Youth Readinessby Simplifico Foundation

Find work safely

Real opportunities.
No fees, ever.

We do not list jobs ourselves. These are official, free places where young South Africans find real jobs, learnerships and work experience.

Where to look

Start with the official channels.

Register on SA Youth and ESSA first. They are free, run with government, and used by real employers.

Go to SA Youth

Stay safe

Check before you share.

Paste any offer into the Scam Checker. It flags the warning signs in seconds.

Check an offer

Official and trusted places to find work

SA YouthThe national network for young work seekers. Free to use, and the site is zero-rated on most networks.Jobs and learnershipsHarambee Youth Employment AcceleratorMatches young people to entry-level jobs and runs free work-readiness support.Jobs and learnershipsEmployment Services of South Africa (ESSA)The Department of Employment and Labour job database. Register as a work seeker.JobsYES (Youth Employment Service)Twelve-month paid work experience placements with companies.Work experiencePublic service vacancies (DPSA)Weekly circulars with government jobs and internships.Public serviceNYDASupport, training and grants for young entrepreneurs.Business support

Learnerships are also advertised by each SETA (sector education and training authority). Search for the SETA in the sector you want, for example MICT SETA for technology or merSETA for manufacturing.

These are independent organisations. We do not run them, and listing them is not an endorsement of any specific advert. Real employers never ask you to pay. Links chosen October 2026; tell us if one stops working.

Six signs a job offer is a scam

  • They ask you to pay anything: a registration, training, uniform or "admin" fee.
  • They want your ID number, bank details or PIN before a proper interview and written offer.
  • You are offered the job without an interview, or the pay is far too high for the work.
  • They only use WhatsApp or a personal Gmail address, with no company website or landline.
  • They pressure you: "only 3 spots left", "reply in the next hour".
  • The "job" is recruiting other people or selling a starter pack (pyramid scheme).

If you have been scammed

Stop all contact and do not pay anything more. Report it at your nearest police station, or call SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111. If you shared bank details, call your bank's fraud line immediately. Warn friends by sharing the advert with the Scam Checker.