Gert Sibande TVET College, in partnership with INSETA, invites unemployed students to apply for the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026.
Programme Application Closing Date: 01 June 2026 at 12:00
Programme Location: Gert Sibande Region, Mpumalanga, South Africa
About the Gert Sibande TVET College and INSETA WIL Programme 2026
Gert Sibande TVET College, in collaboration with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA), is offering an exciting 18-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity for qualifying students who require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications and improve their employability.
The programme will place successful candidates within insurance organisations across the Gert Sibande Region, providing valuable industry exposure and hands-on experience in the financial and insurance sector.
Fields of Study
Applications are invited from students who have completed N4 to N6 qualifications or possess a DHET Statement of Results in the following Report 191 Business Studies programmes:
- Management Assistant
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
Programme Duration
The Work Integrated Learning Programme will run for a period of 18 months.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Be unemployed
- Have no criminal record
- Be proficient in English
- Be willing to work within the insurance sector and funeral parlours
- Not currently be studying
- Not intend to study during the programme period
- Not be participating in any other learnership, internship, or training programme
- Be a registered or former Gert Sibande TVET College student
- Possess N4 to N6 Certificates or a DHET Statement of Results in one of the qualifying fields
Note: Students currently volunteering, particularly outside the insurance industry, are discouraged from applying.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Originally certified copy of South African ID
- Originally certified copy of Matric Certificate
- Originally certified copy of NCV Certificate (where applicable)
- Originally certified copies of N4, N5 and N6 Certificates or DHET Statement of Results
All certified documents must not be older than six months.
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Late applications may not be considered.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit applications well before the closing date.
How to Apply
Applications can be hand-delivered to the Student Support Services (SSS) Office or Career Guidance and Job Placement Office at your campus.
Alternatively, applications can be emailed to the relevant campus contact below:
Balfour Campus
Contact Person: Ms Lerato Seemela
Email: seemela.l@gscollege.edu.za
Evander Campus
Contact Person: Mr Mzukisi Mbethe
Email: mbethe.mc@gscollege.edu.za
Ermelo Campus
Contact Person: Mr Sabelo Sikhosana
Email: sikhosana.s@gscollege.edu.za
Sibanesetfu Campus
Contact Person: Ms Thabelang Mashabela
Email: mashabela.rc@gscollege.edu.za
Standerton Campus
Contact Person: Mr Xolani Mkhonto
Email: mkhonto.xd@gscollege.edu.za
Perdekop Campus
Contact Person: Ms Moratua Sigasa
Email: sigasa.ma@gscollege.edu.za
Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 01 June 2026 at 12:00.
Interested students who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.