Unemployed South African youth, graduates and TVET College learners are encouraged to apply for these eight learnership, internship and workplace-training opportunities closing between 27 and 31 July 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 27 to 31 July 2026
Learnership Locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, South Afric
Top 8 Learnerships Closing by 31 July 2026
Several major South African employers and training organisations are accepting applications for learnerships, internships and Work Integrated Learning programmes.
The opportunities include programmes in:
- Financial services
- Customer service
- Professional cookery
- Fast-food services
- Meat processing
- Manufacturing planning
- Government administration
- Electricity and energy operations
Applicants should review the full requirements for each opportunity and submit complete applications before the relevant closing date.
Quick Overview
| Programme | Closing date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership | 27 July 2026 | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Eskom YES Learnerships and Internships | 21–29 July 2026 | Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State |
| Joburg City Theatres Professional Cookery Learnership | 29 July 2026 | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme | 30 July 2026 | Gauteng |
| Coca-Cola Manufacturing Planning Learnership | 31 July 2026 | Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Clover Call Centre Learnership | 31 July 2026 | Roodepoort, Gauteng |
| Econofoods Meat Processing Learnership | 31 July 2026 | Bloemfontein, Free State |
| AGSA Fast Food Services Learnership | 31 July 2026 | Cape Town, Western Cape |
1. Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnerships 2026
Absa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership Programme 2026.
The programme is aimed at applicants with a completed Business diploma or degree who are interested in insurance sales, financial inclusion, customer engagement and community outreach.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel within Gauteng and/or KwaZulu-Natal.
Learnership application closing date: 27 July 2026
Learnership location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, with travel required
Click here to apply for Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnerships 2026
2. Eskom YES Learnerships and Internships 2026
Eskom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for more than 128 Youth Employment Service opportunities available at various power stations and offices.
Applicants generally need Grade 12 and must meet the applicable YES Programme requirements.
The opportunities provide successful candidates with temporary workplace experience in South Africa’s electricity and energy sector.
YES Programme application closing dates: 21 to 29 July 2026
YES Programme locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State
Click here to apply for Eskom YES Learnerships and Internships 2026
3. Joburg City Theatres Professional Cookery Learnerships 2026
Joburg City Theatres invites unemployed South African youth residing within the City of Johannesburg to apply for its CATHSSETA-funded Professional Cookery Learnership.
Successful learners will work towards a Certificate in Professional Cookery at NQF Level 4.
The programme runs for 12 months and offers a monthly stipend of R3 500.
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification and must provide proof of residence within Johannesburg.
Learnership application closing date: 29 July 2026
Learnership location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Joburg City Theatres Professional Cookery Learnerships 2026
4. SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
The South African Social Security Agency invites unemployed South African TVET College learners to apply for the Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
The programme is intended for learners who require practical workplace exposure to complete their qualifications.
Successful applicants will gain experience within a government and social-security administration environment.
Work Integrated Learning application closing date: 30 July 2026
Work Integrated Learning location: Gauteng, South Africa
Click here to apply for the SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
5. Coca-Cola Manufacturing Planning Learnerships 2026
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa invites suitably qualified students to apply for the In-Service Trainee Manufacturing Planning Learnership Programme 2026.
The programme provides practical exposure within the manufacturing-planning environment at Coca-Cola’s Phoenix operations.
Applicants should check the full advertisement to confirm the required qualification, academic level and supporting documents.
Learnership application closing date: 31 July 2026
Learnership location: Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Click here to apply for Coca-Cola Manufacturing Planning Learnerships 2026
6. Clover Call Centre Learnerships 2026
Clover invites unemployed South African youth to apply for 18 Customer Service Centre Call Centre Learnership opportunities.
The programme is suitable for applicants interested in customer service, telephone communication, query resolution and call-centre operations.
Successful learners will gain practical experience within Clover’s customer-service environment in Roodepoort.
Number of opportunities: 18
Learnership application closing date: 31 July 2026
Learnership location: Constantia Park, Roodepoort, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Clover Call Centre Learnerships 2026
7. Econofoods Meat Processing Learnerships 2026
Econofoods invites South African youth to apply for its Meat Processing Learnership Programme 2026.
The programme may provide learners with theoretical instruction and practical workplace exposure in meat handling, processing, food safety, hygiene and production operations.
The opportunity is based in Bloemfontein in the Free State.
Learnership application closing date: 31 July 2026
Learnership location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Click here to apply for Econofoods Meat Processing Learnerships 2026
8. African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnerships 2026
African Global Skills Academy invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Fast Food Services Learnership Programme 2026.
Successful learners will work towards the National Certificate in Fast Food Services at NQF Level 3.
The programme is aimed at unemployed Cape Town youth aged between 18 and 28 and offers a monthly stipend of R3 500, subject to attendance of scheduled programme activities.
Applicants may apply with Matric or a Grade 11 school report.
Learnership application closing date: 31 July 2026
Learnership location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Click here to apply for African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnerships 2026
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
The exact documents differ between programmes, but applicants may need:
- An updated CV.
- A certified copy of their South African identity document.
- A certified copy of their Matric certificate.
- Copies of tertiary qualifications.
- A recent academic transcript.
- Proof of TVET College registration.
- Proof of residence.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A motivation letter.
- Any additional documents requested by the employer.
Applicants should check each opportunity carefully before submitting their applications.
How to Apply for Learnerships Closing by 31 July 2026
Applications must be submitted using the application process provided for each programme.
Applicants should:
- Open the relevant opportunity using the application link.
- Read the complete minimum requirements.
- Confirm that their qualification and age meet the criteria.
- Prepare all supporting documents.
- Complete every compulsory section.
- Upload clear and readable documents.
- Check the closing date and time.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Each programme requires a separate application.
Learnership Application Closing Dates
The first opportunity closes on 27 July 2026, while the final programmes close on 31 July 2026.
Applicants should prioritise their applications in the following order:
- Absa: 27 July 2026
- Eskom opportunities: up to 29 July 2026
- Joburg City Theatres: 29 July 2026
- SASSA: 30 July 2026
- Coca-Cola, Clover, Econofoods and AGSA: 31 July 2026
Important Application Advice
Before applying, confirm that:
- You meet the age requirement.
- You are unemployed where required.
- Your qualification matches the programme.
- You have not previously participated in a restricted programme.
- Your CV contains current contact details.
- All required documents are attached.
- Your certified documents remain valid.
- You are available for the full programme.
- Your application is submitted before the relevant deadline.