South African youth who are looking for learnerships, YES programmes, police training and apprenticeship opportunities still have time to apply for several programmes closing between 5 and 13 November 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 05–13 November 2026
Learnership Locations: Various locations across South Africa
Opportunities are available at Clover, Dunlop Tyres, Tracker Connect, SAPS, BMW, Eskom and Consolidated Wire Industries.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and not wait until the final day.
1. Clover Customer Service Centre Learnerships 2026: X10 Posts
Clover invites unemployed South African youth to apply for 10 Customer Service Centre Learner opportunities in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Learnership Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 10
Reference Number: CLO261028-2
Applicants must have Grade 12 / Matric and meet the required English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy requirements.
Click here to view Clover Customer Service Centre Learnerships 2026
2. Dunlop Tyres YES Programme 2026 – Ladysmith
Dunlop Tyres South Africa invites unemployed young South Africans to apply for its YES Programme in Ladysmith.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Learnership Location: Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Available fields include:
- Operations Planning
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Process Engineering
- Product Development
- IT Infrastructure
- Operations Production
Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens aged 18–35 with a relevant Certificate, Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification.
Click here to view Dunlop Tyres YES Programme 2026
3. Dunlop Tyres YES Programme 2026 – Durban
Dunlop Tyres is also recruiting unemployed youth for YES opportunities at its Durban Head Office.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 09 November 2026
Learnership Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Available fields include:
- Finance
- Administration
- Supply Chain
- Retail
- Legal
- Corporate Planning
- Automotive
- Human Resources
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18–34, unemployed and have a relevant qualification.
Click here to view Dunlop Tyres YES Programme 2026
4. Tracker Control Centre Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Tracker Connect invites unemployed South African youth to apply for its Control Centre Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 in Gauteng.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 11 November 2026
Learnership Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Applicants must:
- Have Grade 12 / Matric.
- Have at least Level 4 English.
- Have passed Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- Be South African citizens.
- Be aged between 18 and 35.
- Be unemployed.
- Not be studying full-time.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have basic computer literacy.
Click here to apply for Tracker Control Centre Learnerships 2026 / 2027
5. SAPS Police Trainee Programme 2027
The South African Police Service invites young South Africans to apply for its Police Trainee Programme 2027.
Police Trainee Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Programme Location: Various locations across South Africa
Reference Number: TRA26/27
Remuneration During Training: R5 000 per month
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be aged between 18 and 35.
- Have Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification.
- Be proficient in English and another official language.
- Have no criminal convictions or pending criminal cases.
- Meet SAPS physical, medical, psychological and security requirements.
- Be prepared to serve anywhere in South Africa.
Click here to apply for SAPS Police Trainee Programme 2027
6. BMW YES4Youth Student Programme 2027
BMW Group South Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for its YES4Youth Student Programme 2027.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Learnership Locations: Midrand, Rosslyn and Menlyn, Gauteng
Programme Duration: 12 months
Opportunities are available in fields such as:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Supply Chain
- UX/UI Design
- Law
- Risk Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
Applicants must be aged 18–34, unemployed and must not have previously participated in a YES4Youth programme.
Click here to apply for BMW YES4Youth Student Programme 2027
7. Consolidated Wire Industries Millwright Apprenticeships 2027: X2 Posts
Consolidated Wire Industries invites suitably qualified young South Africans to apply for two Millwright Apprenticeship opportunities.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- N2–N6 with relevant technical subjects.
- NCV Level 4 with relevant trade subjects.
- Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and Trade Theory.
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35, be South African citizens and must not already have a Red Seal trade qualification.
Click here to view Consolidated Wire Industries Millwright Apprenticeships 2027
8. Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – Northern Cape
Eskom invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its Electrical Artisan Training Programme in the Northern Cape.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Northern Cape
Programme Duration: 3 years
Reference Number: eskom_007643
Successful candidates may be placed in:
- Colesberg
- Carnarvon
- De Aar
- Petrusville
- Kimberley
Applicants must have relevant Electrical Engineering qualifications such as N3 Electrical Engineering, Technical Grade 12, or Grade 12 with the specified Mathematics and Physical Science requirements.
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027
Learnership Closing Dates at a Glance
- Clover Customer Service Centre: 05 November 2026
- Dunlop Tyres YES – Ladysmith: 06 November 2026
- Dunlop Tyres YES – Durban: 09 November 2026
- Tracker Control Centre: 11 November 2026
- SAPS Police Trainee Programme: 13 November 2026
- BMW YES4Youth Programme: 13 November 2026
- CWI Millwright Apprenticeships: 13 November 2026
- Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships – Northern Cape: 13 November 2026
StudentRoom also currently lists programmes where no closing date has been specified, including the DHL Group YES4Youth programme and Pick n Pay UIF Skills Programme. These have not been included in the deadline-specific list above.
Tips Before Applying
Before submitting your application:
- Check that you meet the minimum qualification requirements.
- Confirm the age requirements.
- Update your CV.
- Prepare copies of your ID and qualifications.
- Check whether certified documents are required.
- Use the correct vacancy reference number.
- Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
- Follow the exact online or email application instructions.
- Apply before the closing date.
Applicants should especially avoid waiting until the last day because recruitment systems may become busy or vacancies may close at a specific time.