Deadline
22 September 2026
Stipend
R5 000 – R6 000 / month
Province
Free State
Posted
23 June 2026
SASSETA Policing Practices Learnership 2026 | Bloemfontein, Free State | Learnership
Opportunity Overview
The Safety & Security SETA (SASSETA) funds a policing-practices learnership in the Free State, developing youth for careers in law enforcement and the broader safety sector.
This learnership is based in Bloemfontein, Free State (Free State) and falls under the SASSETA — Safety & Security, leading to a NQF Level 5 qualification. A monthly stipend is provided: R5 000 – R6 000 / month.
Key Details
| Employer | SASSETA |
| Opportunity type | Learnership |
| Location | Bloemfontein, Free State |
| Province | Free State |
| Sector | Safety & Security (SASSETA) |
| SETA | SASSETA |
| NQF level | NQF 5 |
| Minimum education | Grade 12 / Matric |
| Stipend | R5 000 – R6 000 / month |
| Closing date | 22 September 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Aged 18–35 (youth programme)
- Currently unemployed and not on another funded programme
- Clear criminal record
- Grade 12
- Clear criminal record; medically and physically fit
Key Responsibilities
During this learnership you will:
- Studying policing practices, law and human rights
- Supporting community-safety and crime-prevention activities
- Learning incident reporting and basic investigation
- Applying ethics and professional conduct standards
- Completing NQF 5 policing-practices assessments
Stipend & Benefits
Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend of R5 000 – R6 000 / month for the duration of the programme, on-the-job mentorship, and a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification on successful completion.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Check that you qualify against the minimum requirements above before applying.
- Prepare and certify your documents (not older than 3 months):
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your highest qualification / latest results
- Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
- A short motivational letter
- Submit your application using one of the methods below.
- Apply before the closing date: 22 September 2026. Late applications are not considered.
- Apply online: Visit www.sasseta.org.za, search for "Policing Practices Learnership 2026", and complete the online application form.
- Apply by email: Send your CV and certified documents to learnerships@sasseta.org.za with the subject line "Policing Practices Learnership 2026 – [Your Name]".
Beware of scams: A legitimate learnership will never ask you to pay a fee to apply or to "secure your place". If you are asked for money, it is a scam.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this round. SASSETA is an equal-opportunity employer; preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.
About SASSETA & this sector
SASSETA covers safety and security — policing, corrections, law and private security — with recognised entry-level training programmes.
This listing is provided for information — always verify the details, closing date and application method against the official advert before applying.
