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Earn R605 270 – R818 005 Annual Salary Package as a Provincial Officer at The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA)

May 22, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Freestate, Bloemfontein
Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Salary Package: R605 270 – R818 005

Provincial Officer at The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA)

The HWSETA (Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority) is a statutory body in South Africa mandated to facilitate skills development, training, and education within the health, social development, and veterinary sectors.

The HWSETA is seeking to appoint a Provincial Officer to implement health and social development skills initiatives at provincial level. The role is responsible for delivering Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA), Skills Development Planning (SDP), Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RIME), Corporate Services support, and stakeholder engagement in line with legislative and Service Delivery Charter requirements.

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Minimum Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training and Development, Human Resource Development, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification.
Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in an ETD / HRD environment, with SETA and/or chamber knowledge.

Other Requirements:

Valid Code 08 driver’s licence
Own vehicle

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Perform Delegated Education, Training and Quality Assurance (ETQA) Functions

Support prospective Skills Development Providers (SDPs) in the accreditation and re‑accreditation process.
Evaluate accreditation, re‑accreditation, extension of scope, secondary accreditation and training implementation intent applications.
Conduct site visits, validation and verification and make recommendations for approval.
Support Assessor and Moderator registration applications and make recommendations.
Support learner uploading, linking, moderation and endorsement processes.
Monitor Skills Development Providers for compliance with ETQA policies and procedures.
Support assessment centre accreditation and monitor EISA readiness.
Compile ETQA reports and provide compliance feedback.

2. Perform Delegated Research, Information, Monitoring and Evaluation (RIME) Functions

Collect data as required for research and monitoring purposes.
Provide support to RIME activities and reporting requirements.

3. Perform Delegated Skills Development Planning (SDP) Functions

Coordinate partnerships with TVET Colleges, Universities and Community Colleges.
Conduct project site validation and monitor approved projects.
Support and evaluate T-number and SDF registration applications.
Conduct WSP & ATR capacity building workshops and provide technical support to employers.
Support Discretionary Grant and Expression of Interest (EOI) application processes.
Conduct project inductions and monitor project implementation.
Compile monitoring reports and make tranche payment recommendations.
Review and quality assure MoAs, learner agreements, learner information and SQMR submissions.
Identify non‑compliant employers and recommend corrective action.

4. Perform Delegated Corporate Service and Administrative Functions

Implement and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate electronic and physical records.
Participate in career exhibitions, advocacy and marketing activities.
Compile administrative and operational reports.
Support stakeholders with ERP utilisation, log helpdesk tickets and resolve queries.
Adhere to travel, subsistence and financial control requirements.

5. Perform Functions Related to Building and Maintaining Stakeholder Relations

Mobilise and engage inactive employers.
Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
Enhance customer satisfaction through enquiry resolution and problem‑solving.

6. Meeting Service Delivery Charter Standards

Telephone enquiries: within 24 hours
Written correspondence (mail/email): within 48 hours
Acknowledgement of receipt of documentation: within 48 hours
Feedback reports after validation, verification and site visits: within prescribed timeframes

SALARY RANGE: R605 270 – R818 005 (Cost to Company)

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The South African Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring a Registry Clerk Earning R237 453 per annum

May 21, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Provincial Office: East London, Eastern Cape

Closing Date: 05 June 2026

REQUIREMENTS: The South African Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring a Registry Clerk

Grade 12. No experience needed. Knowledge: National Archives guidelines and Record Management prescripts, Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Departmental Registry Procedures, Public Finance Management Act. Skills: Communication skills, Interpersonal relations, Problem solving, Organising skills, Computer Literacy, Punctuality, Innovative, Client focused, Organisational goal driven, Self-motivated.

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DUTIES

Maintain the filling system within a Provincial Office according to the Archives & Records Management prescripts (Daily), Handle all the correspondences for the Provincial Office and maintain records thereof. Operate the franking machine and ensure availability of funds. Render general administrative duties in the section including Procurement of stationery and equipment for the section. Clear suspense accounts and unallocated accounts before month closure.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Melikhaya Nohesi Tel No: (043) 701 3029

APPLICATIONS: Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005 East London, 5201 or hand deliver at No.3 Hill Street East London or email Jobs- EC10@labour.gov.za

NOTE: Priority will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, People with Disability.

About The South African Department of Employment & Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour is the department of the South African government responsible for matters related to employment, including industrial relations, job creation, unemployment insurance and occupational health and safety.

Through a range of initiatives developed in collaboration with social partners, the Department of Employment and Labour makes a substantial contribution to the decline in inequality, poverty, and unemployment. These programs aim to reduce workplace poverty, promote positive labor relations, increase economic efficiency and productivity, eliminate workplace discrimination and inequality.

