South African youth looking for learnerships and workplace training opportunities should take note of programmes with application deadlines between 1 and 9 October 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 1–9 October 2026
Learnership Locations: Various locations across South Africa
Transnet Trainee Controller Learnerships 2026
Transnet invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Trainee Controller Learnership Programme 2026 at various locations across South Africa.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 6 October 2026
Learnership Location: Various locations, South Africa
Reference Number: req5963
Employee Group: Trainee
Grade: LRN
The programme provides training for candidates to develop skills required to support the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products through Transnet’s pipeline network. StudentRoom.co.za
Applicants should have Grade 12 or N3, subject to the requirements specified for the programme.
Some of the competencies highlighted include:
- Analytical ability;
- Attention to detail;
- Perseverance;
- Sound interpersonal skills;
- Conflict-handling skills;
- Ability to remain composed under pressure;
- Ability to work independently; and
- High frustration tolerance. StudentRoom.co.za
Click here to view Transnet Trainee Controller Learnerships 2026
Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026/2027
The South African Department of Transport invites TVET College students who have completed relevant N6 qualifications to apply for its Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026/2027.
WIL Application Closing Date: 9 October 2026
WIL Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Posts: 15
The programme is aimed at TVET College students who require practical workplace experience after completing relevant N6 qualifications. StudentRoom lists the opportunity among its current learnership and workplace-training opportunities. StudentRoom.co.za
Applicants should check the individual programme requirements carefully to determine whether their N6 qualification corresponds with one of the available placements.
Click here to view the latest learnership and WIL opportunities on StudentRoom
Learnership Closing Dates at a Glance
| Programme | Closing Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Transnet Trainee Controller Learnerships 2026 | 6 October 2026 | Various locations, South Africa |
| Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026/2027 | 9 October 2026 | Pretoria, Gauteng |
The current StudentRoom learnership category also contains programmes with closing dates before this period, after 9 October, or with no specified closing date. Those have not been included in this list. For example, the Aramex Business Administration Learnership has no specified deadline, while the James Fisher trainee programme closes on 14 October 2026. StudentRoom.co.za
Other Learnerships Currently Listed
Applicants should also keep an eye on opportunities where StudentRoom reports that a specific application closing date has not been specified.
One example is the Aramex Business Administration NQF Level 4 Learnership Programme 2026, which is aimed at unemployed applicants with Grade 12 and runs for 14 months. Because StudentRoom currently lists its closing date as “Not specified,” it has not been counted as a learnership closing between 1 and 9 October. StudentRoom.co.za
Important Tips Before Applying
Applicants should check the requirements of each programme before applying. Pay particular attention to the required qualification, subjects, age restrictions, location and whether previous participation in another learnership affects eligibility.
Do not wait until the closing date to submit your application. Online recruitment systems can become busy, and missing documents or incomplete information could delay your application.
Find More Learnerships for 2026
New learnership opportunities are regularly added to StudentRoom. Applicants can check the category for programmes in banking, mining, engineering, logistics, administration, insurance and other fields.
View the latest learnership opportunities on StudentRoom.co.za