ETDP SETA Graduate Internships at False Bay TVET College 2026
False Bay TVET College is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for ETDP SETA-funded graduate internship opportunities across its campuses in the Western Cape. The programme includes opportunities in Student Support Services and the Open Learning Centre, with monthly stipends ranging from R6,000 to R7,500 depending on the qualification level.
The internships are offered for 24 months and are intended to provide workplace exposure aligned with graduates’ qualifications and fields of study.
Applications close on 24 August 2026, and successful candidates must be available to commence immediately.
ETDP SETA Graduate Internships at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | False Bay TVET College |
| Funding programme | ETDP SETA |
| Opportunity | Graduate Internships |
| Internship duration | 24 months |
| Location | Various False Bay TVET College campuses, Western Cape |
| Stipend | R6,000 – R7,500 per month |
| Application method | |
| Closing date | 24 August 2026 |
| Eligibility | Unemployed South African graduates |
| Start date | Successful candidates must be available to commence immediately |
Available ETDP SETA Internship Opportunities
The advertisement lists five graduate internship positions across three areas.
1. Graduate Intern: Student Support Services – NQF Level 7
Number of posts: 2
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Department: Student Support and Development Services (SSDS)
Locations: Mitchell’s Plain Campus or Khayelitsha Campus
Applicants should have a SAQA-recognised Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 in one of the following or a related field:
- Psychology
- Applied Social Science
- Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Counselling-related fields
Applicants must also be South African citizens with no criminal record, unemployed when applying and computer literate, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
2. Graduate Intern: Student Support Services – NQF Level 6
Number of posts: 2
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Department: Student Support and Development Services (SSDS)
Locations: Westlake Campus or Muirenberg Campus
The minimum academic requirement is a completed NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the relevant fields, including:
- Counselling and Communication Skills
- Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Youth Development
- Social Work
- A related field
As with the other opportunities, applicants must be unemployed South African citizens with no criminal record and should have computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
3. Graduate Intern: Open Learning Centre – NQF Level 6
Number of posts: 1
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Department: Academic Services
Location: Fish Hoek Campus
The advert states that preference will be given to graduates with an NQF Level 6 qualification in areas such as:
- Information Studies
- Information and Communications Technology
- Information Technology
Applicants must also be South African citizens with no criminal record, unemployed at the time of application and computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Who Can Apply?
These opportunities are primarily aimed at unemployed South African graduates whose qualifications correspond with the fields specified for each internship.
Applicants should carefully match their qualification to the relevant position rather than applying for every internship regardless of their academic background.
The advert also states that applicants must have no criminal record and be unemployed at the time of application.
For the NQF Level 7 Student Support Services positions, applicants need a Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 in an appropriate field.
For the two NQF Level 6 opportunities, applicants need a completed NQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline.
Important Application Requirements
Applicants are instructed to submit documentation supporting their applications.
You should prepare:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Academic transcripts
- Supporting documentation relevant to the internship being applied for
Make sure the documentation is clear and complete before sending the application.
The advert also specifies computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, as a requirement for the internship opportunities.
Internship Duration and Stipend
The ETDP SETA-funded placements will run for 24 months.
The advertised monthly stipends are:
| Internship | NQF level | Posts | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Support Services | NQF Level 7 | 2 | R7,500 |
| Student Support Services | NQF Level 6 | 2 | R6,000 |
| Open Learning Centre | NQF Level 6 | 1 | R6,000 |
The programme is intended to provide workplace exposure aligned with the graduate’s qualification and field of study.
How to Apply for the False Bay TVET College Internships
Applications must be submitted by email using the address provided in the vacancy advertisement:
training.development@falsebay.org.za
Applicants should:
- Choose the internship that matches their qualification.
- Prepare a comprehensive CV.
- Obtain certified copies of their ID and qualifications.
- Include their academic transcripts.
- Add any other supporting documentation relevant to the position.
- Review the application before sending it.
- Submit the complete application to the designated email address before the deadline.
Official application email
training.development@falsebay.org.za
I would recommend applicants copy the email address directly from the official advert when applying, rather than relying on a third-party jobs website.
Application Closing Date
The closing date stated in the supplied advertisement is:
24 August 2026
The advert also states that successful candidates must be available to commence immediately.
Because the deadline is close, applicants should avoid waiting until the final day to submit their documentation.
Before You Apply
Before sending your application, check the following:
- Your qualification meets the required NQF level.
- Your field of study matches the internship.
- You are unemployed at the time of application.
- You meet the South African citizenship and criminal-record requirements.
- Your CV is comprehensive and up to date.
- Your ID and qualifications are certified as requested.
- Your academic transcript is included.
- You have included relevant supporting documents.
- Your application is sent to the correct email address.
- You submit it before 24 August 2026.
It is also sensible to keep a copy of the complete application and the email you submitted for your records.
Important Notice
False Bay TVET College states that the internships are funded by ETDP SETA and will provide workplace exposure related to the successful candidate’s qualification and field of study.
The College also states that persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply as part of its commitment to Employment Equity.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 60 days after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The advertisement further states that successful candidates must be available to start immediately.
Official Source
The information in this article is based on the ETDP SETA Graduate Intern Placement advertisement issued by False Bay TVET College supplied for this article.
Application email: training.development@falsebay.org.za
Closing date: 24 August 2026
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