Best Learnerships & Internships to Apply For in South Africa (2025 Edition)

 Are you a young South African looking to gain experience, earn money, and grow your career? A **learnership** or **internship** could be your best move in 2025!


Whether you have Matric, a diploma, or no qualifications at all — there are great opportunities available across the country.


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## 💡 What’s the Difference Between a Learnership and an Internship?


| Learnership                           | Internship                              |

|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|

| Formal program (theory + practice)   | On-the-job training                     |

| Usually leads to an NQF qualification| May or may not lead to certification    |

| Registered with SETA                 | Often linked to a qualification         |

| Includes stipend (R2,000 – R5,000/mo)| Stipend may vary (R3,000 – R8,000/mo)   |

| Length: 6–12 months                  | Length: 3–12 months                     |


✅ Both are great stepping stones toward permanent employment.


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## 🔝 Top Learnerships to Apply for in 2025


### 1. **SAPS Learnership (South African Police Service)**

- Role: Policing, admin, crime prevention  

- Requirements: Grade 10 or higher, SA citizen  

- Where to apply: [www.saps.gov.za](https://www.saps.gov.za)


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### 2. **Eskom Learnerships**

- Role: Electrical, welding, mechanical, administration  

- Requirements: Matric with Maths & Science preferred  

- Where to apply: [www.eskom.co.za](https://www.eskom.co.za)


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### 3. **Transnet Learnership**

- Role: Logistics, train driving, admin, engineering  

- Requirements: Grade 12, clean criminal record  

- Website: [www.transnet.net](https://www.transnet.net)


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### 4. **Department of Health Learnership**

- Role: Nursing Assistant, Home-based care, Admin  

- Requirements: Grade 10 or 12, passion for healthcare  

- Apply through provincial health department websites


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### 5. **Retail Learnerships (SPAR, Pick n Pay, Shoprite)**

- Role: Cashier, shelf packer, stock control  

- Requirements: Grade 10–12  

- Where: Careers sections on retail websites or visit stores


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### 6. **SETAs (Sector Education and Training Authorities)**

They fund thousands of learnerships in different sectors:

- **ETDP SETA** – Education  

- **MERSETA** – Engineering & Manufacturing  

- **CATHSSETA** – Hospitality & Tourism  

- **HWSETA** – Health & Welfare  

- Website: [www.nationalskillsauthority.org.za](https://www.nationalskillsauthority.org.za)


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## 👨‍💻 Top Internships in 2025 (Graduate & Matric level)


### 1. **NYDA Internship**

- Open to youth under 35  

- Roles in admin, finance, communications, IT  

- Website: [www.nyda.gov.za](https://www.nyda.gov.za)


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### 2. **Government Internship Programme**

- Departments: Home Affairs, Agriculture, Labour, etc.  

- Requirements: Diploma/Degree (Some require only Matric)  

- Platform: [www.dpsa.gov.za](https://www.dpsa.gov.za)


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### 3. **Banking Internships (ABSA, FNB, Nedbank)**

- Roles: Teller, back office, call centre  

- Requirements: Matric or relevant diploma  

- Visit: Each bank’s careers page


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### 4. **IT & Digital Internships**

- Companies: MTN, Telkom, Vodacom, Google Africa  

- Roles: Tech support, coding, UX/UI design  

- Apply on: [www.youthspacesa.co.za](https://www.youthspacesa.co.za)


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### 5. **Municipality Internships**

- Local municipalities offer internships in admin, finance, engineering, etc.  

- Check your municipality website or newspaper for openings


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## 📝 Documents You’ll Need


To apply, prepare the following:

- Certified copy of ID  

- Updated CV  

- Certified school results or qualification  

- Proof of address  

- Motivation letter (short & professional)


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## 📍 Where to Find New Openings


- [www.sayouth.mobi](https://sayouth.mobi) – for youth jobs & learnerships  

- [www.govpage.co.za](https://www.govpage.co.za) – government openings  

- [www.joblife.co.za](https://www.joblife.co.za)  

- [www.internships-sa.co.za](https://www.internships-sa.co.za)  

- Local Facebook groups (e.g., “Internships South Africa 2025”)


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## ✍️ Final Word


Learnerships and internships are not just “stepping stones” — they’re **real opportunities** to grow your skills, network, and possibly get a full-time job.


👉 Visit **JobsZA** daily for:

- Latest learnership & internship updates  

- Application tips  

- Downloadable CV templates  

- Success stories from other job seekers  


🌟 Don’t wait for luck — **apply smart and apply early!**

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