Mthashana TVET College Apprenticeships 2026: X83 Electrician, Plumbing and Chef Opportunities

Who can apply

• Be South African citizens.
• Be unemployed.
• Not currently be studying or registered at an educational institution.
• Not have previously benefited from an Apprenticeship Programme.
• Be prepared to complete the full 36-month training programme.
• Meet the academic requirements of the specific trade.
• Unemployed youth and persons with disabilities
• to apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Mthashana 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

Mthashana TVET College invites unemployed South Africans to apply for 83 Apprenticeship Training Programme opportunities for 2026 in Electrical, Plumbing and Chef trades.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Apprenticeship Location: Nquthu, Nongoma and Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mthashana TVET College Apprenticeship Programme 2026

Mthashana TVET College is offering fully funded apprenticeship training opportunities to unemployed South Africans who want to develop practical occupational skills.

The programmes are funded by LGSETA and CATHSSETA and will run for:

36 months

A total of:

83 apprenticeship opportunities

are available across three Mthashana TVET College campuses.

Apprenticeship Programme Overview

Institution: Mthashana TVET CollegeProgramme: Apprenticeship Training Programme 2026Total Opportunities: 83Trades: Electrician, Plumber and ChefDuration: 36 monthsFunding: LGSETA and CATHSSETATarget Group: Unemployed South AfricansStipend: Monthly stipend, amount not specifiedPlacement Test: Not requiredClosing Date: 28 August 2026Application Method: Online

Available Apprenticeship Opportunities

Total: 83 Opportunities

Electrician Apprenticeship - X22 Posts

Programme: ElectricianCampus: Nquthu CampusArea: Nquthu and surrounding areasCentre Code: Nquthu Campus 07Number of Opportunities: 22Duration: 36 months

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 with a pass in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences; or
• N2 in the Electrician trade.

Applicants should make sure their school subjects meet the advertised requirements.

Plumbing Apprenticeship - X30 Posts

Programme: PlumberCampus: Nongoma CampusArea: Nongoma and surrounding areasCentre Code: Nongoma Campus 02Number of Opportunities: 30Duration: 36 months

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 with passes in English and Mathematical Literacy; or
• N2 in the Plumbing trade.

Chef Apprenticeship - X31 Posts

Programme: ChefCampus: Vryheid CampusArea: Vryheid and surrounding areasCentre Code: Vryheid Campus 01Number of Opportunities: 31Duration: 36 months

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12.
• A pass in English.
• A pass in Mathematical Literacy.

This is the largest intake, with 31 apprenticeship opportunities available.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

The college also encourages:

Unemployed youth and persons with disabilities

to apply.

Fully Funded Training

The apprenticeship programmes are advertised as:

Fully funded

According to the supplied information, participants will not be required to pay:

• Registration fees.
• Tuition fees.
• Consumable fees.

Applicants should not pay anyone who claims they can secure a place in the programme in exchange for money.

Monthly Stipend

Eligible participants will receive a:

Monthly stipend

for the duration of the training programme.

The actual stipend amount is not specified in the supplied information.

No Placement Test Required

Mthashana TVET College specifically states that:

No placement test is required

for these apprenticeship programmes.

Applicants should follow the apprenticeship application procedure rather than assuming that the normal college admission process applies.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Recently certified copy of South African ID.
• Recently certified Grade 12 certificate.
• N2 certificate in the relevant trade, where applicable.
• Recent proof of residence.

Applicants applying using an N2 certificate must upload the N2 certificate together with their Grade 12 certificate.

How to Apply for Mthashana TVET College Apprenticeships 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Mthashana TVET College Student Portal.

Click here to apply for Mthashana TVET College Apprenticeships 2026

New applicants should:

1. Open the Mthashana TVET College Student Portal.
2. Register a new account.
3. Create a student profile.
4. Select the relevant year.
5. Choose the correct campus.
6. Look for the available Apprenticeship - 36 months programmes.
7. Select the trade you want to apply for.
8. Complete the application.
9. Upload the required supporting documents.

Applicants should select the campus associated with their chosen trade:

• Electrician: Nquthu Campus.
• Plumber: Nongoma Campus.
• Chef: Vryheid Campus.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

28 August 2026

Applicants should submit their online applications before the deadline.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the apprenticeship programmes, contact the Mthashana TVET College Occupational Programmes Unit.

Telephone: 034 980 1010

Email: [email protected]

The email address is provided for enquiries and should not be treated as an application submission address.

Important Application Notes

• A total of 83 apprenticeship opportunities are available.
• Electrician has 22 opportunities.
• Plumbing has 30 opportunities.
• Chef has 31 opportunities.
• All programmes run for 36 months.
• The training is fully funded.
• Eligible participants will receive a monthly stipend.
• The stipend amount is not specified.
• Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens.
• Applicants must not currently be studying.
• Previous apprenticeship beneficiaries are not eligible.
• No placement test is required.
• Applications must be submitted online.
• Applications close on 28 August 2026.

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