Apply for SETA Learnerships now via the Department of Labour and Employment. Take these steps to successfully register online. Youth and unemployed workers can use these safe links to register now!
SETA Learnerships Online Application 2023/2024
How To Apply Online for SETA Learnerships via the Department of Labour and Employment
If you are an unemployed youth under the age of 35 you can apply for learnerships. Through the SETAs, the government provides learnership access to unemployed and unqualified youth. As a result, each Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has a skills development budget to support our industries. SETAs obtain funding from the Skills Development Levy (SDL).
Applications for SETA Learnerships 2024 with Stipend
Learnerships for the unemployed are funded via SETAs. Employers can obtain grants to host learnerships at their businesses. They also receive generous tax rebates and BEE points. Learners will receive a stipend for the duration of the learnership and will obtain a qualification for free. While a stipend is lower than a normal wage for a similar job, it is not below the minimum wage rate.
How to Register Online for SETA Learnerships and Apprenticeships in 2023
There’s still time to register and apply for SETA learnerships in 2023! Do the following to set up your profile:
- Click this ESSA portal link to the Department of Labour and Employment if you are unemployed and looking for work.
- Individual: Two blocks are visible, click the register link for Individuals.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
- Once registered on the ESSA portal, look for jobs online using all the available free resources you can find.
Don’t Ever Pay Learnership Registration Fees Anywhere!
Learnership applicants never pay application fees at real learnership providers. The moment they request a fee, know that they are bogus. Therefore, please don’t pay administration or registration fees or recruiters. Read: No Learnership Fees For Unemployed Learners Allowed
6 Steps: SETA Learnerships 2023 Online Application
Side note: If you are already registered on a learnership, don’t just drop out to register for another. Rather resign correctly. Then you can obtain your statement of results and employment certificate. Afterwards, you can transfer the credits you earned to another learnership.

How to Apply for SETA Learnerships or Apprenticeships
The Department of Labour requires unemployed people to register as work-seekers.
You must look for employers and prepare a CV.
Steps for Unemployed Job Seekers: How to Join a Learnership
Step 1: Decide what job skills you want to learn
Think about the kind of training and job you want. For example, if you like the outdoors, do not apply for office jobs.
See this list of the SETAs for learnerships.
Different SETAs represent different industries. For example, the MICT SETA funds learnerships for IT and Media. The Services SETA funds hairdressing, management, business administration and many more.
Step 2: Register as work-seeker
Unemployed job seekers must register as work-seekers at their nearest labour centre or online. This will help employers to find them if they want to offer a learnership.
Click here to register as a work seeker for learnerships.
Articles about figuring your career path out:
Step 3: Find employers offering SETA learnerships or apprenticeships
Where should your search for learnership employers begin?
Our list of SETA websites is here.
Ask friends and family to look out for openings and watch for learnership adverts in newspapers.
We’ve posted a lot of advice about how to find learnerships:

Step 4: Draw up a Learnership CV
Draw up a learnership CV that gives:
- Personal details: name, date of birth, etc.
- Education: school attended and qualifications.
- Work experience: names of employers and what you did.
- Other skills: driver’s license, computer skills, etc.
- Referees: state you can provide names and contact details.
Organisations use CV screening software to read your digital application documents before humans do.
Please Read These Related Articles: Avoid wasting time on an application that won’t be read:
Step 5: Prepare for a learnership interview
Be prepared! Think of the kind of questions you may be asked at a learnership interview. Practice your answers with a friend.
Interview Articles on Keep Climbing:
Step 6: Keep your details updated
Keep in contact with your labour centre and update your details when they change.
Applying for SETA Learnerships and Apprenticeships
Learnerships and apprenticeships are government-endorsed training programs. They connect a Training provider, an Employer and Learner in a contractual relationship. Sometimes the Training Provider and Employer are the same organisation. Check out the latest list of registered Learnership Qualifications is at this link. You can research the qualifications you’re interested in and find training providers.
A learnership or apprenticeship qualification is an opportunity to learn and earn. Good luck and be careful!
Read these learnership posts for more information:
What are the advantages of SETA Learnerships?
1. You Obtain a Recognised Qualification for Free on a Learnership
How much value do you place on free education and practical workplace experience?! I’m sure we agree it’s priceless! 🙂 Learnerships are structured, SAQA-registered learning programs. Just like a degree completed at a university or college, the qualification you receive on a learnership is recognised nationally. The key difference is that learnerships create a process for gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills while at a workplace. This means learners don’t attend lectures and theoretical assignments that take up most of their time but learn by practising workplace tasks.
