The South African Social Security Agency invites unemployed South African TVET College graduates to apply for the Eastern Cape Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Work Integrated Learning Application Closing Date: 13 August 2026
Work Integrated Learning Location: SASSA Eastern Cape Regional Office, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
SASSA Eastern Cape Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
SASSA has re-advertised two Work Integrated Learning opportunities for unemployed South African youth with relevant N6 qualifications.
The available placements are within Information and Communication Technology and Human Capital Management.
Successful candidates will be appointed on an 18-month Work Integrated Learning contract and will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R5 860.25.
Applicants who previously applied for either of these positions should not submit another application.
Programme Overview
Organisation: South African Social Security Agency
Abbreviation: SASSA
Programme: Eastern Cape Work Integrated Learning Programme
Number of positions: 2
Contract duration: 18 months
Monthly stipend: R5 860.25
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Citizenship requirement: South African citizens
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Closing date: 13 August 2026
Application method: Post or hand delivery
Available Work Integrated Learning Positions
| Position | Qualification required | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology | N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Information Technology or Library Information Science | SAS 43/2026 | 1 |
| Human Capital Management | N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Human Resources Management or Public Management | SAS 44/2026 | 1 |
Information and Communication Technology Position
SASSA is offering one Work Integrated Learning opportunity within Information and Communication Technology.
Applicants must have an:
- N6 National Certificate in Information Technology;
- N6 statement of results in Information Technology;
- N6 National Certificate in Library Information Science; or
- N6 statement of results in Library Information Science.
Reference number: SAS 43/2026
Number of posts: 1
Location: East London
Applicants who previously applied for this position should not reapply.
Human Capital Management Position
One Work Integrated Learning opportunity is available within Human Capital Management.
Applicants must have an:
- N6 National Certificate in Human Resources Management;
- N6 statement of results in Human Resources Management;
- N6 National Certificate in Public Management; or
- N6 statement of results in Public Management.
Reference number: SAS 44/2026
Number of posts: 1
Location: East London
Applicants who previously applied for this position should reapply.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Hold the relevant N6 National Certificate or statement of results.
- Apply for a position related to their field of study.
- Submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- Submit a detailed and comprehensive CV.
- Submit certified copies of relevant qualifications.
- Quote the correct reference number.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Programme Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed for:
18 months
The programme is intended to provide practical workplace exposure related to the applicant’s field of study.
The appointment is for a fixed Work Integrated Learning period and does not guarantee permanent employment with SASSA.
Monthly Stipend
Successful candidates will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of:
R5 860.25
The advertisement does not confirm additional benefits such as accommodation, transport, medical aid or relocation assistance.
Employment Equity Preferences
Preference will be given to applicants who support SASSA’s employment equity targets.
For the Information and Communication Technology position, preference will be given in the following order:
- African male
- African female
- Coloured female
For the Human Capital Management position, preference will be given in the following order:
- African male
- Coloured male
- African female
SASSA also encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Appointments will be made in line with the agency’s Employment Equity Plan.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A detailed and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
Applicants should ensure that the correct position reference number is clearly quoted in the application.
The advertisement does not expressly require copies of an identity document or Matric certificate at the initial application stage. Applicants should submit the documents specifically requested and follow any additional instructions contained in the Z83 form.
Pre-Employment Screening
Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening.
This may include:
- Qualification verification.
- Identity and citizenship checks.
- Information Technology checks.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Reference checks.
- Employment-history verification.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have those qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority before the selection process.
How to Apply for SASSA Eastern Cape Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
Applicants must complete the new Z83 application form and attach a comprehensive CV and certified copies of their qualifications.
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
Attention: Human Capital Management
SASSA
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5200
Applicants using the postal method should submit early enough for the application to reach SASSA before the closing date.
Hand-Delivery Address
Applications may be hand delivered to:
SASSA Eastern Cape Regional Office
SASSA Offices, BKB Building
Corner Fitzpatrick Road and Merino Road
Quigney
East London
Applications may also be delivered to the nearest SASSA office within the Eastern Cape.
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Work Integrated Learning Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
13 August 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Failure to follow the application requirements may result in disqualification.
Programme Enquiries
Questions about the programme may be directed to:
Ms Z. Kumbula
Telephone: 043 707 6390
or
Ms P. Ndengane
Telephone: 043 707 6421
Application Outcome
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
SASSA is under no obligation to fill the advertised positions after the recruitment process.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You hold the required N6 qualification or statement of results.
- You selected the correct position.
- You quoted reference SAS 43/2026 or SAS 44/2026.
- You completed and signed the new Z83 form.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- You did not previously apply where the advert instructs applicants not to reapply.
- Your application is posted or hand delivered.
- Your application reaches SASSA by 13 August 2026.