Gert Sibande TVET College & ETDP SETA Graduate Internship Programme 2026

Who can apply

• Human Resource Graduate Internship
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be unemployed.
• Possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship opportunity.
• Be available to participate in the programme for the full 24-month period.
• Be willing to participate in structured workplace-based learning, supervision and mentorship.
• Meet all applicable ETDP SETA programme and beneficiary requirements.
• Apply only for an internship opportunity relevant to their qualification.
• Be a graduate from the Gert Sibande District area.
• Applicants should pay particular attention to the last requirement before submitting an application.
• Applicants should not look at an internship only as a temporary opportunity. The qualification attached to each placement can lead into a much broader career pathway.
• For example, Supply Chain Management graduates can investigate procurement, logistics and supply-chain careers; Human Resource Management graduates can explore HR and labour-related occupations; Fleet and Logistics graduates can investigate transport and logistics careers; and Civil Engineering graduates can explore engineering, construction and infrastructure occupations.
• Edupstairs’ Careers & Qualifications database is designed to help students and graduates understand these relationships between qualifications, occupations and career pathways.
• Explore Careers and Qualifications on Edupstairs
• You can also compare SETAs and programme pathways through the Edupstairs SETA Platform.

Documents you will need

• Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and Z83 form.
• The CV must contain at least two contactable references.
• Originally certified copies of all qualifications
• Academic records
• Copy of ID document certified within the last six months
• Failure to submit the requested documents may result in the application not being considered.
• Applicants should therefore check their application carefully before submission.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Gert Sibande 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

Gert Sibande TVET College, in partnership with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA), is inviting suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme.

The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain structured workplace experience at the Central Office in Standerton, Mpumalanga.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to graduates with qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Fleet or Logistics Management, and Civil Engineering.

Applications close on 04 September 2026 at 13:30.

Quick Overview

Organisation: Gert Sibande TVET College Funding/Programme Partner: ETDP SETA Programme: Graduate Internship Programme Location: Central Office, Standerton, Mpumalanga Total Opportunities: 5 Duration: 24 months Age Requirement: 18 - 35 years Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 13:30 Application Method: Post, hand delivery or email

Prospective applicants can also explore the Gert Sibande TVET College 2027 Courses, Requirements and Applications hub on Edupstairs. The hub brings together the college’s programmes, requirements and study-planning information.

Available Gert Sibande TVET College Internship Opportunities

1. Supply Chain Management Graduate Internships x2

Placement Area: Supply Chain Management Number Required: 2 Reference: GSC61/2026 Duration: 24 months Stipend: R7,500 per month

Applicants must have a:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management - NQF Level 7.

Supply chain qualifications can lead towards careers involving procurement, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, logistics, supplier management and organisational supply-chain operations.

Graduates interested in this field can use the Edupstairs Careers & Qualifications Explorer to research Supply Chain Management qualifications and related career pathways.

The wider SETA landscape is also worth exploring. Supply chain and distribution skills appear across several sectors. Edupstairs’ SETA Platform, for example, includes dedicated programmes covering logistics and supply-chain development as well as qualifications connected to wholesale, retail and distribution.

Explore SETAs, qualifications and supply-chain programmes on the Edupstairs SETA Platform

Placement Area: Human Resource Number Required: 1 Reference: GSC62/2026 Duration: 24 months Stipend: R6,000 per month

Applicants need a:

National N Diploma/Diploma in Human Resource Management - NQF Level 6.

Human Resource Management graduates can pursue career pathways involving recruitment and selection, employee administration, training and development, labour relations, performance management and broader human-resource operations.

Applicants can explore the qualification and related career pathways through the Edupstairs Careers & Qualifications database.

Gert Sibande TVET College itself offers Human Resources Management among the programmes included in its Edupstairs college hub.

Explore Gert Sibande TVET College programmes on Edupstairs

1. Fleet Department Graduate Internship

Placement Area: Fleet Department Number Required: 1 Reference: GSC63/2026 Duration: 24 months Stipend: R6,000 per month

Applicants must have a:

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Fleet or Logistics Management - NQF Level 6.

This field can provide a pathway into careers involving fleet administration, logistics coordination, transport operations, vehicle scheduling, distribution and supply-chain management.

Graduates researching this career area should also explore the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) section of the Edupstairs SETA Platform. TETA covers sectors including road freight, freight handling, rail, road passenger transport, maritime and related transport industries.

Explore the Edupstairs SETA Platform

1. Facilities Department Graduate Internship

Placement Area: Facilities Department Number Required: 1 Reference: GSC64/2026 Duration: 24 months Stipend: R6,000 per month

Applicants need a:

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Civil Engineering - NQF Level 6.

Civil Engineering can provide pathways into infrastructure, construction, maintenance, roads, structural works and built-environment careers.

