Edupstairs Internship / Learnership Eligibility Checker

Answer a few questions to get a quick, practical eligibility pre-check and your next steps.

Choose one

Internship Learnership

Do you have Matric?

Highest qualification

Are you a South African citizen or permanent resident?

Work status: Are you currently unemployed?

Academic credit: Does your TVET/University require internships for graduation (WIL)?

Do you have work experience?

How old are you?

Do you have a permanent disability?

Are you currently studying or accepted at a public TVET/University?

Institution type (if studying/accepted)

Your province

Your field of study (industry)

Your field of study (specialisation)

Have you completed your qualification?

Can you relocate if required?

Do you have a driver’s licence?

Have you done a learnership/internship before?

If yes: was it SETA/government funded?

Preferred sector

How to Use the Edupstairs Internship / Learnership Eligibility Checker

Choosing between an internship and a learnership can be confusing—especially if you are unsure whether you meet the requirements. The Edupstairs Internship / Learnership Eligibility Checker was created to help you quickly understand where you stand before you apply.

This tool does not replace the official requirements in job adverts, but it gives you a clear, realistic starting point so you can apply smarter and with confidence.

Step 1: Choose Your Path

When the checker loads, the first thing you must select is whether you are interested in:

Internships, or
Learnerships

This choice helps the system ask the right questions and assess you fairly.

Step 2: Answer the Questions Honestly

The checker will ask simple questions about your:

Education level (Matric, NCV, Diploma, Degree, etc.)
Citizenship or permanent residency
Employment status (employed or unemployed)
Age
Work experience
Whether you are studying, accepted, or not studying
Your province
Your field of study (or Not studying, if applicable)
Disability status (optional but important for some opportunities)

Important:
If you skip any required questions, the system will clearly tell you which ones are missing and highlight them. This ensures you always know what to fix.

Step 3: Click “Check Eligibility”

Once all required questions are answered, click the Check Eligibility button.

The system will then assess your answers and show one of three results:

Eligible – you meet common requirements
Possibly Eligible – you may qualify depending on the advert
Not Eligible – you are unlikely to qualify at this stage

You will also see clear reasons for the result and practical next steps.

Step 4: Review Your Next Steps

Based on your results, the checker may recommend:

Whether internships or learnerships suit you better
Documents you should prepare (CV, certificates, ID, etc.)
What to improve before applying
Which types of opportunities to look for on Edupstairs

This helps you avoid wasting time on applications you are not ready for yet.

Why Use This Checker?

It saves time
It reduces rejection frustration
It helps non-studying youth understand their options
It prepares you before applying

Final Reminder

This checker is a guidance tool, not a guarantee. Always read the full requirements of each internship or learnership advert before applying.

At Edupstairs, we believe preparation comes before opportunity—and this checker helps you take that first smart step.

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