SIYANAKEKELA TRANSFORMATION AGENCY CETA-FUNDED 24-MONTH TVET PLACEMENT PROGRAMME 2026 – APPLY BEFORE 25 NOVEMBER 2026
Are you an N6 graduate looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience and complete your experiential training? Here is an opportunity worth considering!
Siyanakekela Transformation Agency NPO is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and unemployed TVET graduates for its CETA-Funded 24-Month TVET Placement Programme in the built environment and construction sector.
This programme is designed to give eligible TVET graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace exposure, develop practical skills and gain experience in their respective fields. It is particularly suitable for graduates who have completed their N6 qualifications and still require workplace placement or experiential training to progress in their careers.
Successful applicants will be placed in opportunities within the construction and built environment sector in Durban and surrounding areas.
1. PROGRAMME DETAILS
Organisation: Siyanakekela Transformation Agency NPO
Programme: CETA-Funded TVET Placement Programme
Duration: 24 Months
Funding Authority: Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)
Location: Durban and Surrounding Areas, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 25 November 2026
Application Method: Email
Email Address: admin@siyanakekela-ta.co.za
2. WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is aimed at suitably qualified TVET graduates who are interested in gaining workplace experience in the construction and built environment sector.
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- N6 Building and Structural Construction.
- Other related Civil Engineering qualifications.
- Relevant qualifications from a Public TVET College.
Candidates who have completed their studies at a public TVET college and require workplace placement or experiential training are encouraged to prepare their applications.
Applicants should ensure that their qualifications are relevant to the programme before submitting their applications.
3. WHAT DOES THE 24-MONTH PLACEMENT PROGRAMME OFFER?
The 24-month placement programme provides an opportunity for selected graduates to gain practical workplace exposure.
Some of the benefits of workplace placement include:
- Gaining practical workplace experience.
- Developing professional and technical skills.
- Understanding how the construction industry operates.
- Improving communication and teamwork skills.
- Learning from experienced professionals.
- Building confidence in a professional working environment.
- Strengthening your CV through workplace exposure.
- Improving your readiness for future employment opportunities.
The programme can help graduates bridge the gap between classroom learning and the practical demands of the workplace.
Please note that the advertisement does not specify the monthly stipend or salary. Applicants should contact the organisation directly for clarification regarding remuneration and other placement conditions.
4. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Interested applicants must prepare a complete application containing the following documents:
1. Detailed CV
Prepare an updated and professional CV containing your personal details, educational qualifications, skills, contact information and any relevant experience.
2. Certified Copy of Your ID
Submit a recently certified copy of your South African identity document.
3. Certified Matric Certificate
Include a recently certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
4. Certified N6 Certificate
Applicants must attach a recently certified copy of their N6 certificate or relevant qualification.
5. Letter From Your Public TVET College
You must provide a letter from your public TVET college confirming that you require workplace placement or experiential training.
This document is important because it helps confirm that you still need practical workplace experience as part of your qualification requirements.
6. Affidavit Confirming Funding Status
Applicants must submit an affidavit stating that they are not funded by CETA or any government institution.
Make sure your affidavit is properly completed and included in your application.
5. HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, follow these application steps:
- Prepare your detailed and updated CV.
- Make sure your ID, Matric and N6 certificates are recently certified.
- Request a placement or experiential training confirmation letter from your public TVET college.
- Prepare the required affidavit confirming that you are not funded by CETA or any government institution.
- Check that all documents are clear and readable.
- Attach all the required documents to your email.
- Send your complete application to the official application email address.
APPLICATION EMAIL: admin@siyanakekela-ta.co.za
Use a clear email subject line, such as:
Application for CETA-Funded 24-Month TVET Placement Programme 2026
Ensure that your application reaches the organisation before the closing date.
6. CLOSING DATE
The closing date for applications is:
25 NOVEMBER 2026
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. Do not wait until the final day because incomplete applications may affect your chances of being considered.
7. CONTACT DETAILS
For further information or enquiries regarding the programme, applicants can contact Siyanakekela Transformation Agency using the details below:
Organisation: Siyanakekela Transformation Agency
Telephone: 081 712 7398
Email: admin@siyanakekela-ta.co.za
Website: www.siyanakekela-ta.co.za
Physical Address: 34 Essex Terrace, Westville, 3629.
8. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR N6 GRADUATES
If you have completed your N6 qualification in Building and Structural Construction or another related Civil Engineering field but have not yet obtained the workplace experience required for your qualification, this opportunity may be worth exploring.
Many TVET graduates struggle to find companies willing to offer them workplace placement after completing their theoretical studies. Programmes such as this one aim to create opportunities for graduates to gain practical experience and develop skills that can support their transition into employment.
Before applying, make sure that you meet the qualification requirements and have obtained the placement confirmation letter from your public TVET college.
Also remember that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee selection. Applicants should wait for official communication from the organisation regarding the outcome of their applications.
FINAL REMINDER
Siyanakekela Transformation Agency is inviting eligible TVET graduates to apply for its CETA-funded 24-month placement programme in Durban and surrounding areas.
If you have N6 Building and Structural Construction or a related Civil Engineering qualification and require workplace placement, prepare your documents and submit your application.
Closing Date: 25 November 2026
Send Applications To: admin@siyanakekela-ta.co.za
Share this opportunity with N6 graduates, Civil Engineering students and other TVET graduates who may need workplace experience. Someone who needs this opportunity might be in your community!