Company: Gert Sibande TVET College in partnership with W&RSETA
Location: Gert Sibande Region, South Africa
Remuneration: Stipend (as per WIL programme policy)
Closing Date: 09 September 2025, 15:30

Introduction
Gert Sibande TVET College, in collaboration with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), invites applications for the 2025 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This initiative provides valuable in-service training opportunities for graduates in Business Studies who require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications. With only 20 positions available, the programme offers participants a unique opportunity to develop real-world skills, enhance employability, and bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace practice.

What is The Gert Sibande TVET College and W&RSETA Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme?
The Gert Sibande TVET College and W&RSETA WIL Programme is designed for Report 191 Business Studies graduates who hold N4–N6 qualifications. It offers 18 months of structured, supervised workplace training in various organizations within the Gert Sibande region. Participants will gain exposure in areas such as Business Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, and Management Assistance. The programme specifically targets unemployed South African youth between the ages of 18 and 35 who have not previously taken part in a WIL programme for the same qualification.

Minimum Requirements:

• South African citizenship
• Age between 18 and 35 years
• Relevant qualifications: Business Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, or Management Assistant
• Matric/NCV (NQF Level 4) and N4–N6 certificates in relevant fields
• Proficiency in English
• No criminal record
• Unemployed and not previously placed in a WIL Programme for the same qualification
• Preference for students currently volunteering in related workplaces (proof of service required)

Role Responsibility:
Participants in the WIL Programme will be expected to:

• Complete 18 months of structured in-service training
• Apply theoretical knowledge in practical business environments
• Demonstrate commitment, professionalism, and willingness to learn
• Contribute meaningfully to the host company’s daily operations
• Uphold workplace ethics and compliance standards

Skills and Attributes:
Successful candidates should possess the following:

• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to adapt and learn in diverse work environments
• Professionalism, reliability, and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Willingness to take initiative and grow within the field
• Problem-solving and organizational skills

Application Process:
Applicants must submit:

• A comprehensive and updated CV
• Certified copies of ID, Matric/NCV, and N4–N6 certificates (not older than 6 months)
• Proof of volunteer service (if applicable, dated and stamped)

Applications can be submitted via email to: ss.jpclerk@gscollege.edu.za
Alternatively, hand-deliver to: Gert Sibande TVET College Campuses – SSS Office/Centre – Office of Career Guidance & Job Placement.

Why Apply?
The WIL Programme not only provides workplace exposure but also boosts career readiness for future employment opportunities. Graduates who participate gain hands-on skills, professional confidence, and improved employability within the South African business sector.

Closing Date: 09 September 2025, 15:30