Gert Sibande TVET College, in partnership with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority, invites qualifying unemployed college graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programmes 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 July 2026 at 10:00
Internship Location: Various wholesale and retail organisations across the Gert Sibande Region, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Gert Sibande TVET College and W&RSETA Programmes 2026
Gert Sibande TVET College has partnered with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority, commonly known as W&RSETA, to provide workplace opportunities to unemployed graduates.
A total of 175 opportunities are available through the NCV Business Studies Graduate Internship Programme and the Work Integrated Learning Programme.
Successful applicants will be placed at various wholesale and retail organisations within the Gert Sibande Region.
The programmes are intended to help graduates gain practical experience, apply their academic knowledge and improve their chances of securing long-term employment.
Programme Overview
College: Gert Sibande TVET College
Partner: Wholesale and Retail SETA
Abbreviation: W&RSETA
Programmes: Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning
Total opportunities: 175
Graduate internships: 100 opportunities
WIL opportunities: 75 opportunities
Internship duration: 12 months
WIL duration: 18 months
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Location: Gert Sibande Region, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 10:00
Available Opportunities
The intake includes two separate programmes for graduates with different qualifications.
1. NCV Business Studies Graduate Internship Programme
Number of opportunities: 100
Duration: 12 months
The Graduate Internship Programme is intended for Gert Sibande TVET College graduates who have completed an NCV Business Studies qualification.
Successful applicants will receive structured workplace exposure at organisations operating within the wholesale and retail sector.
Qualifications Accepted for the Graduate Internship
Applicants must have completed an NCV qualification in one of the following fields:
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Transport and Logistics
- Management
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
The programme gives graduates an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during their studies in a professional workplace.
2. Work Integrated Learning Programme
Number of opportunities: 75
Duration: 18 months
The Work Integrated Learning Programme is aimed at graduates who need practical workplace experience linked to their completed studies.
The programme may also assist qualifying candidates in meeting the experiential training requirements needed to obtain their qualifications.
Qualifications Accepted for the WIL Programme
Applicants must have completed studies in one of the following fields:
- Management Assistant
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Clothing Production
Successful candidates will be placed at relevant host employers within the Gert Sibande Region.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Be a graduate of Gert Sibande TVET College.
- Not currently be studying.
- Not intend to study during the programme period.
- Not be participating in another internship, learnership or training programme.
- Have completed a qualification relevant to the selected opportunity.
- Be available for the full duration of the programme.
The opportunities are specifically reserved for qualifying graduates of Gert Sibande TVET College.
Programme Benefits
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience.
- Apply knowledge acquired during their studies.
- Develop professional communication skills.
- Improve teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Learn workplace procedures and expectations.
- Build professional networks.
- Strengthen their CVs.
- Improve their future employment prospects.
- Gain experience within the wholesale and retail industry.
Workplace exposure is valuable for graduates entering fields where employers often require previous practical experience.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- An updated CV.
- An originally certified copy of a South African identity document.
- A certified copy of a Matric certificate, where applicable.
- Certified copies of NCV Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 certificates, where applicable.
- Certified copies of N4, N5 and N6 certificates, where applicable.
- Any other academic documents relevant to the selected programme.
Certified documents must not be older than six months.
Applicants should ensure that every page is clear, complete and readable before submitting the application.
How to Apply for Gert Sibande TVET College Internships 2026
Applicants may submit their applications by hand or email them to the relevant campus contact.
Applications can be hand-delivered to any Gert Sibande TVET College campus at one of the following offices:
- Student Support Services Office
- Centre Office
- Career Guidance and Job Placement Office
Applicants submitting by email must use the contact details for their relevant campus.
Balfour Campus Applications
Contact person: Ms Lerato Seemela
Email: l@gscollege.edu.za
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Evander Campus Applications
Contact person: Mr Mzukisi Mbethe
Email: mc@gscollege.edu.za
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Ermelo Campus Applications
Contact person: Mr Sabelo Sikhosana
Email: s@gscollege.edu.za
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Sibanesetfu Campus Applications
Contact person: Ms Thabelang Mashabela
Email: rc@gscollege.edu.za
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Standerton Campus Applications
Contact person: Mr Xolani Mkhonto
Email: xd@gscollege.edu.za
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Perdekop Campus Applications
Contact person: Ms Moratua Sigasa
Email: ma@gscollege.edu.za
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Important Application Advice
Applicants should:
- Apply only for a programme matching their completed qualification.
- Submit all required academic certificates.
- Ensure that certified documents are not older than six months.
- Use an active telephone number and email address on the CV.
- Submit the application to the correct campus contact.
- Apply before 10:00 on the closing date.
- Keep proof of submission.
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Application Closing Date
Applications close on 20 July 2026 at 10:00.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their documents as early as possible and not wait until the closing morning.
About Gert Sibande TVET College
Gert Sibande TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution operating across the Gert Sibande District in Mpumalanga.
The college provides vocational and occupational programmes designed to equip students with practical skills required by employers.
Through its partnership with W&RSETA, the college is helping graduates access practical workplace experience within the wholesale and retail sector.