The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has opened applications for its TVET Learnership Programme for the 2025/2026 financial year, per Circular 32 of 2025. This learnership spans 18 months and is designed to offer unemployed TVET graduates valuable work‐integrated learning experience across various provinces. Below is everything you should know if you are considering applying.
What Is the TVET Learnership Programme?
- It is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity offered by the OCJ.
- Meant for graduates from Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVETs).
- The objective is to equip successful candidates with practical skills, expose them to real administrative environments, and improve their employability.
Key Requirements for Applicants
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Qualification: Must hold an N6 certificate from a public TVET college.
- Employment Status: Must be unemployed at the time of application and have never participated in any internship programme before.
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Equal Opportunity: The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and those from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
What Are the Positions Offered?
Several learnerships are available, each with specific focus areas and locations. Here are sample posts and their details:
| Position | Reference Number | Centre | Field / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Management / Administration (2 posts) | 2025/224/OCJ | Polokwane High Court | Public Management / Office Administration |
| Financial Management (1 post) | 2025/225/OCJ | Thohoyandou High Court | Financial Management |
| Public Management / Admin (1 post) | 2025/226/OCJ | North West ‒ Provincial Service Centre | Public Management / Administration |
| Public Management / Admin (1 post) | 2025/227/OCJ | Mmabatho High Court | Public Management / Administration |
| Human Resource Management (1 post) | 2025/228/OCJ | Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre | Human Resource Management |
| Public Management / Admin (1 post) | 2025/229/OCJ | Northern Cape (Kimberley High Court) | Public Management / Administration |
Duration and Stipend
- Duration: The learnership lasts 18 months.
- Stipend: Participants will receive R4,950 per month.
How to Apply
- Send your application before the closing date: 29 September 2025.
- Applications can be submitted via email using the specified reference number (e.g. 2025/224/OCJ for Polokwane post) to the OCJ email addresses.
- For certain positions, hand delivery is also accepted at designated OCJ provincial offices.
Why This Opportunity Matters
- Provides an essential bridge between theoretical TVET education and real‐world public service work.
- Strengthens CVs with government experience, which is often highly valued in the public sector and beyond.
- Helps reduce unemployment among well‐qualified TVET graduates.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Ensure your N6 certificate is clearly stated and certified.
- Include a current, comprehensive CV and any academic records.
- Make sure to fully complete forms like the Z83 application form if required (in general OCJ/DPSA posts require these).
- Highlight any administrative, public management, financial, or human resource skills even if informal.
- Demonstrate commitment and readiness to learn, as the internship will be for 18 months.
Conclusion
If you are a TVET graduate who meets the requirements, the OCJ TVET Learnership Programme 2025/2026 offers a valuable pathway into the public sector, giving you hands-on experience, a stipend, and the chance to build your professional profile. Take note of the closing date 29 September 2025 and apply with all the required documents.
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