5 Companies Offerring The Youth skills development learnerships that pay monthly stipends

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1. Sasol

What they offer: technical and artisan learnerships (process/production, electrical, instrumentation, fittings, welding, etc.) and Youth Employment Service (YES) placements focused on turning learners into artisans/technicians.
Stipend: Sasol’s YES and learnership programmes pay a monthly stipend/allowance (amounts vary by programme and year). Verify each advert for the exact figure.
Who it’s for: Matric/NQF/TVET graduates and people aiming at artisan trades or process roles.
How to apply / tip: Apply via Sasol’s careers/learnerships page when adverts open; prepare certified ID, matric certificate and any trade/NCV results.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SASOL LEARNERSHIPS

2. Vodacom

What they offer: Vodacom Foundation & Vodacom commercial programmes give IT, digital skills, and youth development learnerships/graduate programmes — often with training and workplace placements.
Stipend: Most Vodacom youth and internship programmes include a monthly stipend to cover transport/basic needs; exact amounts are listed in each intake advert.
Who it’s for: Matric, IT diploma or degree holders, and school leavers depending on the specific programme.
How to apply / tip: Check Vodacom’s official careers and Vodacom Foundation pages for closing dates — they run regionally and have short application windows.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR VODACOM LEARNERSHIPS

3. MTN

What they offer: structured learnerships and graduate programmes in ICT, customer support, technical and business streams.
Stipend: MTN learnerships commonly include a monthly stipend (examples and estimates in recent intakes show amounts in the R3,000–R4,500 range, but amounts vary by year/programme). Confirm in the current advert.
Who it’s for: Matric holders, TVET graduates and early-career graduates depending on the intake.
How to apply / tip: Use MTN’s official careers portal or accredited training-partner adverts; prepare a concise CV and certified copies of your qualifications.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MTN LEARNERSHIPS

4. Transnet

What they offer: apprenticeships, artisan learnerships and Young Professionals/skills programmes across logistics, engineering and operations.
Stipend: Transnet’s learnerships include a monthly stipend to support learners during training (amounts differ by programme). Always check the Transnet apprenticeship/learnership notice for the exact stipend.
Who it’s for: Candidates with technical, mechanical or engineering-aligned qualifications or Grade 12 + trade-related N-scores.
How to apply / tip: Transnet posts opportunities on its official site and on SETA portals; apply early and avoid social-media-only adverts (see safety note below).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR TRANSNET LEARNERSHIP

5. Anglo American

What they offer: mining and engineering learnerships, artisan development and skills-training linked to mine sites and technical roles.
Stipend: Anglo American’s learnerships include a monthly allowance/stipend during training — amounts are set per programme and advertised with each intake.
Who it’s for: School leavers, TVET graduates and candidates targeting mining/artisan careers.
How to apply / tip: Look at Anglo American’s careers page for “learnerships” and check whether the role is site-based (which may have additional accommodation/transport support).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ANGLO-AMERICAN LEARNERSHIPS

Open dates differe with each company

application tips (quick)

1. Always apply through the company’s official careers or foundation page or the relevant SETA portal — adverts on social media can be useful but often link back to the official posting.

2. Have certified copies of your ID, matric and any trade/TVET certificates ready — most programmes require them on application or shortlist.

3. Tailor your CV to show practical skills (workshops, community projects, computer skills) and a short cover note saying which stream you’re applying to.

4. Watch out for scams: genuine learnership adverts won’t ask you to pay application fees or send money. If something sounds too good (huge stipend with no selection), verify it on the company’s website first. (See next point.)

5. If uncertain about stipend amounts or advert legitimacy, contact the company HR email/number listed on the official careers page — don’t rely only on reposts or Facebook groups.