Retail experience can give young people the workplace confidence employers want. Sekhukhune Technical and Vocational Education and Training College, together with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority, is offering an 18-month internship opportunity for local unemployed youth in Marketing Management and Business Management.
The programme is aimed at qualifying candidates who need practical workplace exposure in the wholesale and retail sector.
Successful candidates will be placed at various Vodacom and TFG retail outlets.
Applications close on 10 July 2026.
For young people with Marketing Management or Business Management studies, this opportunity can help turn classroom knowledge into real customer-facing retail experience.
Why is the Sekhukhune TVET College W&RSETA Internship 2026 worth attention?
Many graduates complete their studies but still need workplace exposure before they can compete strongly in the employment market.
This internship gives candidates a chance to gain practical experience in a retail environment over 18 months.
Because placements will take place at retail stores, interns may build useful skills in customer service, sales support, communication, workplace discipline, administration and business operations.
That kind of experience can strengthen a curriculum vitae and help candidates understand how retail businesses operate daily.
Who can submit an application?
The internship is open to local unemployed youth who meet the minimum requirements.
Applicants must:
- Be under 35 years of age
- Meet the minimum qualification requirements
- Be willing to be placed at various Vodacom and TFG retail outlets
- Not have previously participated in or completed an experiential training programme
- Submit all required documents correctly
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Which fields of study are invited?
Applicants are invited to submit applications for the following field of study:
- Marketing Management
- Business Management
The internship duration is 18 months.
What qualification is required?
Applicants must have:
- Matric or National Certificate Vocational Level 2 to Level 4
- National Certificate N4 to N6, with 12 subjects completed
Candidates should make sure their academic records clearly show that they meet the qualification requirement.
What documents must be submitted?
Applications must include all required supporting documents.
Candidates must submit:
- Application letter indicating the name of the internship field
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of identity document
- Proof of residence
- Academic records
Certified copies must not be older than three months.
Incomplete applications may not be considered, so every document should be checked before submission.
Where will successful candidates be placed?
All appointed candidates will be placed at various Vodacom and TFG retail stores.
Applicants should be ready for placement where opportunities are available.
Because this is an 18-month programme, candidates should also consider transport, availability and commitment before submitting.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Your application letter must clearly mention the internship field you are applying for. Do not leave the recruiter guessing. Write the field exactly as advertised and make sure your curriculum vitae matches your Marketing Management or Business Management background.
How should applicants prepare their curriculum vitae?
Your curriculum vitae should be clear, short and focused on the internship.
Include:
- Full name and contact details
- Current location
- Age or date of birth
- Matric or National Certificate Vocational details
- National Certificate N4 to N6 details
- Marketing Management or Business Management subjects
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Retail, sales or customer service exposure, if any
- Availability for the 18-month internship
Keep the layout simple.
Avoid long paragraphs. Use clear sections so the recruitment team can quickly see your qualification, field of study and readiness for workplace placement.
How can candidates submit their application?
Applications must be submitted by email to:
Applicants must attach all required documents and clearly indicate the name of the internship field they are applying for.
For enquiries, candidates may contact Mr Mukhevho ZS on 013 269 0278 during normal working hours from 08:00 to 16:00.
The advert states that WhatsApp enquiries or submissions are not allowed.
When is the closing date?
Applications close on 10 July 2026.
Candidates should submit early and avoid waiting until the final day.
Late submissions, incomplete applications or applications sent through the wrong method may not be accepted.
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Final Thoughts
The Sekhukhune TVET College W&RSETA Internship 2026 is a practical opportunity for local unemployed youth who studied Marketing Management or Business Management.
With 18 months of workplace exposure at retail outlets, the programme can help candidates build confidence, improve employability and gain experience in a real retail setting.
Applicants should prepare their documents carefully, include the correct internship field in the application letter and submit before the closing date.
