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The Department of Public Works targets to benefit the filling of positions in all fields seen as scarce, they offer young, talented candidates the prospect of working within these fields. With these Department of Public Works Learnerships, the department can now also sustain an experienced labour force. They also promote the economic growth of the country with these learnerships.

These learnerships offer all South Africans an equal chance to learn how the workplace functions. Their choices are not based on factors such as religion, race or gender. They are looking for young individuals who show astonishing abilities academically, with an enthusiasm to learn and make the most of their lives.

Successful candidates will have access to education, and hands-on experience and can learn from the best professionals in each field. If you are interested in any of the fields mentioned below, or any of the known scarce fields, please read on.

Department of Public Works Learnerships Available

These fields of study are made available by the Department yearly, some may depend on the need within the Department, and there may also be other fields available.

Candidates interested in any of the following scarce fields of study may apply:

• Town Planning
• Plumbing
• Landscaping
• Regional Planning
• Masonry
• Civil Engineering
• Building Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrician
• Electrical Engineering
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Construction Management
• Architectural Science
• Architecture
• Building
• Carpentry
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying
• Management
• Asset Management
• Information Technology
• Horticulture
• Roofing
• Welding
• Boiler making
• Tiling

Requirements

Applications must include certified copies of all documentation and must ensure they completed the application fully, as well as sign it. It is suggested that candidates also include a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with their application. Requirements will differ, depending on the career path, yet there are some basic requirements.

Candidates will require the following for most Learnerships:

• You must hold a valid Matric Certificate
• Candidates must be a South African citizens with a valid ID Document
• All candidates must be computer literate
• Candidates must be proficient in English (speak, read & write)
• Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in the field applying for
• Candidates must be unemployed
• All candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old
• Must not have been part of another learnership

Candidates with the following attributes are preferred:

• Self-motivated
• Able to meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure
• Can work independently
• Works well as part of a team
• Great planning skills
• Great organizing skills
• Analytically orientated
• Great negotiation skills
• Accurate
• Detail orientated

Candidates from specific communities or previously disadvantaged backgrounds will receive preference.

Application

Department of Public Works online learnerships applications is not available. Candidates may find applications at their local department office, and also return the completed form with required documentation to the same office. The department may also advertise these learnerships by means of advertisements in newspapers, career exhibitions, radio broadcasting or even by visiting educational institutes. Candidates are asked to please ensure that all documents are copied and certified. Please do not send your original documents with the application.

The following documents must accompany your application:

• Affidavit
• Motivation Letter
• ID Document of Student
• ID Document of parents/guardian
• Proof of financial need
• Admission letter from the Institute of Higher Learning
• Academic Records
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Progress Reports (where applicable)

Candidates must please ensure that the application form is completed in legible writing. All fields must be completed, and the application signed by the applicant. Because of the high amount of applications they receive yearly, only those who have qualified will be contacted. The Department asks that candidates please not contact them.

Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. No late applications will be considered, or applications missing a signature, or documentation or are not completed fully. Candidates who have not had any communication after 60 days from the closing date, can assume their application was unsuccessful. These learnerships may be for a duration of 12 months to 2 years. For more information candidates can visit their website and many of the provinces have their own learnership opportunities as well.

Department of Public Works Learnerships Closing Date

Applications usually close during August each year, thus, interested candidates must ensure their applications are in before the closing date. The idea of this learnerships is to aid in the stabilizing of the economy and promote growth within South Africa. These learnerships assist in alleviating the shortage of scarce skills and promote skills development across all fields.

A

ABSA Learnerships

Aurecon Learnerships

Anglo American Learnerships Programme

Amathuba Learnerships

Avusa Learnerships Programme

ArcelorMittal Learnerships

B

BANKSETA Learnerships Programme

Barloworld Learnerships

BBE Learnerships

BHP Billiton Learnerships

BMW Learnerships Programme

Bytes Learnerships Programme

C

CETA Learnerships

Coca Cola Learnerships

Coega Learnerships

Correctional Services Learnership Programme

D

De Beer Learnerships

DHL Learnerships

Discovery Learnerships Programme

E

Edcon Learnerships

Engen Learnerships

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Learnerships

Eskom Learnership Programme

Ernst And Young Learnerships

Exxaro Learnerships

F

FNB First National Bank Learnerships

G

Gijima Learnerships

Glencore Xstrata Learnerships

Gold Fields Learnerships

H

Harmony Gold Learnerships

I

IBM Learnerships

Implants Impala Platinum Learnerships

INSETA Learnership Programme

K

Kelly Learnerships

KPMG Learnerships

Kuyasa Learnership Programme

L

Lancet Learnerships

Letsema Learnership Programme

Liberty Learnerships

Lonmin Learnerships

M

Merseta Learnerships

Momentum Learnerships

Medi Clinic Learnerships

Microsoft Learnerships

Mintek Learnerships

MQA Learnership Programme

Murray & Roberts Learnerships

Multichoice Learnerships

MTN Learnerships

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NAMPAK Learnerships

National Treasury Learnerships

Nedbank Learnership Programme

Netcare Learnerships

NYDA National Youth Development Agency Learnerships

P

Petra Diamonds Learnerships

Protea Chemicals Learnerships

R

Rand Water Learnerships

S

SABC Learnerships

Samancor Learnerships

Sandvik Learnerships

SAB Miller Learnerships

Standard Bank Learnerships

Sasol Learnerships Programme

SASSETA Learnerships

SETA Learnerships

Siemens Learnerships

South African Police Service (SAPS) Learnerships

Spoornet Learnerships

T

Telkom Learnership Programme

Toyota Learnership?Programme

Transnet Learnership Programme

U

UTI Learnership Programme

Unilever Learnerships

V

Vodacom Learnership Programme

W

WBHO Learnerships

Woolworths Learnerships

Government Learnerships 2023 – 2024

Listed below are different sectors of the Government in South Africa that are offering Learnerships. These government Learnerships are very popular among the SA public. We are working on extending the list as there are many departments offering Learnerships.

Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery Learnerships

Department of Environmental Affairs Learnerships

Department of Education Learnerships

Department of Health Kwa Zulu Natal Learnerships

Department of Health North West Learnerships

Department of Health Polokwane Learnerships

Department of Home Affairs Learnerships

Department of Higher Education Learnerships

Department of Labour Learnerships

Department of Public Works Learnerships

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List Of Learnerships 2023 – 2024 By Category

List Of Available Internships for South Africans