South Africa’s youth face a new chance at learnerships with deadlines between 19 and 25 September 2026.
A snapshot of current options highlights opportunities at major employers offering pharmacy support and engineering training across Gauteng Western Cape and Limpopo. These openings are aimed at candidates with qualifications from Grade 12 upward.
Dis Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships
Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites aspiring job seekers to pursue the Dispensary Support Learnership, a pathway toward Basic Pharmacist Assistant status and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. The programme provides hands on training while learners work toward formal recognition in the pharmacy sector and gain practical experience in store operations.
Applications are open for Gauteng and Western Cape locations, with a closing date of 21 September 2026 for selected positions. Applicants should apply online for a specific Dis-Chem location and submit all required documents before the deadline to be considered.
Eskom Matimba Power Station Learner Artisan Apprenticeships
The Matimba Power Station is offering twelve learner artisan posts spanning a broad range of trades including electrical, instrumentation, fitting, boiler making, welding and related technical disciplines. The programme combines institutional learning with on the job training within Eskom’s technical operations at the Lephalale facility.
Candidates must be South African citizens with Grade 12 and a relevant trade qualification such as an N3 to N6 certificate in a related field with at least 50 percent in Mathematics and Science, or an NCV Level 4 qualification meeting the same requirement. The online application closes on 21 September 2026 with emphasis on meeting the specified academic standards and trade competencies.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Electrician Learnership
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine in Burgersfort Limpopo is inviting applications for its Electrician Learnership, an entry level programme designed to build practical electrical trade skills within the mine’s Human Resources Development division. The learning track focuses on foundational electrical competencies and hands on exposure to mining environments.
Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and the ability to meet the programme’s medical fitness requirements. Shortlisted applicants may undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments, and certified documents should be certified by the South African Police Service. Applications are submitted online through the mine’s recruitment system and close on 24 September 2026.