Gert Sibande TVET College Internships 2026: Your Path to Wholesale & Retail Experience

Gert Sibande TVET College Internships 2026: Gain Workplace Experience in Wholesale and Retail

Gert Sibande TVET College is offering 175 internship and work-integrated learning opportunities for its graduates in 2026. These programmes aim to provide valuable practical experience within the wholesale and retail sector across the Gert Sibande Region in Mpumalanga. This is a chance for unemployed graduates to apply their studies and improve their chances of finding long-term work.

Application Closing Date: 20 July 2026 at 10:00
Location: Various wholesale and retail organisations across the Gert Sibande Region, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Programme Duration: 12 months (Internship), 18 months (WIL)
Stipend: Not specified
Minimum Qualification: NCV Business Studies or relevant qualification (Management Assistant, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Clothing Production)
Opportunity Type: Internship / Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

About the Gert Sibande TVET College Internships 2026

These programmes are a collaboration between Gert Sibande TVET College and the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA). The goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical demands of the workplace. A total of 175 opportunities are available, split between 100 Graduate Internships and 75 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.

The internships are designed for graduates who have completed an NCV Business Studies qualification. They will gain structured workplace exposure in the wholesale and retail sector. The WIL programme is for graduates needing practical experience linked to their studies, potentially helping them meet qualification requirements.

About Gert Sibande TVET College

Gert Sibande TVET College is a public institution in Mpumalanga, offering vocational and occupational programmes. It focuses on equipping students with practical skills needed by employers. Through partnerships like this one with W&RSETA, the college helps its graduates gain essential workplace experience.

Available Internship Opportunities

There are two main programmes available, each catering to different qualifications:

• NCV Business Studies Graduate Internship Programme: 100 opportunities for graduates with NCV qualifications in Marketing, Office Administration, Transport and Logistics, Management, or Finance, Economics and Accounting.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme: 75 opportunities for graduates in Management Assistant, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, or Clothing Production.

What the Programmes Offer

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Gaining practical workplace experience.
• Applying academic knowledge in a professional setting.
• Developing professional communication and teamwork skills.
• Learning about workplace procedures and expectations.
• Building professional networks.
• Strengthening their CVs and improving future employment prospects.
• Exposure to the wholesale and retail industry.

Programme Duration and Location

The Graduate Internship Programme runs for 12 months, while the Work Integrated Learning Programme lasts for 18 months. Successful applicants will be placed at various wholesale and retail organisations within the Gert Sibande Region of Mpumalanga.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be unemployed.
• Be a graduate of Gert Sibande TVET College.
• Not currently be studying or intend to study during the programme.
• 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.

Competencies Required

While not explicitly listed, successful candidates will likely benefit from:

• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work in a team.
• A professional attitude.

Who Should Apply?

These opportunities are specifically for unemployed graduates of Gert Sibande TVET College who are between 18 and 35 years old. If you have completed a relevant NCV Business Studies qualification or a qualification in Management Assistant, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, or Clothing Production, and are looking to gain practical experience in the wholesale and retail sector, this programme is for you.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

• An updated CV.
• An originally certified copy of a South African identity document (not older than six months).
• 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.

Ensure all certified documents are clear and readable.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by hand or via email to the relevant campus contact person.

Hand Delivery: Submit applications to the Student Support Services Office, Centre Office, or Career Guidance and Job Placement Office at any Gert Sibande TVET College campus.

Email Applications:

• Balfour Campus: Ms Lerato Seemela at [email protected]
• Evander Campus: Mr Mzukisi Mbethe at [email protected]
• Ermelo Campus: Mr Sabelo Sikhosana at [email protected]
• Sibanesetfu Campus: Ms Thabelang Mashabela at [email protected]
• Standerton Campus: Mr Xolani Mkhonto at [email protected]
• Perdekop Campus: Ms Moratua Sigasa at [email protected]

Applicants should apply only for a programme matching their qualification and ensure all details are correct before submitting.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
• Ensure certified documents are not older than six months.
• Use an active telephone number and email address on your CV.
• Submit your application to the correct campus contact.
• Keep proof of submission.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 20 July 2026 at 10:00. It is advisable to submit your application well before the closing date.

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