2. Learnerships Provide Formal Employment Experience
Participating in a learnership means you may attend classes off-site (at a college or training centre) or onsite (trainers come to the company). This is usually only for a few days each month. Learners’ on-the-job training (practical workplace experience) must be relevant to the qualification. Even while viewed as learners, they have the same rights as permanent or full-time employees but without long-term employment benefits.
3. Experience Employer and Job Culture Reality on a Learnership
Experiencing jobs, employers and organisational culture can be enough to put you off employment! By joining a learnership you experience what having a job is like. Don’t be surprised if you’re inspired to be an entrepreneur instead of a worker bee.
A learnership is a great opportunity if you are placed with a great employer. Unfortunately, most often a company offers a learnership just so that they can earn BEE points and tax rebates. They don’t really care about you.
4. Learnerships Offer Employers Benefits Too
Employers can receive funding to host learnerships at their businesses via the Skills Development Levy (SDL). Furthermore, they also obtain BEE points and can claim back the money they paid to learners.
Beware of Fake SETA Learnerships!
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Good luck in your pursuit of a learnership and a fulfilling career!

My name is pinky mkhwanazi I’m looking for a learner ship in social auxiliary worker I have a passion of working with people irrespective of background.My numbers are 073 373 5454 Email: Pinkymkhwanazi08@gmail.com.
Hi I need information on how to apply for seta learnerships
Hi…
I need information on how to apply for a MAPP Seta Learnership…
I need funding or a Learn as you earn opportunity.
Thank you!
Can you please help me I am looking for in-service training for financial management ever sense last year please help me
Hello I’m Gavaza makubulane from jhb looking for a learnership
I’m looking for a leadership
I am sizakele Malambe, I have completed my diploma in public management ,I have found a placement at the Department of public works, roads and transport as a volunteer, so I am kindly asking if maybe you can assist me with a stipend for my transport.
I’m AYANDA KANANA I’m looking for the learnship
Hi I’m Sizwe Oupa Dlamini urgently Looking for internship or permanent job post.I have Matric HR Management nd marketing Management level 6.Please contact me on 0735104005.Thank you
Hi i Theo Trevor mokoena i have just completed N6 in Public Management now i got a placement as a volunteer i am looking for a company that will give me stipent
Merric Finlly Onverwacht
I’M YOUNG, VIBRANT AND A VISIONARY WITH REGARD TO POSITIVE CHANGE FOR OUR YOUTH. WITH CHALLENGES THAT THEY ARE FACED WITH SOCIAL ILLS, I SEE MYSELF AS A CHANGE AGENT IN BRINGING ABOUT HOPE AND GROWTH IN THEIR LIFES. MY PASSION IS TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH, WHERE I CAN ASSIST AND FACILITATE SELF MASTERY TO THEM, AS THIS HAPPENS TO BE A MAJOR WEAKNESS IN ADDRESSING THE NECESSARY CHANGES NEEDED.
I am Tokelo khoele,I have N6 in electrical engineering so now I’m looking for in-service training.I’m in cape Town now but originally from matatiele.
I am Ncedisa Zinyane i just completed N6 in Human Resource Management im looking for in-service training, Im from Mt Frere Eastern Cape
I’m Reneilwe just just recently finished Management Assistant N6 Certificate I’m looking for employment internship or Learnership. Thank you
i m Vincent sakhi i was working at road marc surfacing constraction my contract was ended by 10 March this year im unemployed im looking for a job i have matric with maths and science i like to be an artisan if i can get a leanership to change my life and became better thank you.
I am Isaac Manful . I have completed National Certificate Information Technology and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expect at IT certification academy.
I am looking for employment
, internship or leanership.
I am Isaac Manful . I have completed National Certificate Information Technology and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expect.
I am looking for employment
, internship or leanership.
hi I’m looking for any learneship,I’ve been searching no luck please help.I live in Johannesburg Soweto.any learneship please
I only have matric.
Hi Mzekelo! Unfortunately this is an information blog so we don’t take calls or make them. Please write your question and we’ll respond here k!
Leonie
Where is space for my contact number
Hi sir/madam.
I am looking construction learnership to grow my business.
Thank you.
Your comment goes here.hello my name is sebongile.I really need yr help. I being trying to apply for bursaries and learnership but nothing or scam I did registered with department of labour at north west pitch and free state welkom but still nothing.for available learnership plz information on seseoanae@gmail.com
Hi Sesinyana
Let me know if the Department of Labour gets back to you. If you didn’t use the information in the article and register with them then no one will be able to assist you.
Your comment goes here.
