SETA JOBS AND LEARNERSHIPS

In 2026, SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) learnerships and jobs are actively open across various industries, offering monthly stipends between R2,500 and R7,000. Many programs are currently accepting applications or have intake windows throughout the year. [1]

These programs are currently recruiting or have recently opened applications for the 2026 intake: [2, 3]

• Retail & Wholesale (W&RSETA Funded):
  • Pepkor Lifestyle Retail Learnership: A 12-month program in stores like HiFi Corporation and Incredible Connection. Covers customer service, POS systems, and marketing.
    • Closing Date: 16 May 2026.
  • BUCO Retail Learnership: Open for Grade 12 job seekers.
• Information Technology (MICT SETA Funded):
  • Ikusasa Technology Solutions: Offering a Technical Support Learnership (NQF Level 4) in KwaZulu-Natal with stipends up to R6,500.
  • South West Gauteng TVET College: Offering a Cloud Administrator Learnership with a R3,850 stipend.
  • Cortex Hub 5G Skills Programme: Active recruitment in early 2026.
• Mining & Engineering (MQA/merSETA Funded):
  • Sibanye-Stillwater: Multiple openings for Learner Miners and Official Mining Learnerships.
  • Gold Fields: Electrical Engineering Learnership focused on artisan training.
  • Columbus Stainless: Metal Manufacturing Learnership.
• Other Sectors:
  • Dairy Group SA: Food Manufacturing Learnership (YES Programme).
  • APX UIF Security Skills: Security training for young people.
  • FASSET: Accounting Technician Learnership for 2026. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

• Services SETA Marketing Internship: Based in Johannesburg, focusing on social media and events.
• UNISA ETDP-SETA Internships: Various roles for UNISA graduates in Environmental Management, Horticulture, and Information Science.
• Unisa Enterprise ICT Internships: Entrepreneurship-focused program for ICT graduates in Gauteng.
• Postbank HR Internship: Human Resources graduate opportunity for 2026. [4, 10, 11]

• Citizenship: South African citizen with a valid ID.
• Age: Generally 18–35 years old.
• Documents: You will need certified copies of your ID, Matric Certificate (or highest qualification), and a professional CV.
• SAPS Affidavit: Some programs require an affidavit confirming you are not currently in another SETA program. [3, 4, 10, 12]

1. Direct Company Portals: Apply on the career pages of employers like Sibanye-Stillwater or Pepkor.
2. SETA Learner Portals: Register your profile on the Services SETA Learner Portal or the MICT SETA LMS to be visible to funded employers.
3. National Networks: Use platforms like SA Youth which aggregate many SETA-funded opportunities. [4, 13]

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