Government Courses in South Africa: Options, Requirements and How to Apply
There are several online training options for South Africans who want to develop public-service, leadership, ethics, finance and operations skills.
There are several online training options for South Africans who want to develop public-service, leadership, ethics, finance and operations skills.
The KwaZulu-Natal EDTEA Graduate Internship Programme 2027–2029 offers 138 internships across various fields for unemployed graduates in KwaZulu-Natal, providing paid workplace experience over 24 months.
The Centre for Public Service Innovation offers 24-month paid internships in Internal Audit and Legal Services for unemployed graduates in Pretoria, providing hands-on public sector experience with an application deadline of 5 October 2026.
NSFAS has opened applications for 2027 financial aid to support South African students at public universities and TVET Colleges. Applicants should apply early online via the official portal and ensure admission applications are submitted separately.
Eskom invites South African matriculants aged 18 to 34 to apply for 50 internship positions through its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026, offering workplace experience in Gauteng across various company divisions.
PSG Financial Services launches its 2027 Graduate Internship Programme offering South African graduates in commerce, engineering, and science a 12-month structured internship with mentorship and career development in Gauteng and Western Cape.
Samancor Chrome offers bursaries for students and Grade 12 learners in mining, engineering, geology, and environmental fields for 2027 studies at recognised South African universities in Limpopo and North West.
The South African Department of Transport is offering 77 internship opportunities from 2027 to 2029 for graduates and TVET N6 students in Pretoria, spanning diverse fields including administration, engineering, IT, and transport management.
The City of Cape Town offers Training and Development Student Opportunities in 2026, including skills programmes, WIL, and graduate internships for unemployed residents from Grade 10 to postgraduate level, closing on 30 September 2026.
Transnet offers 24-month Work Integrated Technical Learner programmes in 2026 for qualified carpenters and plumbers across Durban, Bloemfontein, and Pretoria, targeting young South African artisans seeking workplace experience post-Trade Test.
DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 offers a range of entry-level government job opportunities across South Africa for candidates with qualifications from Grade 10 to artisan and professional levels, covering multiple sectors and provinces.
Valterra Platinum invites unemployed South Africans to apply for its 2026 Engineering Learnership Programme in Rustenburg, offering training in trades like Fitter, Boilermaker, and Electrician, leading to a nationally recognised artisan qualification.