Am sesinyana muedi I have matric. I compete my public management management N4-N6.so am looking for internship or leanership because it is compulsory to do practicals so that I can obtain my public management dibloma
Hi am fikile Ngcobo a 22 yr old female jst completed my N6 in tourism at FET from PMB I really need help with any learnshipe available please contact me at 0810263723 .
You need to speak to your employer about the stipend.
Please speak to your employer as a stipend is paid by them.
Hi Simona
Please explain your problem, unfortunately I don’t make calls.
Can i have your contact number please?
Can i talk to organisation and which organisation because i want to do Learnership.
Speak for what?
Hi my name is pretty,im currently doing an inservice training in a high school for financial management how do i go about applying for a stipend?
I need assistant for stipends .my number is 0651035124
Did you agree to work for no pay?
Good luck Ntombi! I think you should decide on what you want to do or no one will take you seriously.
Please speak to the organisation you applied to.
hy iam ntombi from mpumalanga looking for a Learnership ….marketing ..nursing and others
HY HAPPINESS KHOZA FROM RICHARDS BAY KZN . I’M LOOKING FOR PHARMACY ASSISTANT LEARNASHIP OR A PHARMACY CAN HELP ME TO PURSUE MY STUDIES OF BASIC PHARMACY ASSISTANT . PLEASE HELP MY CONTACT NO: +2772 653 4515 . EMAIL. lwaziemayise@gmail.com
I have got work place at Capricorn District Municipality and i need money/ stipend for accommodation and foods please. I am living with disability i need funding seriously.
We are doing inservice training without getting any stipends. How can we apply for seta we also need money to cover travelling cost and rental accommodation.
We are doing inservice training without getting any stipends. How can we apply for seta we also need money to cover travelling cost.. HELP US!!!
Your comment goes here. Hi my name is johannes im looking for a learnership around free states for plumbing or any learnership based on constractions
Hi Simo! Register at the Department of Labour, go to them or do it online by following the links in this post.
Good luck!
Leonie
where office DURBAN.WHEN LAST DATE?
How get help please.When last date.TTourism must take being drop out School money.
Hi my name is Nthabiseng Tlou i am looking for learnership of supply chain or any learnership.
I am Kgomotso Coetzee from Kimberley. I would like to enroll in an ECD practioner course this a stipend please inform me in what to do or where to go.
Hi Nkanyiso
Thanks for your comment! Sorry to hear about your accident but very glad to hear you are focused on taking charge of your life. Read our articles so you understand your rights. We also post cover letters that you can copy and use to help you apply for opportunities. Use our articles on learnerships to find out how to find and register for them.
On this site we provide advice and when we find good opportunities we promote them.
Best wishes ahead!
Leo
MY NAME IS NKANYISO SOTHIYA I WAS IN VOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN 2014.EITHER WAY MY AIMS IN LIFE HAVE GROWN THAT TIME I STII HAVE A DEDICATED EYE TOWRADS A LIFE. I THERE STII LOOK FORWARDS TO SUCCESS AND HARD WORKING.LIFE HAS BEING OPPRESEED IN THESE DAYS BUT I STII LOSE THT A VERSION .IN 2013 I WAS ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR GRADE 12 AND IAM STII LOOKINGM FORWARD TO STUDY AND THER FORE I HOPE I HAVE NT WASTED YR TIME BUT I PLEASES OFFERS ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AND BY THSE WORD I SAY IAM IN IN- DEPENDED. I SAYN I WOULD BE SO GLADE FOR ACCEPTANCE IN STUDY TO MAKE CEERER COME TRUE
Hi Lynn
A range of opportunities are offered everywhere. It’s important you search through the networks to identify suitable opportunities. You also need to conduct a background check on the training provider to check their accreditation is in order. Corruption and exploitation is rife so you must carefully scrutinize each opportunity.
When we find great opportunities for you we publish them here on the blog. Please follow Keep Climbing for updates and to join the family.
All the best!
Leo
I am a young energetic , eager to learn woman looking to better myself academically in the administration or teaching field. Please advice me if any possible position for a learnership is available in the Cape Town western cape area please.
Kind Regards
Lynn Cupido
I’m currently doing inservice training in Human Resource Management at SAPS this is my third month without stipend please help.i submitted my documents at Mnambithi College but no respond
I’m looking for business management study or training course,my business is registered.
im Samuel from witbank and im looking for a internship in business management diploma
Our Co-operative is looking for young people with Tertiary Diploma from Technikon/TVET who can be given training in the following areas:
1. Events Management (one person)
2. Office Administration (one person)
Hi I’m am ex student from amajuba college I completed my n6 for managent assistant last year December I got a place for my inservice training I now hopping to get a stipend i submitted my documents on amajuba central office but no luck
Hi Omphile
Please read our posts on how to find and apply for learnerships. If you want something you gotta go out and get it yourself. Read the posts and ask questions if you need more help.
