Career Guidance for South African Students
This page focuses on career planning after school or tertiary study. Opportunity details should be checked against the employer, department or training provider before you apply.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21Source-led guide
Verify the opportunity
- Check the employer or department domain.
- Confirm location and eligibility.
- Check the deadline.
- Do not pay an unknown party to submit an ordinary job or internship application.
- Send documents through the provider's official route.
Prepare a reusable application pack
- Current CV.
- Identity document where required.
- Academic results or qualifications.
- Short tailored motivation or cover letter.
- References where requested.
Sources and verification
Dates, eligibility, funding and application rules can change. Re-check the provider or government source before applying.