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Premier South Africa Millwright Apprenticeship Programme – Opportunity to Earn While You Learn

May 21, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Closing Date: 2026/05/29
Location – Country South Africa

Job Description: Premier South Africa Millwright Apprenticeship Programme

This apprenticeship programme spans over a 3-year period and is a great opportunity for a young person who is motivated by self-development, together with commitment and drive towards learning. The programme consists of theoretical learning (at an accredited learning centre) and practical application training on the job (working shifts, weekends and public holidays). During the practical application phases, you will work under the guidance of a qualified Artisan to gain experience and convert your theoretical learning into practical understanding and application.

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Qualification Requirements

Essential: N2, with four (4) subjects relevant to the trade:

Engineering mathematics
Engineering science
Electrical (advantageous)
Mechanical
Mechanical and electrical drawings
Advantageous:

N3 qualification
Matric
Experience Requirements

Advantageous: Some relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

Curious mindset with good problem-solving (reasoning) skills & communication skills.
Ability to function in a team and contribute to a high-performance pressurized environment.
Be a go-getter that wants to learn, find solutions for challenges & use initiative.
Enjoy working with mechanical systems and technically inclined.
Analytical & logical thinker with attention to detail.
Good hand-eye coordination and enjoy working with your hands

Working Conditions

Required to work a 5-day week & overtime as required
Pass all theoretical training at the pass rate specified by management

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Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring an Office Administrator To Earn R338 106 Per Annum

May 20, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Eastern Cape
Due Date: 05 June
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS: Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring an Office Administrator To Earn R338 106 Per Annum

Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree

(NQFL 7) in Office Management /Information Management and Technology / Public Administration/ Business Administration/Business Management/ Public Management. One (1) years functional experience in office administrator / secretariat services. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Planning and Organising, Administration procedures, Batho Pele principles, Interpersonal relations. Skills: Facilitation skills, Interpersonal relationship skills, Computer skills, telephone etiquette, Organising skills, decision Making skills, Analytical skills, Project Management.

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DUTIES

Provide a receptionist support to the Office: Public Employment Services including diary management for the Director: PES. Render a secretariat service for the Office of the Director: PES. Assist in Monitoring and maintaining the budget including the supply chain for the Directorate: PES. Facilitate and coordinate all logistical and resource requirements of the Directorate. Provide Management information and records management services in the Directorate. Track and monitor projects tasks within the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ngaki Tel No: (043) 701 3096

APPLICATIONS

Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005 East London, 5201, Hand deliver at No.3 Hill Street East London Email: Jobs –EC3@labour.gov.za or Jobs- EC8@labour.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets- Priority will be given to White Males, Coloured Males, Coloured. Females, Indian Females, Indian Males, White Female and People with Disability.

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Department of Social Development is Hiring Three(3) Personal Assistants Earning R338 106 Per Annum

May 20, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Qualifications Required for the Department of Social Development Personal Assistants Positions

Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management/Management Assistant/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management. A minimum of 3 years secretariat experience in rendering support services to senior management. Knowledge: Knowledge on the relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures, Basic knowledge on financial administration. Skills: Language, Good telephone etiquette, Computer literacy, Sound organizational behaviour, Communication (verbal & written),
Numeracy.

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Duties

Provide secretarial/ receptionist support service to the Senior Management; Provide administrative support services; Provide support to the Senior Management regarding meetings; Support the Senior Manager with the administration of the budget; Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents.

About The Department of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development, in line with the Ministerial Handbook, is charged with rendering professional administrative and support services to the Executing Authority. Which services include:

Policy and strategic advice to the Executive Authority,
Stakeholder management and mobilization,
International liaison and coordination, with an emphasis on Africa and the developing world,
Drafting, editing and coordinating Minister’s policy statements and speeches,
Coordinating and processing Cabinet, Parliamentary and MINMEC processes in liaison with the Offices of the Deputy Minister and Director General,
Administration and management of private office.

HOW TO APPLY

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za
(STHESHA WAYA WAYA).

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Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 16 of 2026 – New Jobs Added to the List

July 9, 2026May 18, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Circular 16 of 2026

Posting Date: 15 May 2026
Full Document: Circular 16 (click here to view the full document)
Directions: Click on the name of the department / administration to view vacancies in that particular section

National Departments Jobs

Click on the links below to see the various national department jobs.

