Merseta Learnership Programme
The Manufacturing, Engineering, and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) established to promote skills development in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998 (as amended). The 21 SETAs broadly reflect different sectors of the South African economy. The merSETA like all other SETAs, plays a central role in making sure that the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) is fulfilled. Its mission is to increase access to high-quality and relevant skills development and training opportunities to reduce inequalities and unemployment and to promote employability and participation in the economy.
Merseta Learnership is a learning programme that leads to an occupational qualification. This is a structured learning process for gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the workplace leading to a qualification registered on the NQF. It includes classroom-based learning at a training center and on-the-job training at the workplace. The length of a learnership will differ but will normally not be less than one year (18 months). This learnership is provided to learners who may be existing employees or new entrants. On successful completion of the learnership, a national qualification is awarded to the learner.
Merseta Learnership Requirements
To be able to join the MerSETA learnership Programme there is a list of pre-requisite criteria to consider:
- Grade 12 certificates.
- Must be at least 16 years old and younger than 35 years.
- A diploma or degree relates directly to the field of study (where applicable)
- Must be a citizen of South Africa or have valid work and possess an identity card.
- Proof of residence address
Merseta Learnership 2025/2025 online application
Learnerships are registered with the Department of Labor. Register with the Department of Labour as a work-seeker. Always keep your contact details up to date. The labour centre will then contact you if you meet the minimum criteria for the learnership. For more information about MerSETA learnership, click here
Merseta Learnership Closing Date
There is no specific closing date for the learnership. However, each learnership deadline is available on the advertisement placed on websites, newspapers, or radio once learnership becomes available. Keep your eyes open for coming learning opportunities.
Merseta contact details
Postal Address
PO Box 61826,
Marshalltown, 2107
Physical Address
95-7th Avenue, Cnr. Rustenburg Road,
Melville, Johannesburg, 2109
Tel: 010 219 3000 / 0861 637 738
Fax: 011 484 5499 / 086 673 0017
Website: www.merseta.org.za
Merseta Learnership Stipend
The unemployed / pre-employed learner is paid an allowance. The minimum allowances for learners are regulated. The employed learner continues to receive his/her current salary.
