False Bay TVET College & ETDP SETA Graduate Internship Programme 2026: Stipends Up to R7,500

Who can apply

• The official advert specifically states: “Workplace Exposure: Placement aligned to the graduate’s qualification and field of study.”

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to False Bay TVET College - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Graduates looking for their first meaningful workplace experience have a new opportunity to consider in the Western Cape. False Bay TVET College has advertised ETDP SETA-funded Graduate Internship Placement opportunities for 2026, with placements available in Student Support Services and the Open Learning Centre.

There are five internship positions across the opportunities listed in the official advert, with monthly stipends ranging from R6,000 to R7,500, depending on the position and NQF level.

The internships run for 24 months, giving successful candidates considerably more time to build practical workplace experience than a short-term internship would. The advert also states that workplace exposure will be aligned with the graduate’s qualification and field of study.

Applications close on 24 August 2026.

Quick Overview

• Programme: ETDP SETA Graduate Intern Placement
• Host organisation: False Bay TVET College
• Funding: ETDP SETA
• Number of opportunities advertised: 5
• Internship duration: 24 months
• Closing date: 24 August 2026
• Stipends: R6,000 or R7,500 per month, depending on the position
• Locations: Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha, Westlake, Muizenberg and Fish Hoek campuses
• Main fields: Student Support Services and Open Learning Centre
• Target applicants: Unemployed South African graduates meeting the relevant qualification requirements
• Application method: Email
• Application email: [email protected]
• Start availability: Successful candidates must be available to commence immediately
• Employment Equity: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

About the ETDP SETA Graduate Internship Placement

The internship is funded by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) and hosted by False Bay TVET College.

SETAs play an important role in South Africa’s skills development system by supporting occupational learning, workplace experience and skills development initiatives within their respective sectors.

For graduates, the important part of this opportunity is that it is designed around workplace exposure.

A qualification gives you academic knowledge, but many entry-level vacancies also expect candidates to demonstrate that they can function effectively in a professional environment. An internship can help bridge that gap.

The official advert specifically states: “Workplace Exposure: Placement aligned to the graduate’s qualification and field of study.”

That is significant because relevant experience is generally more useful for future applications than workplace exposure that has little connection to your studies.

About False Bay TVET College

False Bay TVET College is a Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution in the Western Cape.

The internship advert identifies placements across several of the College’s campuses, including:

• Mitchell’s Plain Campus
• Khayelitsha Campus
• Westlake Campus
• Muizenberg Campus
• Fish Hoek Campus

Successful interns may therefore gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a public education and training environment.

Depending on the specific placement, that may involve supporting students, working with administrative systems, assisting with information services or contributing to other activities associated with the advertised unit.

Applicants should, however, avoid assuming that they will perform particular duties unless those duties are communicated by False Bay TVET College. The official advert does not provide a detailed duty list for each internship.

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Graduate Intern: Student Support Services - NQF Level 7

Number of positions: 2

Monthly stipend: R7,500

Department/Unit: Student Support and Development Services (SSDS)

Possible placement locations:

• Mitchell’s Plain Campus, or
• Khayelitsha Campus

Official Minimum Requirements

According to the advert, applicants must be:

• South African citizens with no criminal record
• Unemployed graduates at the time of application
• Able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Official Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have a SAQA-recognised Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in one of the following fields:

• Psychology
• Applied Social Science
• Social Sciences
• Community Development
• Counselling-related fields

If your qualification has a different title but is closely related, do not automatically assume that it qualifies. The safest approach is to check your qualification’s official NQF level and field before applying.

1. Graduate Intern: Student Support Services - NQF Level 6

Number of positions: 2

Monthly stipend: R6,000

Department/Unit: Student Support and Development Services (SSDS)

Possible placement locations:

• Westlake Campus, or
• Muizenberg Campus

Official Minimum Requirements

The advert requires:

• South African citizenship with no criminal record
• Applicant must be an unemployed graduate at the time of application
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Official Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have completed an NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following areas:

• Counselling and Communication Skills
• Psychology
• Applied Psychology
• Behavioural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Community Development
• Youth Development
• Social Work
• A related field

This opportunity could therefore be relevant to graduates whose studies prepared them for people-centred, counselling, community development or student-support environments.

