Top 10 SETAs Hiring in 2025 – Learnerships, Bursaries & Internships You Can Apply For Now
Want to work, study, or train through a SETA programme in 2025? These are the top 10 SETAs currently offering opportunities for South African youth.
What Is a SETA?
SETA stands for Sector Education and Training Authority. There are 21 SETAs in South Africa — each responsible for developing skills in a specific industry like retail, agriculture, finance, IT, or education.
They fund:
- ✅ Learnerships (with stipends)
- ✅ Internships and graduate programmes
- ✅ Bursaries for university or TVET students
- ✅ Skills programmes and short courses
If you’re unemployed, between 18–35, or want to gain a qualification while working, a SETA is your best route.
Top 10 SETAs Hiring in 2025
Here are the most active and opportunity-rich SETAs this year:
1. MICT SETA (Media, Information & Communication Technologies)
🎯 Focus: IT, digital marketing, cybersecurity, animation
📢 Opportunities: Learnerships, bursaries, and software development internships
🌐 mict.org.za
2. W&RSETA (Wholesale and Retail)
🎯 Focus: Retail, customer service, merchandising
📢 Opportunities: 12-month learnerships and workplace experience programmes
🌐 wrseta.org.za
3. ETDP SETA (Education, Training & Development)
🎯 Focus: Teaching, ECD, facilitation, assessor training
📢 Opportunities: Bursaries for teaching students and internship placements
🌐 etdpseta.org.za
4. HWSETA (Health and Welfare)
🎯 Focus: Nursing, social work, psychology, public health
📢 Opportunities: Bursaries for nursing students, health internships
🌐 hwseta.org.za
5. Services SETA
🎯 Focus: Business admin, HR, marketing, beauty therapy
📢 Opportunities: Short courses, learnerships, and skills programmes
🌐 serviceseta.org.za
6. AgriSETA (Agriculture)
🎯 Focus: Farming, food processing, animal production
📢 Opportunities: Learnerships for rural youth and bursaries for agri-studies
🌐 agriseta.co.za
7. BANKSETA (Banking and Microfinance)
🎯 Focus: Banking, finance, fintech
📢 Opportunities: Internships for finance graduates, bursaries, and data skills
🌐 bankseta.org.za
8. FASSET (Finance and Accounting Services)
🎯 Focus: Accounting, bookkeeping, auditing
📢 Opportunities: Bursaries and graduate placements at top accounting firms
🌐 fasset.org.za
9. CHIETA (Chemical Industries)
🎯 Focus: Chemistry, manufacturing, engineering
📢 Opportunities: TVET learnerships and artisan training
🌐 chieta.org.za
10. TETA (Transport Education & Training)
🎯 Focus: Aviation, logistics, maritime, road transport
📢 Opportunities: Learnerships and bursaries for logistics and transport careers
🌐 teta.org.za
How to Apply for SETA Opportunities
- Visit the official website of the SETA that matches your career interest.
- Go to their “Careers”, “Vacancies”, or “Opportunities” section.
- Download and complete the application forms.
- Submit your documents as per the instructions.
- Stay updated by subscribing to their email or social channels.
Final Tips
- Apply to more than one SETA to improve your chances.
- Always prepare certified documents and an updated CV.
- Opportunities are open throughout the year — check monthly!