For a young person looking for a practical route into the skilled trades, an apprenticeship can provide something that a classroom alone cannot: the chance to learn while gaining hands-on workplace experience. Coastal KZN TVET College is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for an LGSETA Apprenticeship Programme in Plumbing through its Occupational Skills Training … Read more
For a student who has the marks to study engineering, geology or another mining-related qualification but cannot afford university or college fees, the cost of registration can make the dream feel impossible before the first lecture even begins. This is where the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary Scheme comes in. The MQA bursary is designed … Read more
Choosing a college course can start with a simple question: “What do I actually want to be able to do?” For a student who enjoys fixing machines, working with children, building things, using computers or helping people, the answer may point towards vocational education rather than a purely academic route. Waterberg TVET College offers students … Read more
For a student in Limpopo, choosing what to do after school can feel like standing at a crossroads. University is not the only route to a meaningful career, and for many young people, gaining practical skills can be the step that turns an interest into a profession. This is where Mopani TVET College comes in. … Read more
If NSFAS has asked you to submit a consent form, you are probably wondering one thing: “What exactly am I supposed to write here?” The problem is that the NSFAS consent form looks simple until you start filling it in. Then you reach the sections for your father, mother, guardian and spouse and suddenly you … Read more
For many NSFAS students, the most stressful question is not whether they qualified for funding. It is much simpler: “When is my money coming?” A student can be funded on paper but still find that one allowance has arrived while another has not. Someone in a university residence may see their living allowance reflected while … Read more
For many South African students, a TVET college is the most practical route into a career. Instead of spending years searching for funding while already enrolled, students can choose vocational and occupational programmes that prepare them for careers in engineering, construction, information technology, business, hospitality, transport, mining and the artisan trades. But choosing a TVET … Read more
Confused about your NSFAS status? This 2026 guide explains every NSFAS status meaning and what steps to take next. NSFAS Status Meaning in 2026: What Each Status Means and What to Do Next updated on the 06 February 2026 Understanding your NSFAS status meaning is one of the most important steps for any student relying … Read more
Unemployed youth can gain real workplace experience through the national certificate: business administration services learnership . Learn how it works, who qualifies, and how to apply. NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Learnership (SAQA ID 67465) The NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES learnership is one of the most practical and career-focused qualifications available to unemployed South … Read more
If you applied to UNISA for 2027 and your myUNISA status still says “application received” or “in process”, you are not alone. Every year thousands of learners from Limpopo, Gauteng, and across South Africa apply to UNISA because it allows you to study from home while working, like many of our readers at CareersFocus who … Read more