1. Graduate Intern: Open Learning Centre - NQF Level 6

Number of positions: 1

Monthly stipend: R6,000

Department/Unit: Academic Services - Open Learning Centre

Location: Fish Hoek Campus

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be:

• South African citizens with no criminal record
• Unemployed graduates at the time of application
• Computer literate, including proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Official Qualification Requirements

Preference will be given to graduates with NQF Level 6 qualifications in:

• Library and Information Studies
• Information and Communications Technology
• Information Technology

The wording “preference will be given” is worth noting. It is different from stating that no other qualification can be considered. However, applicants should not interpret this as confirmation that an unrelated qualification will qualify.

Why This Internship Could Be Valuable for Graduates

One of the biggest barriers facing new graduates is the familiar problem of needing experience to obtain a job while needing a job to obtain experience.

A structured graduate internship can help address that problem.

The 24-month duration is particularly noteworthy. Two years in a workplace can give an intern time to move beyond basic orientation and develop a deeper understanding of professional routines, organisational processes and workplace expectations.

Depending on the actual duties assigned, participants could also develop transferable competencies such as:

• Professional communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Administrative discipline
• Working with students or members of the public
• Problem-solving
• Professional conduct
• Record management
• Workplace accountability

These are examples of transferable skills that may arise from workplace experience, not a list of duties promised by the official advert.

How to Apply

According to the official advert, interested candidates must submit:

• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcripts
• Supporting documentation relevant to the internship being applied for

Applications must be emailed to: [email protected]

Also Check: What to Write in an Email When Sending Your CV

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

The advert further states that successful candidates must be available to commence immediately.

Do not wait until the final hours of the closing date if your documents are already available.

Edupstairs Application Guidance

Preparing Your Email

The advert provides the application email address but does not specify an application email subject line.

Do not invent an official reference number.

Instead, you can use a clear descriptive subject that identifies the internship you are applying for, for example:

Application: Graduate Intern - Student Support Services NQF Level 7 or Application: Graduate Intern - Open Learning Centre NQF Level 6

This is Edupstairs guidance, not an official subject-line instruction from False Bay TVET College.

Your email itself can be short and professional. State:

• Your full name
• The internship you are applying for
• Your qualification
• That the requested documents are attached
• Your contact details

There is no need to write your entire life story in the email.

Make Sure Your CV Matches the Opportunity

Sending the same generic CV to every internship is rarely the strongest approach.

For Student Support Services opportunities, relevant information could include academic projects, volunteering, practical training or previous exposure demonstrating:

• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Student or youth engagement
• Community involvement
• Counselling-related exposure
• Administration
• Computer literacy

For the Open Learning Centre opportunity, relevant experience or academic exposure could include:

• Information systems
• ICT
• IT support
• Library environments
• Information management
• Microsoft Office
• Digital systems

Only include experience and skills that you genuinely have.

Do not claim proficiency in software you have never used or responsibilities you never performed.

Check Your NQF Level Before Applying

The advert differentiates clearly between NQF Level 6 and NQF Level 7 opportunities.

Do not assume that every post-secondary qualification is automatically NQF Level 6 or 7.

Check the official information associated with your qualification.

For example, if you are applying for the NQF Level 7 Student Support Services internship, the advert specifically requires a SAQA-recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the listed or related fields.

The NQF Level 6 Student Support Services position has a different qualification requirement.

Apply for the position that matches your actual qualification.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

A strong qualification can still be undermined by a careless application.

Avoid these common mistakes:

• Applying after 24 August 2026
• Forgetting to attach your academic transcript
• Sending uncertified documents when certified copies were requested
• Applying for an NQF Level 7 position with a qualification that does not meet the stated requirement
• Sending an incomplete CV
• Attaching documents that cannot be opened
• Using unclear filenames such as “scan001.pdf”
• Sending your application to the wrong email address
• Claiming skills you cannot demonstrate
• Ignoring the campus locations before applying
• Sending blurry or unreadable copies of documents

Consider naming your documents clearly, for example:

• Surname_Name_CV.pdf
• Surname_Name_ID.pdf
• Surname_Name_Qualification.pdf
• Surname_Name_AcademicTranscript.pdf

Again, these filename examples are Edupstairs guidance, not an official requirement.

Consider the Campus Location Before Applying

Applicants should pay attention to where each opportunity is based.