The Edupstairs Gert Sibande TVET College hub confirms that Civil Engineering forms part of the college’s Report 191/NATED programme catalogue.

Explore Civil Engineering and other Gert Sibande TVET College programmes

Civil Engineering graduates can also explore CETA through the Edupstairs SETA Platform. CETA covers the construction and built-environment sector, including civil engineering, roads, infrastructure, construction plant and professional built-environment occupations.

Explore SETA programmes on the Edupstairs SETA Platform

Why ETDP SETA Is Important for This Programme

The internship is being offered by Gert Sibande TVET College in partnership with ETDP SETA.

ETDP SETA covers education, training and development practices, including TVET colleges, higher education, schools, adult learning, early childhood development, libraries, community development and related organisations.

Edupstairs has built a dedicated ETDP SETA section where students and graduates can explore the different programme pathways associated with the SETA.

Explore ETDP SETA programmes on Edupstairs

Graduates can also explore the ETDP SETA Work Integrated Learning pathway and ETDP SETA Student Internship Programme guide to understand how workplace-learning opportunities operate.

Who Can Apply?

According to the internship advertisement, applicants must:

Applicants should pay particular attention to the last requirement before submitting an application.

Competencies

The advertisement lists the following competencies:

• Good management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Report-writing skills

A valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and Z83 form.

The CV must contain at least two contactable references.

Applicants are also requested to submit:

Failure to submit the requested documents may result in the application not being considered.

Applicants should therefore check their application carefully before submission.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted using one of three methods.

Postal applications:

The Acting Principal Gert Sibande TVET College P.O. Box 3475 Standerton 2430

Hand-delivered applications:

Attention: Acting Deputy Principal: Corporate

Applications may be placed in the application container located at the reception of:

Gert Sibande TVET College 18A Dr Beyers Naude Street Standerton 2430

Email applications: [email protected]

Applicants should make sure they quote the correct reference number for the internship for which they are applying.

Important Application Information

The College reserves the right to verify any information contained in applications.

Submission of fraudulent documentation will result in immediate disqualification.

Communication will be entered into with successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates who attended interviews.

If you do not receive a response within 60 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Preference numbers should be indicated on the application where applicable.

The College also states that it is committed to establishing a diverse workforce and that preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups, particularly with regard to race, gender and disability, in accordance with its employment-equity objectives.

Enquiries

Ms O Ziqubu / Ms CM Moloj Telephone: (017) 712 9040 Enquiries should be made during office hours.

Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 13:30

Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

Explore Your Qualification and Career Before Applying

Applicants should not look at an internship only as a temporary opportunity. The qualification attached to each placement can lead into a much broader career pathway.

For example, Supply Chain Management graduates can investigate procurement, logistics and supply-chain careers; Human Resource Management graduates can explore HR and labour-related occupations; Fleet and Logistics graduates can investigate transport and logistics careers; and Civil Engineering graduates can explore engineering, construction and infrastructure occupations.

Edupstairs’ Careers & Qualifications database is designed to help students and graduates understand these relationships between qualifications, occupations and career pathways.

Explore Careers and Qualifications on Edupstairs

You can also compare SETAs and programme pathways through the Edupstairs SETA Platform.

Tools you may find useful:

View Other Employment Opportunities here

Need Help?

Edupstairs Advice

With only five internship positions available, applicants should avoid submitting a generic application.

Check the qualification requirement against your qualification first and use the correct reference:

GSC61/2026 - Supply Chain Management x2 GSC62/2026 - Human Resource x1 GSC63/2026 - Fleet Department x1 GSC64/2026 - Facilities Department x1

Your CV should clearly show the qualification that makes you eligible for the placement.

Also make sure your academic record, qualification documents, ID and Z83 are included exactly as requested in the advertisement.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do Gert Sibande TVET College Graduate Internship applications close? Applications close on 04 September 2026 at 13:30.
2. How many internship opportunities are available? There are five opportunities across four placement areas.
3. How long is the internship? The Graduate Internship Programme runs for 24 months.
4. What is the stipend? Supply Chain Management interns receive R7,500 per month, while Human Resource, Fleet Department and Facilities Department interns receive R6,000 per month.
5. Can someone older than 35 apply? The advertisement specifies that applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
6. Can employed graduates apply? No. Applicants are required to be unemployed.
7. Is the internship available nationally? The advertisement states that only graduates from the Gert Sibande District area are eligible to apply.
8. Is a driver’s licence compulsory? The advert lists a valid driver’s licence as an advantage, rather than as a general compulsory requirement.
9. Which qualifications are accepted? The programme targets Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Fleet/Logistics Management and Civil Engineering qualifications at the specified NQF levels.
10. Where will interns be based? The internship programme will be based at the Gert Sibande TVET College Central Office in Standerton.

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Disclaimer

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