Learnerships With Permanent Job Opportunities – Apply Now: Are you ready to kick-start your career and secure long-term employment? Several top South African companies are currently offering learnerships designed to equip young people with skills, experience, and the chance to grow into permanent positions.
About the Learnerships
Learnerships combine theory and practical training, giving you the opportunity to earn a stipend while you study and work. Once completed successfully, many participants are offered full-time jobs within the company. These programmes are ideal for individuals who may not have work experience but are eager to build a sustainable career.
Learnerships With Permanent Job Opportunities – Apply Now – Benefits of Joining a Learnership
- Earn while you learn
- Receive nationally recognised training
- Gain workplace experience
- Increase your chances of securing permanent employment
- Build professional networks within established companies
Learnerships With Permanent Job Opportunities – Apply Now – Minimum Requirements
- South African citizen
- Between 18 – 35 years old
- Must have a Grade 12 / Matric certificate (some roles may accept lower qualifications)
- Willingness to learn and commit to the full programme duration
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Fields Available
Opportunities are available in a variety of sectors, including:
- Retail & Customer Service
- Finance & Banking
- Information Technology
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Manufacturing & Engineering
- Office Administration
Prominent Companies Offering Learnerships
Financial & Banking
Standard Bank – Offers learnerships in business, data science, software engineering, auditing, and private banking, often nationwide or in Johannesburg, with opportunities to transition into full-time roles .
ABSA, Nedbank, Old Mutual, OUTsurance, AVBOB – These institutions regularly offer banking, insurance, risk management and customer service learnerships that aim to develop youth talent.
Alexander Forbes, Bidvest Bank, BANKSETA – Offer structured programmes in financial services and banking.
Retail & FMCG
Pick n Pay – Offering wholesale, retail, visual merchandising, and operations learnerships across South Africa .
Truworths – Fashion retail learnerships in-store, covering sales, merchandising, and customer service.
Woolworths, Unilever, SAB (South African Breweries) – Provide learnerships in retail management, supply chain, HR, marketing, sales, and logistics.
Coca-Cola, DHL Group, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Clover – Corporate learnerships in visual merchandising, logistics, retail cosmetics, and call centre operations.
Telecoms, Media & Technology
Telkom – Learnerships in ICT, customer service, and sales/marketing .
Times Media Group – Call centre-oriented learnerships supporting media operations .
Microsoft – Offers higher-level programmes in programming, engineering, HR, sales, and business support.
Manufacturing & Automotive
Toyota (SA) – Technical vocational learnership programmes in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Tracker – Learnerships involving administration and tracking systems, requiring Matric, driver’s licence, and basic computer skills.
Mining, Engineering & Energy
Anglo American, Aurecon, ArcelorMittal, BHP Billiton, Barloworld – Engineering and technical learnerships across mining, civil, mechanical, and electrical sectors .
Sasol – Administration and technical programs in energy and chemicals, including welding and plant operations .
Exxaro, Seriti, Booyco Electronics – Learnerships in mining operations, administration, and engineering .
Healthcare & Hospitality
Busamed Private Hospital – Pharmacist assistant learnerships .
Sun International (Maslow Hotel) – Professional cookery programmes in hospitality.
Mediclinic – Healthcare learnerships, including enrolled nursing and operating department assistance.
Other Sectors & Large Corporates
BP, PetroSA – Oil & gas learnership programmes for technical trades like welding and rigging.
DITSELA – Offers union-based learning and development (relevant for broader skills development contexts).
Government & Sector Authorities
SETA (Sector Education and Training Authorities) – Oversees and accredits learnerships across all industries in South Africa. APPLY HERE