Basic Education
Civilian Secretariat for Police Service
Communications and Digital Technologies
Cooperative Governance
Defence
Electricity and Energy
Employment and Labour
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Health
Higher Education and Training
Home Affairs
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
Land Reform and Rural Development
Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Office of the Chief Justice
Public Service and Administration
Public Works and Infrastructure
Social Development
Tourism
Treasury
Water and Sanitation

Provincial Administration

Click on the links below to see the various provincial administration jobs.

Free State
Gauteng
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Western Cape

About The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is a key department in the South African government responsible for establishing norms, standards, and policies to ensure the state machinery functions optimally. It drives public sector transformation, ethical governance, and digital transformation across the public service.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on this link to view more information from DPSA site.

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Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring Two(2) Office Aids Earning R170 226 per annum

May 15, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

SALARY: R170 226 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office: KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/05 (X1 Post) Prospecton Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/4/10 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 10. Knowledge: Office Practice, Catering, Cleaning Practices. Skills:
Interpersonal relations, verbal communications, Listening.

DUTIES

Ensure a clean office environment at all times. Provide food service’s aid.
Assist in distribution stock. Assist with messenger functions.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mwelase Tel No: (031) 366 2316 (KZN). Mr K Naidoo Tel No: (031) 065 1000 (Prospecton)

APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Provincial Operations: PO BOX 940, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For online applications email to: Jobs-KZN14@Labour.gov.za

Deputy Director: Prospecton Labour Centre, PO Box 343, Umbongothwini 4120 Or hand deliver at N 3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton. For online applications email to: Jobs-KZN24@Labour.gov.za

About Department of Employment & Labour South Africa

The South African Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) regulates the labour market to promote economic growth, job creation, and decent work through appropriate legislation, inspections, and enforcement. It oversees labor laws, employment services, and social protections like the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Compensation Fund. As of February 2026, the Minister is Nomakhosazana Meth.

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BREAKING NEWS! South Africa Unemployment Rate Surged to 32.7% – Is Your Future Safe?

May 13, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Imagine waking up tomorrow with no job, no prospects, and a family staring at you for answers. Now multiply that nightmare by 8 million South Africans – that’s the cold, hard unemployment reality hitting our nation right now.

According to STATS SA, as of Q1 2026, unemployment has surged to 32.7%, up from 31.4% just months ago, leaving over 8 million people jobless while the expanded rate (including those who’ve stopped looking) screams at 42.1%. This isn’t a statistic; it’s a ticking time bomb exploding in townships, suburbs, and rural dorps alike. Youth like many, fresh out of matric or uni, are bearing the brunt – over 60% of under-35s can’t find work. If we don’t scream this from the rooftops, South Africa could spiral into chaos. Buckle up; this is your wake-up call.

The Shocking Numbers: A Nation on Its Knees

South Africa‘s unemployment crisis isn’t new, but it’s accelerating into catastrophe. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS Q1 2026) shows a brutal drop of 345,000 jobs, pushing total employed down to 16.8 million. Official figures hit 7.8 million jobless, but that’s just the tip – millions more are “discouraged” work-seekers who’ve given up, inflating the real crisis to near half the workforce.

Youth are ground zero: 45%+ for ages 15-34, with black South Africans and women hit hardest. In Gauteng and KZN, factories shutter; in the Eastern Cape, farms idle. Remember post-apartheid hopes? Unemployment was 20% in the 90s – now it’s doubled, fueled by a labor force boom outpacing job creation. We’re not talking recovery; QLFS Q4 2025 hinted at “small improvements,” but Q1 2026 proves it’s a mirage. Without drastic action, experts warn of 35% by 2028.

This isn’t abstract – it’s your cousin in Soweto hawking airtime, your sister in Durban skipping meals. The social fabric is tearing. That is the reality.

Root Causes: Why Jobs Are Vanishing Faster Than Load-Shedding Promises

Blame doesn’t fix CVs, but understanding the rot does. Here’s the ugly truth:

Economic Stagnation: GDP growth crawled at 0.6% in 2023, barely ticking up since. Slow growth can’t absorb our exploding workforce – 790,000 new jobs last year, but labor force grew faster, spiking unemployment. Load-shedding, policy paralysis, and global slowdowns (think Trump’s tariffs) choke manufacturing and mining.
Skills Mismatch Mayhem: Millions of matriculants flood the market, but jobs demand tech, green energy, and digital skills. Limited education access, especially in townships, leaves youth as NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) – 35% of our young people. Apartheid’s legacy lingers: inequality locks out opportunities.
Structural Nightmares: Rigid labor laws scare SMEs from hiring; BEE red tape burdens big corps to some extend. Corruption siphons billions – state capture 2.0 via inefficient SOEs. Add a population boom (1.5% annual growth) and migration pressures, and supply swamps demand.
Youth Trap: No experience? No job. Circular hell: employers want 2 years’ experience for entry-level gigs. Result? Desperation drives crime, with Joburg CBD turning into a no-go zone.