The Student Support Services internships may be located at:

• Mitchell’s Plain
• Khayelitsha
• Westlake
• Muizenberg

The Open Learning Centre internship is based at: Fish Hoek

Before applying, consider whether you could realistically travel to the relevant campus if selected.

The advert does not state that accommodation, relocation assistance or transport will be provided. Applicants should therefore not assume these benefits are included.

What Happens After You Apply?

The advert gives applicants an important timeframe.

It states that if applicants have not been contacted within 60 days of the closing date, they should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

That means you should not interpret the absence of an immediate response as a rejection.

At the same time, continue applying for other suitable opportunities while waiting. Building your career around one pending application can cost you other opportunities.

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Edupstairs Advice

This opportunity is worth considering if your qualification genuinely matches one of the advertised fields and you can work at the specified Western Cape campuses.

The strongest application is not necessarily the longest one.

Focus on relevance.

Before clicking send, ask yourself:

• Does my qualification match the advertised NQF level?
• Have I attached every requested document?
• Are my certified documents readable?
• Is my academic transcript included?
• Does my CV highlight relevant skills?
• Have I clearly identified which internship I want?
• Can I realistically work at the listed campus?
• Have I checked everything before sending?

Spend a few extra minutes checking your application. Small administrative mistakes are among the easiest problems to prevent.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do applications close?

The official closing date is 24 August 2026.

1. How long is the internship?

The advertised internship period is 24 months.

1. How much is the stipend?

The stipend depends on the position.

NQF Level 7 Student Support Services interns receive R7,500 per month, while the advertised NQF Level 6 internships carry a stipend of R6,000 per month.

1. How many internship positions are available?

The advert lists:

• 2 Student Support Services NQF Level 7 internships
• 2 Student Support Services NQF Level 6 internships
• 1 Open Learning Centre NQF Level 6 internship

That gives a total of five advertised internship positions.

1. Can employed graduates apply?

The official advert states that applicants must be unemployed graduates at the time of application.

1. Can I apply with only Grade 12?

No. These are graduate internship placements and require the relevant tertiary qualifications at NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7.

1. Can people with disabilities apply?

Yes. The official advert specifically encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

1. Where will successful candidates work?

Depending on the position, placements may be at Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha, Westlake, Muizenberg or Fish Hoek campuses.

1. What documents must I submit?

The advert requests a comprehensive CV, certified ID copy, certified qualification copies, academic transcripts and supporting documentation relevant to the internship.

1. Is there an official application reference number?

No reference number is shown in the supplied advert. Applicants should not invent one.

1. Does the advert specify an email subject line?

No specific subject line is stated in the supplied advert. Edupstairs recommends using a clear descriptive subject identifying the internship you are applying for.

1. When will successful applicants start?

The advert states that successful candidates must be available to commence immediately. A specific calendar start date is not provided.

1. What happens if False Bay TVET College does not contact me?

According to the advert, applicants who have not been contacted within 60 days of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

1. Is accommodation provided?

The supplied advert does not state that accommodation is provided. Applicants should therefore not assume that accommodation or relocation costs will be covered.

1. Can I apply for more than one internship?

The supplied advert does not explicitly state whether candidates may submit applications for multiple positions. If considering more than one, make sure you genuinely satisfy the qualification requirements for each opportunity and clearly identify the position concerned in each application.

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Disclaimer

Edupstairs is an independent opportunity information platform and is not False Bay TVET College, ETDP SETA or a recruitment agency acting on their behalf.

This article is based on information contained in the supplied False Bay TVET College ETDP SETA Graduate Intern Placement advertisement.

Applicants remain responsible for checking their eligibility, preparing accurate documents and submitting their applications correctly and on time.

Never pay anyone who claims they can guarantee you an internship placement. The supplied advertisement does not state that applicants must pay an application fee.

Editorial Integrity

Edupstairs independently explains employment, internship, learnership and education opportunities to help applicants understand official advertisements more clearly.

For this Opportunity Explainer, factual details such as the closing date, stipend amounts, internship duration, locations, qualification requirements, application email address and required documents were taken from the official opportunity advertisement supplied for this article.

Edupstairs’ additional recommendations - such as CV preparation tips, suggested document filenames, application email guidance and common mistakes to avoid - are clearly presented as application guidance rather than employer requirements.

Where information was not provided in the official advert, this article does not invent or imply additional benefits, requirements, duties or guarantees.

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