Sekhukhune TVET College, in partnership with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA), invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Fully Funded Apprenticeship Programmes for 2026.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Location: Limpopo (Sekhukhune District)
These programmes are designed to equip young people with critical artisan skills through a structured pathway that combines institutional learning, workplace exposure, and formal trade preparation aligned with national artisan frameworks.
Programme Overview
- Programme Type: Apprenticeship (Artisan Training)
- Duration: 36 Months
- Funded By: merSETA
- Training Partner: Sekhukhune TVET College
- Target Group: Unemployed South African youth
- Age Limit: Under 35 years
- Application Method: Email submission
This is not a short course or once-off training. Successful applicants will enter a regulated, employment-linked apprenticeship supported by formal agreements.
Apprenticeship Fields Available (2026 Intake)
Diesel Mechanic (Apprentice)
Minimum Academic & Technical Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics, or
- NCV Level 4: Automotive Repair & Maintenance (21 subjects completed), or
- N2–N6 Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Trade Theory)
Career Focus: Heavy vehicles, mining equipment, construction machinery, and trucks.
Fitter & Turner (Apprentice)
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics, or
- NCV Level 4: Fitting & Turning (21 subjects completed), or
- N2–N6 Mechanical Engineering (Fitter & Turner Trade Theory)
Career Focus: Precision engineering, machining, and manufacturing industries.
Welder (Apprentice)
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics, or
- NCV Level 2–4: Fabrication (21 subjects completed), or
- N2–N6 Mechanical Engineering
Career Focus: Structural steel, fabrication workshops, and infrastructure projects.
Electrician (Apprentice)
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics, or
- NCV Level 4: Electrical Infrastructure Construction (21 subjects completed), or
- N2–N6 Electrical Engineering
Career Focus: Industrial electrical systems, construction, utilities, and manufacturing.
Important Conditions
- Applicants must be under 35 years of age
- Preference will be given to Sekhukhune TVET College graduates
- All shortlisted applicants will undergo assessment processes
- Successful candidates will sign:
- an ETQA Agreement, and
- a formal Employment Contract
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email only.
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
Attach the following documents in one email:
- Application Letter (clearly stating the apprenticeship applied for)
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of South African ID
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Click here to apply for Sekhukhune TVET College & merSETA Apprenticeship Programmes 2026
📧 Email: COSCSBarlowC@sektvetcol.co.za
Email Subject Line Example:Application: Electrician Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Step 3: Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
- Ms Mokabane DM
- Tel: 013 269 0278
- Office Hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Why You Should Apply
South Africa continues to face a shortage of qualified artisans. This fully funded 36-month apprenticeship offers a clear, recognised pathway into high-demand technical careers, with real workplace experience and nationally recognised trade outcomes.
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