LGSETA is one of South Africa's 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities. A SETA is usually not the employer: it funds and accredits learnerships, internships and apprenticeships hosted at companies in its sector. Listings below include LGSETA's own posts and LGSETA-funded programmes at host employers.
Learnership vs Internship vs Apprenticeship vs Bursary: Which Is Right for You?
Our archive has 170 LGSETA adverts in it, the earliest from June 2026 and the latest from September 2026.
29 of the 170 are still open; the other 141 have closed.
The mix is broad: 95 permanent posts, 49 contract posts, 18 internships, 3 bursaries, 3 learnerships and 2 general worker posts.
The recruiting is spread across 10 places — Gauteng (82), nationwide postings (36), Western Cape (22), Eastern Cape (9), KwaZulu-Natal (9), Mpumalanga (3), Northern Cape (3), Free State (2), Limpopo (2) and North West (2).
The newest of the 170 went up 1 day ago.
Qualifications asked for run from Grade 10 to a postgraduate qualification, with a degree at NQF 7 commonest at 94 of the 170.
Half of the 111 adverts that gave both dates allowed 12 days or less between advert and deadline.
Worked out by SetaJobs from the 170 LGSETA adverts we hold, including programmes it funds at host employers — 29 open, 141 closed.
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
This programme offers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support and strengthen local government across South Africa. Participants…
R6500/month
InternshipThe City of Johannesburg Metro is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent executive position within the Office of the City Manager. This vital…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanentCity Of Johannesburg Metro
This opportunity invites dedicated individuals to contribute to urban development compliance and enforcement. The successful candidate will play a…
Diploma (NQF 6)
Permanent
The City of Ekurhuleni is offering a permanent position for an Accountant within its Water & Sanitation Department. This role is essential for…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanentEkurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT)
The Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) is inviting applications for a permanent Board and Committee Secretariat Officer position based in Kempton…
Grade 12 / Matric
PermanentSouth African Local Government Association (SALGA)
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is offering a vacancy for a Senior Policy Advisor in IGR (Intergovernmental Relations) and…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanentSpecial Investigating Unit (SIU)
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent statutory body established under the Public Finance Management Act. Its core mandate involves…
Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
PermanentIlembe District Municipality
This position is ideal for individuals with an administrative background who are looking to work within a local government setting, focusing on the…
Certificate (NQF 4–5)
PermanentKouga Local Municipality
Kouga Local Municipality is inviting suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Area Engineer: Electrical. This role…
Diploma (NQF 6)
Contract
City Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro invites applications for an Assistant Director position within the Development Planning Department, specifically in…
R58324,06/month
Permanent
City Of Ekurhuleni
The successful candidate will also manage all associated resources in their area of accountability, contributing to the department's strategic…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanentWestern Cape Department Of Health And Wellness
The Department is committed to promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment, in line with its Employment Equity Plan, aiming to…
Grade 12 / Matric
PermanentCity Of Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni's Human Resources Department is inviting applications for a Senior Learning and Development Practitioner focusing on Content…
Degree (NQF 7)
Permanent
City Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro's Community Development Department, within the Sports & Recreation Unit, is offering an exciting career opportunity…
R15872,78/month
ContractCederberg Local Municipality
As an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, the Cederberg Local Municipality actively encourages applications from historically…
Degree (NQF 7)
ContractCity Of Umhlathuze Municipality
The City of uMhlathuze Municipality, one of South Africa's rapidly growing municipalities, is seeking a highly experienced and qualified individual…
Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
ContractMidvaal Local Municipality
The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the HR Directorate delivers efficient and effective services, drives legislative…
Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
Contract
City Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro (CoJ) is offering an exciting career opportunity for a permanent Deputy Director: Performance Audit & Performance…
R67075,25/month
PermanentEnoch Mgijima Local Municipality
This position involves leadership in emergency response, strategic planning for fire prevention, and meticulous management of resources to uphold…
Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
ContractCity Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), is offering exciting short-term…
Diploma (NQF 6)
ContractThis opportunity focuses on ensuring effective and efficient property management, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations, and…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanentThe bursary programme is open to students pursuing studies in any field at a recognised tertiary or trade institution in South Africa. It provides…
Grade 12 / Matric
BursaryCity Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro, through its Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), is offering exciting short-term contract…
R4500/month
ContractMpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA)
MEGA is currently undergoing an organizational repositioning and transformation process to implement the provincial government's economic investment…
Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
Permanent
City Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro offers a Student Internship Programme designed to give students and graduates practical workplace experience. This…
R12000/month
InternshipCity Of Johannesburg Metro
The City of Johannesburg Metro (CoJ) is offering a permanent career opportunity as a Business Advisor within its Economic Development Department,…
R36708,24/month
PermanentCity Of Johannesburg Metro
This opportunity offers a chance to contribute directly to the City's integrity by investigating cases of asset theft and maladministration, ensuring…
Degree (NQF 7)
PermanenteThekwini Municipality
eThekwini Municipality offers an LGSETA-supported finance internship for graduates, providing experience in municipal budgeting, revenue and…
R7 000 – R8 500 / month
InternshipCity of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town is recruiting general workers across its service-delivery departments. These are entry-level municipal posts offering job…
R8 000 – R10 000 / month
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