Letaba TVET College & merSETA Open Paid Apprenticeships and Internship Opportunities for 2026
Letaba TVET College, in partnership with merSETA, has opened paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities for 2026. Youth aged 18–35 can apply for electrician apprenticeships and funded workplace-based learning programmes across Limpopo.
Letaba TVET College has officially announced its 2026 merSETA-funded Apprenticeship and Internship Programmes, creating a valuable opportunity for unemployed South African youth, TVET graduates, and students who want to gain real workplace experience or qualify as artisans.
These programmes are aimed at helping young people convert their qualifications into practical skills, recognised work experience, and long-term employability, especially within the engineering, business, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Preference is given to Letaba TVET College students, but eligible applicants from other public TVET colleges are also welcome to apply.
Overview of the Letaba TVET College merSETA Programmes
- Institution: Letaba TVET College
- Funding Authority: merSETA
- Programme Types: Apprenticeships and Internships / Workplace-Based Learning
- Programme Period: 2026 / 2027
- Location: Limpopo Province (approved workplaces)
- Stipend: Paid (internship programmes)
- Target Group: Unemployed South Africans aged 18–35
- Preference: Letaba TVET College students
- People with Disabilities: Strongly encouraged to apply
Programme 1: merSETA Electrician Apprenticeship Programme 2026/2027
What This Apprenticeship Offers
The merSETA Apprenticeship Programme is a structured artisan development pathway that combines theoretical training with hands-on workplace experience. Over a period of three years, successful candidates will be trained to become qualified electricians through accredited workplaces.
Available Trade and Posts
- Trade: Electrician
- Number of Posts: 15
- Reference Number: LTC 15/01/2026
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- N3 Electrical Engineering or NCV Level 4 Electrical Engineering
- All subjects must be passed
- Must be unemployed
- Must not have participated in a previous apprenticeship or learnership
- Preference will be given to Letaba TVET College students
How to Apply for the Apprenticeship
Applications must be hand-delivered. Email applications will not be accepted.
Documents to submit:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of qualification results
- Completed Z83 application form
- Copy of South African ID
Submission Address:
Letaba TVET College – Central Office
1 Claude Wheatley Street
Tzaneen, 0850
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies.
Programme 2: Internship and Workplace-Based Learning Programme 2026/2027
Who Should Apply
This programme is designed for:
- Unemployed South African students and graduates
- Youth aged 18–35
- Candidates holding Grade 12, NQF Level 4, or NQF Level 5/6 qualifications
- Applicants who have never participated in a similar internship
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and will be placed at approved workplaces across Limpopo Province.
Internship Fields, Posts, and Duration
NQF Level 4 Internships (18 Months)
- Hospitality Level 4 – 3 posts
- Tourism Level 4 – 1 post
- Finance, Economics and Accounting Level 4 – 1 post
Reference Number: LET/01/2026
NQF Level 5 Engineering Studies (24 Months)
- Engineering Studies – 9 posts
Reference Number: LET/02/2026
NQF Level 5 / N6 Business and Engineering Internships (18 Months)
- N6 Electrical Engineering – 5 posts
- N6 Financial Management – 5 posts
- N6 Management Assistant – 5 posts
- N6 Marketing Management – 5 posts
- N6 Business Management – 5 posts
Documents Required for Internship Applications
Applicants must submit the following:
- Detailed CV
- Recently certified copies of Grade 12 results
- Certified copies of NQF Level 4 or NQF Level 5/6 certificates
- Certified copy of South African ID
Where to Send Internship Applications
Internship applications must be emailed to:
Important Conditions Applicants Must Note
- All placements will be within Limpopo Province
- Late applications will not be considered
- Communication will be limited to successful candidates only
- Applicants must not have previously served in the same category
- Students from all public TVET colleges may apply
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to former Letaba TVET College students
Closing Date
All applications for both the apprenticeship and internship programmes must be submitted no later than 30 January 2026.
Conclusion
The Letaba TVET College and merSETA Apprenticeship and Internship Programmes for 2026 present a powerful opportunity for young South Africans who are serious about building sustainable careers. Whether your goal is to qualify as an electrician artisan or gain workplace-based experience in business, engineering, tourism, or hospitality, these programmes offer structured training, real exposure, and financial support.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to commit to professional growth, this is a chance worth taking. Apply correctly, submit complete documents, and take a confident step toward your future.