Real talk from the ground: In 2025, I saw factories in Emalahleni close overnight due to Eskom failures, axing 500 jobs. Families shattered.

***Since you are here, you might be interested in how to overcome unemployment in South Africa, then check How do I Find and Apply for a Learnership in South Africa.

The Terrifying Future: Improvement or Total Collapse?

If this accelerates, we’re staring down the barrel. Projections to 2028 show “slow, fragile” gains only with reforms – otherwise, unemployment hits 35-40%. Economy shrinks further; tax base crumbles, ballooning debt to 80% GDP. Youth despair breeds unrest: service delivery protests could morph into nationwide riots, dwarfing 2021’s July unrest.

Crime skyrockets – already, SAPS links 40% of robberies to unemployed youth. Mental health crisis explodes: suicides up 20% in high-unemployment zones. Brain drain: skilled workers flee to Australia, leaving us hollowed out. Worst case? Hyperinflation, dollarization whispers, and IMF bailout with austerity cuts – think Greece 2010, but with shacks.

For you, the youth: A “lost generation” risks permanent scarring – lower lifetime earnings, delayed families, entrenched poverty. But flip it: This pressure could force innovation, birthing a startup boom if unlocked.

Government’s Playbook: Too Little, Too Late?

Current efforts are bandaids on a gunshot wound. Ramaphosa’s youth initiatives sound good – 1% budget “top-slicing” for jobs, YES programme scaling, TVET-private sector links. EPWP and CWP offer temporary gigs in infra and social services, while National Skills Fund pumps skills training. Presidential Youth Employment Intervention pushes learnerships and internships.

But execution flops: EPWP jobs are short-term (3-6 months), not sustainable. Tax incentives like ETI help, but uptake is low amid red tape. Defence-led Youth Service? Noble, but fragmented. DA slams it: “Millions shut out while politicians celebrate Workers’ Day.”

What Government MUST Do: A Robust Action Plan

No more speeches – radical surgery needed:

Slash Regulations: Fast-track SME hiring with 2-year youth wage subsidies (R5k/month rebate). Deregulate labor for firms under 50 staff – hire/fire flexibility.
Skills Revolution: Mandate 20% youth quotas in SETAs; fund 1 million learnerships/apprenticeships yearly in green energy, AI, agro-processing. Partner TVETs with Siemens, Google for free certs.
Infrastructure Blitz: R1 trillion spend on roads, rail, solar farms via EPWP 2.0 – create 2 million jobs in 3 years. Privatize Transnet ports for efficiency.
Youth Enterprise Fund: R50 billion zero-interest loans for 18-35 startups, mentored by black industrialists. Tax breaks for youth hires.
Fix the Basics: End load-shedding by 2027 via IPPs; anti-corruption courts with 100% asset forfeiture. BEE reform: Focus on ownership + skills, not tick-box compliance.
Demand-Side Shock: Export incentives for manufacturing; BRICS+ trade deals under Trump-era realignments.

Final Word

South Africa’s unemployment crisis is not just an economic issue—it is a national emergency. Without decisive action, the country risks sliding into a prolonged cycle of poverty, instability, and disintegration of its social fabric. The time for half-measures has passed; bold, structural reforms are the only way forward.

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Department of Agriculture is Hiring A Handyman Eaning R170 226 per annum at Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)

May 13, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Eastern Cape: Middelburg

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Requirements: Department of Agriculture is Hiring A Handyman

Applicants must be in possession of Grade 9 or NQF level 1 qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience in farm and or fence making work. Competency Certificate in fence making is recommended.

Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies. General
farm work. Using hand tools. Cleaning of buildings. Cleaning of equipment and tools. Harvesting of lucerne. Storing of feed. Erecting of fences.

Job RelatedSkills: Good communication skills. Planning. Interpersonal skills.

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Duties

Render maintenance of office buildings: Conduct regular building and equipment inspections. Report breakage. Defects, problems etc. Report and/ or attend to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, renovations, painting and replacement problems. Render maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure: Conduct repair works to fences, water systems, furniture, equipment and tools. Inspect fencing and repair as required. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Detect and repair leaks and broken pipes as required.

