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Careerbox jobs and careers in South Africa
Careerbox operates as a social enterprise that delivers free SETA-accredited training to unemployed South African citizens aged 18 to 35. The programmes focus on BPO skills and include a stipend during the training period.
Johannesburg Cape Town Durban
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What Careerbox jobs research shows
Careerbox operates as a social enterprise that delivers free SETA-accredited training to unemployed South African citizens aged 18 to 35. The programmes focus on BPO skills and include a stipend during the training period.
Locations
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Company size
Training provider
Role areas
Call Centre Agent (post-training), Customer Service Rep, Data Capture Clerk
Typical pay
Free training → R7,000–R12,000 placement
Head office
Johannesburg
What the work may be like
Careerbox operates as a social enterprise training provider rather than a traditional employer — the environment is a structured classroom and coaching facility designed to prepare unemployed youth for BPO careers. Trainees receive SETA-accredited training, a stipend, and then direct placement with major SA call centres.
The training culture is supportive and developmental, and the placement guarantee means the programme has real accountability for its outcomes.
Hiring and application process
za, confirming they are South African citizens aged 18–35 with a Matric certificate. The screening process includes document verification, a basic communication and aptitude assessment, followed by a short telephonic or in-person interview.
Selected applicants typically move from application to training offer within four to six weeks and receive a stipend throughout the SETA-accredited course before placement with partner call centres. Prepare by practising clear English telephone responses and basic customer-service scenarios to perform well in the assessment.
Who may be a good fit
- Unemployed youth aged 18–35 with Matric looking for free BPO training and guaranteed placement into contact centre employment
- Free SETA-accredited BPO training with a stipend — no cost to the candidate
- Job placement guarantee links directly to major SA call centre employers after graduation
- Social enterprise mission — training is designed to give real career starts, not just certificates
What candidates should verify
- • Careerbox is a training pathway, not a long-term employer — career development happens at placement employers
- • Eligibility is restricted to 18–35 year olds who are South African citizens
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Careerbox
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
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GTM Engineer
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Customer Service/Tech agent
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Junior Web Developer
Sunninghill, GautengFULL TIMEVia PNet
Recruitment Consultant - Nightshift, onsite role
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What to expect
Career areas
Call Centre Agent (post-training) · Customer Service Rep · Data Capture Clerk
Entry guidance
18–35 years old, Matric, South African citizen
Hiring process
To apply for Careerbox’s free BPO training and placement programme, candidates must submit an online application via www.careerbox.co.za, confirming they are South African citizens aged 18–35 with a Matric certificate. The screening process includes document verification, a basic communication and aptitude assessment, followed by a short telephonic or in-person interview. Selected applicants typically move from application to training offer within four to six weeks and receive a stipend throughout the SETA-accredited course before placement with partner call centres. Prepare by practising clear English telephone responses and basic customer-service scenarios to perform well in the assessment.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Free BPO training for unemployed youth
- Job placement guarantee
- SETA-accredited
- Stipend during training