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Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Learnership
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- MICT SETA
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
Sourced via the Graduates24 portal, last confirmed there by our scraper on 27 June 2026.
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1. Opportunity Overview
Are you a young South African looking to kickstart your career with the government? The SA Government Jobs Circular 20 of 2026 signals a period of upcoming entry-level opportunities across various departments. This circular serves as an announcement for prospective candidates, highlighting the potential for learnerships, internships, graduate programmes, and positions requiring little to no prior experience in the coming year.
While specific roles and their details are yet to be fully released, this is your chance to prepare and position yourself for a rewarding career in public service. These programmes are designed to empower youth, provide valuable skills, and contribute to the nation's development. Stay proactive and get ready to seize these chances to make a difference!
2. Minimum Requirements
Please note that specific minimum requirements for individual roles within this circular are not detailed in the current information. However, SA Government entry-level programmes typically look for:
- South African Citizenship: Essential for all government positions.
- Educational Qualifications: Usually a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) is a basic requirement, with some roles possibly requiring specific diplomas or degrees.
- Age Limits: Often, learnerships and internships target youth, typically between 18 and 35 years of age, though this can vary.
Recommendation: As specific opportunities are announced, detailed requirements will be provided. Ensure your CV is updated to reflect your highest qualification and any relevant skills or experiences.
3. Key Responsibilities
The specific key responsibilities will vary greatly depending on the particular learnership, internship, or entry-level position you apply for within the SA Government. This circular is a broad announcement, not for a single specific role.
Once individual vacancies are released, they will outline:
- The daily duties and tasks associated with the role.
- The learning objectives and practical exposure you will gain.
- How you will contribute to the department's objectives.
Recommendation: Be open to diverse roles and ready to learn. Government work often involves administration, community engagement, data capturing, support services, and more, all contributing to public good.
4. Step-by-Step Application Guide
While there isn't a direct application process for a single, consolidated "SA Government Jobs Circular 20 of 2026" opportunity, you can prepare and ensure you're ready when specific vacancies are announced:
- Visit the Official Circular Page: Go to the Graduates24 platform where this circular is hosted to monitor updates:
https://www.graduates24.com/sa-government-jobs-circular-20-of-2026
- Stay Updated: The Graduates24 platform encourages you to join their WhatsApp Channel for daily updates on the latest Internships, Learnerships, Graduate Programmes, and Bursaries. This is a crucial step to ensure you don't miss new SA Government postings.
- Prepare Your CV: The Graduates24 website offers a free tool to "Create and download a professional looking CV." Utilize this resource to ensure your CV is polished and ready to be submitted as soon as suitable opportunities are announced.
- Monitor Regularly: Since no specific deadline is provided for the circular itself, it is advised to "apply as soon as possible" by regularly checking the linked page and the Graduates24 platform for newly released government vacancies that fall under this circular. Be proactive in your job search!
This listing in context
What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live learnerships
- 46
- Open to all provinces
- 5
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
74% of the 46 live learnerships we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live learnerships stay open for a median of 134 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What a learnership actually is
A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.
How learnerships work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
A legitimate learnership never charges you. If anyone asks for a registration, placement or administration fee, it is not a learnership — report it. You can confirm that a programme is registered by contacting the relevant SETA directly.
About MICT SETA & this sector
MICT SETA develops skills in IT, media and telecommunications, funding some of the most in-demand learnerships in coding, data and support.
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