Editorial Policy

Last updated: 17 March 2026

At RSALearnership.co.za, our goal is to publish clear, accurate, and practical guidance about South African learnerships, internships, bursaries, and entry-level jobs so readers can understand eligibility, documents needed, and the safest way to apply.

RSALearnership.co.za is independently owned and operated by Raymond Bongani in South Africa.

This Editorial Policy explains how we create, review, update, and correct content on this site.

1) What we publish (and what we don’t)

We publish:

  • learnership, internship, apprenticeship, bursary, and entry-level job guides
  • application checklists, including documents, steps, and closing dates when available
  • scam-prevention warnings and safety tips
  • career-readiness resources such as CV tips, interview preparation, and workplace basics

We don’t publish:

  • “guaranteed placement” promises
  • paid application services that ask for money to apply
  • fake listings or “apply via WhatsApp” shortcuts
  • personal data requests beyond what an official employer, SETA, or institution would normally ask for

2) Our sourcing standards

We aim to base each opportunity and guide on reliable sources, such as:

  • the employer’s official careers page or official communication
  • official SETA pages and recognised institutions
  • government or public-sector portals, where relevant
  • direct announcements from verified company channels

When we cannot confirm a detail, such as a stipend amount or exact closing date, we clearly label it as “Not stated by the employer/source” rather than guessing.

3) Verification and accuracy checks

Before publishing, we try to confirm:

  • the employer or organisation name and the nature of the opportunity
  • basic eligibility, including age, location, qualification level, and citizenship or residency where required
  • the official application method, such as the correct link, email, or portal, and what applicants must prepare
  • common scam signals, such as fees, suspicious domains, or unclear contact details

If a post includes instructions, we write them in a step-by-step format so readers can follow the official method more easily.

4) Updates, freshness, and time-sensitive content

Opportunities can change quickly. When possible, we update posts to reflect:

  • closing date changes
  • updated application links or portals
  • new requirements or documents requested
  • whether an intake appears closed or inactive

We may add a “Last updated” line to posts. Even so, readers should always verify directly with the official employer or portal before applying.

5) Corrections policy

If we publish something incorrect, such as a broken link, wrong date, or missing requirement, we aim to correct it as soon as possible.

How we handle corrections:

  • We fix the content and, when appropriate, add a short note such as:
    “Correction (date): Updated closing date / corrected application link.”
  • If a listing appears unsafe or misleading, we may remove it or replace it with a safety notice.

To report an issue, please contact us and include:

  • the page URL
  • what seems wrong
  • a source or screenshot, if possible

6) Editorial independence and advertising

We aim to keep our content independent. If advertising is displayed, including through Google services such as AdSense, ads do not influence our editorial decisions. We do not accept payments to publish “guaranteed” job placements.

If we publish any sponsored content in the future, it will be clearly labelled as sponsored or paid.

7) Affiliate links (if used)

If we ever use affiliate links, for example to a course provider, we will:

  • disclose this clearly on the page
  • recommend only products or services we believe may be useful for job seekers
  • never present affiliate offers as a requirement to apply for a job, internship, bursary, or learnership

8) User-generated content (comments)

If comments are enabled, we moderate them. Spam, promotional links, hate, harassment, or misleading “application” instructions will be removed.

We do this because publishers are responsible for user-generated content on pages where ads appear.

9) How content is produced (including AI tools)

We may use tools, including AI, to help with formatting, summaries, or drafting. Regardless of the tools used, we aim to ensure every post is:

  • helpful and people-first
  • clear about who wrote it and how it was created
  • reviewed for accuracy, safety, and clarity before publishing

10) Contact

If you spot an error, suspicious listing, or broken link, please contact us using the Contact page on this website.

For privacy, advertising, and data-use information, please read our Privacy Policy.