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 College
Programme: Apprenticeship Training Programme 2026
Total Opportunities: 83
Trades: Electrician, Plumber and Chef
Duration: 36 months
Funding: LGSETA and CATHSSETA
Target Group: Unemployed South Africans
Stipend: Monthly stipend, amount not specified
Placement Test: Not required
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Apprenticeship Opportunities
| Programme | Campus | Area | Centre Code | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician Apprenticeship | Nquthu Campus | Nquthu and surrounding areas | Campus 07 | 22 |
| Plumber Apprenticeship | Nongoma Campus | Nongoma and surrounding areas | Campus 02 | 30 |
| Chef Apprenticeship | Vryheid Campus | Vryheid and surrounding areas | Campus 01 | 31 |
Total: 83 Opportunities
Electrician Apprenticeship – X22 Posts
Programme: Electrician
Campus: Nquthu Campus
Area: Nquthu and surrounding areas
Centre Code: Nquthu Campus 07
Number of Opportunities: 22
Duration: 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: Plumber
Campus: Nongoma Campus
Area: Nongoma and surrounding areas
Centre Code: Nongoma Campus 02
Number of Opportunities: 30
Duration: 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: Chef
Campus: Vryheid Campus
Area: Vryheid and surrounding areas
Centre Code: Vryheid Campus 01
Number of Opportunities: 31
Duration: 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:
- 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.
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:
- Open the Mthashana TVET College Student Portal.
- Register a new account.
- Create a student profile.
- Select the relevant year.
- Choose the correct campus.
- Look for the available Apprenticeship – 36 months programmes.
- Select the trade you want to apply for.
- Complete the application.
- 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: Info.Skills@mthashana.edu.za
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.