If you’ve completed N6 and still need in-service training to get your National Diploma, this opportunity could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. CJC and ETDP SETA have opened 45 paid internships for 2026, offering an 18-month placement and a monthly stipend.
Central Johannesburg College (CJC) and ETDP SETA are offering 45 paid internships for N6 graduates who still need in-service training to complete their National Diploma.
The programme provides 18 months of workplace training and a monthly stipend of R4,000 to help graduates gain the practical experience required for certification.
For many TVET graduates, this internship could be the final step needed to convert an N6 qualification into a full National Diploma.
What Is the CJC & ETDP SETA Internship Programme?
The CJC & ETDP SETA Internship Programme is designed to support students who have completed N6 at Central Johannesburg College but still require 18 months of workplace training.
This practical training is mandatory for many TVET qualifications before graduates can receive their National Diploma.
The programme provides:
- Workplace experience
- Professional exposure
- Financial support through a stipend
Only 45 students will be selected for the internship programme.
How Much Is the Internship Stipend?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R4,000 during the programme.
This stipend helps interns cover basic costs such as:
- Transport
- Meals
- Daily expenses
While the main purpose of the programme is skills development, the stipend provides financial support while gaining experience.
Who Can Apply for the Internship?
This internship is specifically targeted at Central Johannesburg College (CJC) students.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a CJC student
- Have completed N6
- Require 18 months of in-service training to obtain a National Diploma
Important:
Students from institutions other than CJC are not eligible for this opportunity.
What Documents Are Required?
Applicants must submit certified copies only of the following documents.
Required Documents
- Certified ID copy
- Certified N4–N6 certificates
- Certified Matric certificate
- Bank statement or bank confirmation letter
- SARS letter
- Affidavit confirming you have not previously participated in an internship
Important rule
Academic records will NOT be accepted.
Only official certificates must be submitted.
Important Application Rules
Before submitting your application, carefully review these key requirements.
- Applications are only open to CJC students
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Certified certificates must be included
- Academic records are not allowed
Submitting a complete and accurate application is essential to avoid automatic disqualification.
How to Apply for the CJC & ETDP SETA Internship 2026
Applications are submitted via an online Google Form provided by CJC and ETDP SETA.
Before clicking the link, make sure you have:
- Prepare all certified documents
- Confirm your N4–N6 certificates are included
- Ensure your application is complete
📩 Submit Your Application Here
Why Only 45 Spots Makes This Urgent
This is not a rolling programme with unlimited placements. ETDP SETA has funded a fixed number of 45 positions — and once those spots are filled, the opportunity closes.
Every day you delay is a day another qualifying CJC student submits a complete application ahead of you.
The students who get selected will be the ones who:
- Applied early
- Submitted complete, correctly certified documents
- Included certificates — not academic records
- Did not assume there was more time
Don’t let a missing affidavit or an uncertified document cost you your placement.
What Happens After the 18 Months?
Once you successfully complete your 18-month in-service training period, you will be eligible to apply for your National Diploma — the full qualification that your N6 certificates have been building toward.
A National Diploma opens significantly more career and further study opportunities than an N6 certificate alone, including:
- Entry into professional and corporate employment
- Eligibility for Higher Certificate or Degree programmes
- Formal recognition as a qualified practitioner in your field
- Stronger positioning for government and parastatal employment
The R4 000 monthly stipend means you’re not just completing a requirement — you’re being paid to finish your qualification.
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Final Thoughts
For CJC N6 graduates, this is one of the most direct, funded pathways to completing your National Diploma that you will find in 2026.
ETDP SETA has done the hard work of securing the funding. CJC has identified the opportunity. All that’s left is for you to submit a complete, correctly documented application before the 45 spots are taken.
R4 000 per month. 18 months. Your National Diploma at the end.
If you qualify — apply today.