Construct and maintain farm structures as needed (e.g. hail shelter, tractor shade ports, frames to support trials, etc). Conduct routine farm work: Install irrigation pipes and pumps. Dig trenches. Combating veldt fires. Perform elementary agricultural tasks like weeding, irrigation and sowing. Maintain gardens, recreation grounds, paddocks and irrigational lands. Assist with general maintenance: Removal and dumping of refuse. Cleaning of gutters. Sweeping of roads and parking areas. Washing and cleaning of official fleet. Cleaning of buildings and cleaning of building and machines.

About Department of Agriculture, South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in South Africa promotes sustainable agricultural development, food security, and land reform. It manages agricultural policy, natural resources, livestock production, and land administration (including deeds and surveys) to stimulate economic growth.

HOW TO APPLY

ENQUIRIES: Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: HMrecruit31@nda.gov.za

Note: For more information click on this DPSA vacancies list and go to page 6 to see more information for this position.

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Anglo American International Cybersecurity Learnership – International Early Careers Programme

May 11, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 22 May, 2026

Company Description:

Anglo American’s International Cybersecurity Early Careers Programme develops the next generation of cybersecurity professionals across our global operations. The programme provides structured learning, hands-on experience and professional development opportunities to early career professionals across Anglo American sites.

Anglo American International Cybersecurity Learnership – International Early Careers Programme

As part of the programme’s continued global expansion, we are offering Cybersecurity Learnership opportunities in South Africa.

This 12-month Learnership combines structured learning with practical experience working alongside Anglo American cybersecurity professionals. Learners will gain exposure to how cybersecurity teams operate globally, learning how organisations manage cyber risk, detect and respond to security incidents, investigate digital evidence and promote safer behaviours online.

Learners will complete structured training and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification, gaining both practical and theoretical cybersecurity knowledge throughout the programme.

The Learnership provides exposure to multiple areas of cybersecurity including:

Cyber threat intelligence
Digital forensics and investigations
Security operations
Cyber risk management
Human cyber risk and user awareness training

This programme provides a strong foundation for a future career in cybersecurity or information security.

Anglo American 

Anglo American’s ambition is to be the most valued mining company in the eyes of the company’s shareholders, driven by the purpose to re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives.

Guided by the company’s purpose and our values, the company enables both high performance and purposeful action as it aims to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

Anglo American produces high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Kumba Iron Ore activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, the company has mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

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Job Description: Anglo American International Cybersecurity Learnership – International Early Careers Programme

As a Cybersecurity Learner, you will support the Cybersecurity Operations team while participating in the International Cybersecurity Early Careers Programme. The role provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations while developing foundational knowledge through structured training and certification preparation.

Cybersecurity Operations Exposure

Understand how cybersecurity teams conduct monitoring and identify potential security threats.
Learn how to analyse security alerts and understand how incidents are detected and managed.
Participate in investigations of suspicious activity under the guidance of experienced analysts.
Gain exposure to how cybersecurity teams coordinate responses to security incidents.

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

Learn how to gather and analyse threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
Contribute to basic threat reporting and intelligence summaries.
Learn how threat intelligence supports proactive cyber defence.

Digital Forensics Exposure

Practice evidence collection and analysis activities under supervision.
Learn how digital investigations are conducted in a forensically sound and legally compliant manner.
Gain exposure to forensic tools and investigation methodologies used by cybersecurity teams.

Human Cyber Risk & Awareness

Support user awareness initiatives aimed at helping employees develop safer online behaviours.
Assist in preparing cybersecurity awareness materials and training sessions.
Help analyse behavioural data to identify areas where additional awareness training may be required.

Learning and Certification Development

Participate in structured training sessions as part of the Early Careers Programme.
Complete study activities and coursework aligned to the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Prepare for and complete certification examinations during the Learnership.

Programme Participation

Engage in professional development activities designed to build workplace skills.
Participate in programme learning sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
Track learning progress and maintain study commitments throughout the Learnership.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the Learnership programme, you must: 

Be at least 18 years old
Have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
Have strong interest in cybersecurity and information security.
Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have good communication and teamwork skills.
Have the ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly.
Have good written and spoken English communication skills are required for this role.

What to Expect.

A 12-month cybersecurity Learnership within Anglo American’s Cybersecurity team.
Preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Exposure to real-world cybersecurity operations and investigations.
Experience working within a global cybersecurity environment.
Participation in Anglo American’s International Cybersecurity Early Careers Programme.
The first stage of the recruitment process is a review of your CV.
Should you meet the requirements for the role, you will be invited to interview. Upon successful completion of the interview, you will progress to the psychometric assessments, which are to be completed by set deadline.

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