{"id":231,"date":"2025-12-06T05:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=231"},"modified":"2025-12-06T06:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T06:30:55","slug":"powerx-2026-learning-programme-services-seta-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=231","title":{"rendered":"PowerX 2026 Learning Programme (Services SETA Initiative)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PowerX 2026 Learning Programme is a large national internship initiative by the Services SETA, aimed at placing <strong>20,000 graduates<\/strong> into <strong>24-month<\/strong>, structured, paid internships across South Africa. The programme helps bridge the gap between academic learning and real workplace exposure.<br>It aligns with the <strong>National Skills Development Plan (NSDP) 2030<\/strong> and the Services SETA mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programme Benefits for Graduates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 24-month internship provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paid workplace learning (stipends determined by host employers under SETA guidelines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National exposure across multiple industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong CV-building experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to organisations that rarely take interns at this scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring and support by the Services SETA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full 24 months of practical experience to enhance employability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduate Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply, graduates must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have completed an <strong>NQF Level 4\u20137<\/strong> qualification (TVET or university; all fields accepted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be unemployed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be available for 24 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree to workplace matching based on national employer demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the Graduate Expression of Interest form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply Here (Graduate Expression of Interest Form):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZlzP5vzC0k6Q7iOuGR9ohZuaT0HvhZlMqe42k-YyaZlUMFQ4NDA1U0FUQlhIUlVVVTM5QUEwUzJBOC4u\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opportunity for Employers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers from all sectors are invited to host graduates, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-owned entities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-profit organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universities and TVET colleges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employer Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be COIDA registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide proof of OHS-compliant workplace readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commit to hosting interns for 24 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit workplace site details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the Employer Expression of Interest Form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in monitoring processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply Here (Employer Expression of Interest Form):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZlzP5vzC0k6Q7iOuGR9ohZuaT0HvhZlMqe42k-YyaZlUQUpZNkZMTFJQTDZCSEdKWkk4S0dZTzRYRy4u\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Employers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents requested after EOI submission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CIPC registration document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSD summary report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COIDA registration \/ Letter of Good Standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OHS compliance proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplace site list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical address for each site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID of authorised representative<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All sites undergo workplace approval before placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Graduates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified ID copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified qualification or statement of results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank confirmation letter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applications Open:<\/strong> Active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Applications Close:<\/strong> <strong>11 December 2025 at 16:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matching &amp; Placement:<\/strong> After documentation verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship Start Dates:<\/strong> Announced by PMU and host employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late submissions will <strong>not<\/strong> be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submission Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the Employer or Graduate EOI form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the online form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a confirmation with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reference number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure document upload link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document checklist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closing date reminder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents before the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Await PMU communication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a>powerx@serviceseta.org.za<\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicesseta.org.za\/powerx2\">www.servicesseta.org.za\/powerx2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PowerX 2026 Learning Programme is a large national internship initiative by the Services SETA, aimed at placing 20,000 graduates into 24-month, structured, paid internships across South Africa. 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