Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) invites youth from Ehlanzeni District to apply for the Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 15 June 2026
Learnership Location: Kabokweni Training Centre, Mpumalanga, South Africa
MRTT Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities 2026
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust is offering 50 Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities for young people living in the Ehlanzeni District.
The programme is designed to equip unemployed youth with accredited practical and theoretical skills in the construction sector.
Successful applicants will receive training in either Carpentry or Bricklaying at the Kabokweni Training Centre.
Programme Details
Organisation: Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Programme: Building and Civil Construction Learnership Programme 2026
Number of Opportunities: 50 posts
Duration: 12 months
Programme Start Date: 22 June 2026
Training Centre: Kabokweni Training Centre
Target Group: Ehlanzeni District youth beneficiaries
Age Requirement: 18 to 35 years
Minimum Qualification: Grade 11
Available Trades
The learnership programme is available in the following trades:
Building and Civil Construction NQF Level 3 – Carpentry
Building and Civil Construction NQF Level 3 – Bricklaying
About Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust is a skills development organisation focused on empowering communities through education, training and vocational development programmes.
The organisation’s mission of Empowerment Through Training reflects its commitment to helping unemployed youth gain practical skills that can improve employability and create opportunities for self-employment.
MRTT works with government departments, municipalities and development partners to provide accredited training programmes that support economic development and community upliftment in Mpumalanga.
Why Construction Skills Are Important
The construction sector remains important in South Africa because skilled workers are needed for housing projects, infrastructure development, schools, hospitals, municipal projects, road construction and commercial developments.
By completing an NQF Level 3 Building and Civil Construction qualification, learners can gain industry-recognised skills that may support future employment or self-employment opportunities.
What Learners Will Learn
Depending on the trade allocation, learners will gain practical knowledge and workplace skills in either carpentry or bricklaying.
Carpentry Training
Learners placed in carpentry may learn about measuring and marking materials, reading construction drawings, installing doors and windows, roof structure construction, timber framework installation, safe use of carpentry tools and workplace safety procedures.
Bricklaying Training
Learners placed in bricklaying may learn about brick and block laying techniques, cement mixing, mortar preparation, reading construction plans, building walls and structures, construction site safety, material estimation, finishing and quality control.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Applicants must be residents of the Ehlanzeni District.
Applicants must have a minimum qualification of Grade 11.
Applicants must be interested in the Building and Civil Construction sector.
Applicants must be available for the full 12-month training period.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is suitable for unemployed youth, school leavers and young people who are interested in artisan careers.
It is also suitable for individuals who want to enter the construction industry and gain accredited skills training.
Youth residing within the Ehlanzeni District who enjoy practical work and working with their hands are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following compulsory documents:
Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copy of qualifications.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Proof of residence.
Applicants must ensure that all documents are clear, certified where required and submitted before the closing date.
How to apply
Click here to apply for MRTT Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities 2026 by submitting your application to:
Social Service Department
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Nelspruit
Applications must be hand-delivered to the address above before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for the MRTT Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities 2026 is 15 June 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early and ensure that all required documents are included.
Final Thoughts
The MRTT Building and Civil Construction Learnership Opportunities 2026 offer valuable training for young people who want to build careers in construction, carpentry and bricklaying.
Youth from the Ehlanzeni District who meet the requirements should apply before 15 June 2026.