MISA 2026/2027 Apprenticeship & Learnership Opportunities

Join MISA's 2026/2027 Learnership Programme! Gain practical experience in municipal infrastructure. Apply by 28 Sept 2026. Don't miss out!

Published 11 September 2026
Closing Date 28 September 2026
Opportunity

Unlock your potential with the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programme for 2026/2027. Applications close on 28 September 2026 at 16:00, so don’t miss this chance to gain valuable experience in municipal infrastructure.

About the Opportunity
The MISA Skills Development Programme is designed to empower unemployed South African youth, graduates, and students by providing practical experience in municipal infrastructure, operations, and maintenance. Successful candidates will be placed in MISA-identified municipalities across South Africa, gaining hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 16:00.

Key Responsibilities
Participants will engage in either a three-year Apprenticeship Programme or an Experiential Learnership Programme, which includes graduate workplace learning and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.

Requirements/Qualifications
Applicants for the Electrical Apprenticeship must have a full N2 Engineering qualification with relevant trade theory or equivalent qualifications. Similar qualifications are required for Plumbing, Bricklaying, Motor Mechanic, and Diesel Mechanic apprenticeships. The Experiential Learnership Programme is open to graduates and students from universities, universities of technology, or TVET Colleges.

Benefits
Participants will gain invaluable practical experience, enhancing their employability in the municipal infrastructure sector.

For more information, please contact Ms Nobuhle Latha at 012 848 5529, Ms Thulisile Mosoeu at 012 848 5515, or Ms Kelebogile Mekwa at 012 848 5300.

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How to Apply

Applications must be emailed to the specific address for each apprenticeship: Electrical: [email protected], Plumbing: [email protected], Bricklaying: [email protected], Motor Mechanic: [email protected], Diesel Mechanic: [email protected]. For Experiential Learnerships, email Electrical: [email protected], Civil: [email protected], Town & Regional Planning: [email protected]. Required documents include a completed MISA application form, the correct reference number, preferred municipality, updated CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications, certified copy of South African ID, proof of residential address, and an institutional release or confirmation letter for WIL applicants. Request the application form via [email protected] or visit https://www.misa.gov.za/apprenticeship-learnership-programmes/. Applications must be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 16:00. Late applications will not be accepted.