YouthSETA is a South African information platform dedicated to helping young people understand and access SETA funded opportunities, skills development programmes, learnerships, and youth employment initiatives.
Our mission is to simplify information relating to South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and provide practical resources that help young people build skills, improve employability, and prepare for the world of work.
Why We Created YouthSETA
South Africa offers thousands of learnerships, skills programmes, and youth development opportunities every year through SETAs, government departments, and private sector initiatives.
However, information is often scattered across multiple websites, difficult to understand, and inaccessible to many young people.
YouthSETA was created to bridge this gap by providing educational resources, programme information, and practical career guidance in one place.
We believe every young South African deserves access to information that can help unlock career opportunities and long-term economic participation.
Meet The Founder
Thabang Maimela is the Founder of YouthSETA and CareersPursuit South Africa.
After building CareersPursuit into one of South Africa’s growing career information platforms, Thabang launched YouthSETA to create a dedicated resource focused specifically on SETAs, skills development, and youth empowerment initiatives.
His goal is to help young South Africans better understand available training pathways and access opportunities that support long-term career growth.
Why Trust YouthSETA
✓ Founded by Thabang Maimela
✓ Part of the CareersPursuit Network
✓ Focused exclusively on SETAs and Youth Development
✓ Information sourced from official organisations whenever possible
✓ Educational resources created to simplify complex information
✓ Independent South African platform
✓ Committed to accuracy and transparency
Editorial Standards
At YouthSETA, we are committed to publishing accurate, relevant, and educational content relating to South Africa’s skills development ecosystem.
Our content is based on information sourced from official SETAs, government departments, training authorities, employers, and recognised institutions wherever possible.
Before participating in any programme, users are encouraged to verify information through official channels.
Our goal is to educate, inform, and empower young South Africans.
Our Mission
To make SETA information, skills development resources, and youth opportunities easier to understand and access for every South African.
Our Vision
To become South Africa’s leading educational resource for SETA programmes, learnerships, skills development, and youth empowerment.
Part of the CareersPursuit Network
YouthSETA forms part of the CareersPursuit Network.
While CareersPursuit focuses on jobs, internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and daily employment opportunities, YouthSETA focuses specifically on:
- SETA Learnerships
- Skills Programmes
- YES Programmes
- SETA Guides
- Career Development Resources
Together, the two platforms aim to support South Africans throughout every stage of their career journey.