Career Advice

The skills development levy explained: who pays it, how SARS collects it, and how SETAs disburse funding for learnerships and training in South Africa.

A clear guide to the learnership vs internship vs apprenticeship difference in South Africa, including who qualifies and how each programme works.

Learn how job alerts work on Careers24 and PNet, how to set them up correctly, and how to fine-tune keywords so relevant vacancies reach your inbox.

A practical salary negotiation guide for South African job seekers: how to benchmark your ask, time the conversation, and negotiate without losing the offer.

A cover letter template 2026 guide for South African job seekers: structure, what recruiters want, and how to tailor each application.

The National Career Advice Portal (Khetha) offers free DHET career guidance to South Africans. Learn what it covers, who qualifies and how to use it.

Provisional tax for freelancers explained: who must register, the two payment dates, and how to file with SARS in the 2026 tax year.

A step-by-step guide to SARS eFiling registration in 2026, covering who needs it, what documents you need, and how to register online as a first-time taxpayer.

The 2026 minimum wage in South Africa is R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. See rates, who qualifies and how to check what you are owed.

NQF levels explained for South African students: how the 10-level framework ranks qualifications from Grade 9 to doctorate, and why employers use it.