the individual RAF programmes included in the combined RAF article have already closed, so applicants should verify that the specific RAF opportunity they want is still accepting applications before submitting.