All the best
Leo
hy im from free state and i have passed my grade12.i looking for a learnership around free state please call me
Hi Disky, please click on GET QUALIFIED on our website to find lots of information and sites that advertise learnerships. Best wishes, Leo
Hi my name is Disky living in Gauteng,I passes my matric in 1994with exemption, and have no funds to further my studies so I’m here looking for a learnership for social work I’m a hardworking Lady aged 42 and dedicate to work harder and under any circumstances. Wish my request for learnership be considered favourably
Good day sir or madam. 29 MAY 2017 My name is Yoliswa Njomane , a female of 44 years and presenty working as a facilitator and i passed my grade 12 with result which are not good and i continued studying at college of Cape Town and done ECD level 1 and 4 ,please help me with your learnership studies and give me some tips where do i go for bridging coarse to meet university requirement for my further studies for any reference please contact Andrea Milwidsky ,the principal of Kerem primay on 021 7153014 .Please ,i will be very greatful of your support and my cell number is 0792247792 thank you.
hello my name is Vuyisa a 23 year old lady who completed matric in 2015 than in 2016 I did a NQF level 3 in Retail and wholesale learnerships for 12 months but I struggle to find work …what can I do in this situation
Am interested
hello,I am Koketjo from Gauteng Germistan.am looking for leanership to complete my career.i have completed technical matric and N4 in Electrical Engineering busy with N5.I really need a help please.0799549278 or mataks.kj@gmail.com
dear sir /madam
I’m a young lady of 20 years….I have N1 to N5 in electrical engineering…I really like this field of engineering and I I would like to see myself growing in it but the only way towards my dream is you SETA…..pls help me reach this dream of becoming an artisan….I promise I will never disappoint you in any how…..I hope and believe that if is there any how that you can help…..you will let me know…..With respect I will be waiting for your respond….I thank you
Hi Boipelo
You need to keep looking for opportunity. Read our articles on finding and applying for programmes.
Hello its ginno,Im currently doin N5 in Marketing management at a college completing my N6 in November this year,so could like to know if there will be en available Learnership relating to my field next year?
greetings I have completed matric, without any skills required in the workplace. so I am asking for an opportunity to get a Learnership.
I’m boipelo from krugersdorp I have level 4 in ECD n want to further it with level 5 I need yr help
hi..im a 34yr old unemployed looking for learnership office job…around johannesburg sedibeng…passed matric 2004 i have a project management certificate.
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Hi Johnson! You sound smart. Keep visiting our site and rad our posts filled with all the advice you need. Achieving your life goals requires effort and passion. Work your ass off looking for opportunities and apply yourself. There is no easy fix.
hello my name is johnson. I have this knowledge of fixing computer and phone and I have only matric certificate, so I need learnship .
Hi am Zandile looking for a learnership in business management from mthatha. Am 23 years old and i did wholesale and retail operations , i also passed matric in 2011
Hi ntombi am looking for learnership in hiv and aids counseling from cape town.Am 37 years old finished my matric 1997 please help
Hi I am looking for learneship in IT industry around Pretoria I am 24 years, i have grade 12 and level 3 End User Computing certificate. I still want to learn more about IT and have more skills knowledge about IT plz help
im student at college im doing N5 but im looking for service training but idid’nt find it. As a SETA can help me plz
Good evening. I’m ambitious boy, looking for learnership in in field of civil engineering
I’m a young South African lady of 21 years,I complete my metric in 2012 and I passed with diploma,all this years I’m looking for school to study but I don’t get help I am staying at home,all I need now is a learnership for education training development practice, health and welfare,public service or transport,by getting the learnership on one of the departments I’ve mentioned above will open the doors of my life,I am available at any time if there are some spaces.PLZ HELP
hi looking for alearnership that will will be based in kzn as i’m doing level4 at coastal tvet college umbumbulu campus.
ineed a learnership which may start on january 2017 in kzn for level four tourism student.
Please contact your college and explain. They must try to assist you or you should report them to the DHET for not being able to offer a full service. Best wishes!
hi I’m a lady of 26 years I am from Eastern cape (Mount Frere). I’m desperate I’ve completed my HR N6 but I can’t find an in service training. please help me.
Hello sir or Madam,i would like to knw that on your learnership program,what certificate do a learner got after a learnership? I’m asking this question only just because i’m interested in electrical because I like it and wana have a trade test @ the end,,i went to the college and having N2,N3,N4 & N5..thanks
A complete pleasure!
Thanks Leonie – much appreciated.
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