If you still need workplace experience to complete your studies, this opportunity matters now because the deadline is close. The Gert Sibande TVET College INSETA WIL Programme 2026 gives qualifying students 18 months of real work exposure in the insurance sector. Applications close on 1 June 2026 at 12:00.
Many TVET students finish their classroom training but still need practical experience before they can move forward. This programme can help you build that missing workplace record.
It is aimed at unemployed Gert Sibande TVET College students and former students who studied qualifying Report 191 Business Studies programmes from N4 to N6, or who have a DHET Statement of Results.
What the opportunity is
The Gert Sibande TVET College and INSETA Work Integrated Learning Programme is an 18-month workplace experience programme.
It is offered through a partnership between Gert Sibande TVET College and the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority, known as INSETA.
The aim is to help students move from theory into real workplace practice. You may be placed in insurance-related workplaces across the Gert Sibande region.
During the programme, you may learn how offices work in the insurance sector. This can include administration, client service, financial support, records, communication, and daily workplace duties.
This is not a guaranteed job after completion. But it can give you experience that many employers want to see when you apply for work later.
Who can apply
You should only apply if you meet the full requirements. In my experience with South African job seekers, many applications are rejected because applicants miss one rule or submit the wrong documents.
Applications are open to registered or former Gert Sibande TVET College students who have N4 to N6 certificates or a DHET Statement of Results in one of these fields:
- Management Assistant
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
You must also meet these requirements:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Be unemployed
- Have no criminal record
- Be proficient in English
- Be willing to work in the insurance sector and funeral parlours
- Not be studying at the moment
- Not plan to study during the programme period
- Not be part of another learnership, internship, or training programme
- Be a registered or former Gert Sibande TVET College student
- Have N4 to N6 certificates or a DHET Statement of Results in a qualifying field
Students who are currently volunteering, especially outside the insurance industry, are discouraged from applying.
You should apply only if you are available for the full 18 months and ready to work in the required sector.
What you can gain from the programme
This programme can help you gain the practical exposure that many TVET students need after completing theory.
Workplace experience helps you understand how a real office works. It also helps you speak with more confidence in future interviews because you can give real examples from your work experience.
During the programme, you may build skills such as:
- Office administration
- Record keeping
- Workplace communication
- Human resources support
- Financial administration exposure
- Client service awareness
- Professional conduct
- Confidence in the insurance and financial services environment
These skills can strengthen your CV. They can also help you understand what employers expect from young professionals in the workplace.
Documents you must prepare
Before you apply, prepare all your documents. Do not wait until the last day. Many applicants struggle with certification, missing academic records, or unclear scanned copies.
You must submit certified copies of the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Originally certified copy of your South African ID
- Originally certified copy of your Matric Certificate
- Originally certified copy of your NCV Certificate, if applicable
- Originally certified copies of your N4, N5 and N6 certificates, or DHET Statement of Results
All certified documents must not be older than six months.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified. Make sure your copies are clear, readable, and certified correctly before you submit.
How to apply
You can apply by hand-delivering your documents to the Student Support Services Office or the Career Guidance and Job Placement Office at your campus.
You may also email your application to the correct campus contact person.
Follow these steps:
- Check that you meet the age, citizenship, study field, and unemployment requirements.
- Update your CV with your latest contact details and qualifications.
- Make certified copies of your ID, Matric Certificate, NCV Certificate if applicable, and N4 to N6 certificates or DHET results.
- Check that your certified documents are not older than six months.
- Arrange your documents in a clear order.
- Submit your application by hand at your campus office, or email it to the correct campus contact.
- Submit before 1 June 2026 at 12:00.
Campus contacts and email addresses
Send your application to the correct campus contact. Do not send it to the wrong campus, as this may delay your application.
Balfour Campus
Contact person: Ms Lerato Seemela
Email: seemela.l@gscollege.edu.za
Evander Campus
Contact person: Mr Mzukisi Mbethe
Email: mbethe.mc@gscollege.edu.za
Ermelo Campus
Contact person: Mr Sabelo Sikhosana
Email: sikhosana.s@gscollege.edu.za
Sibanesetfu Campus
Contact person: Ms Thabelang Mashabela
Email: mashabela.rc@gscollege.edu.za
Standerton Campus
Contact person: Mr Xolani Mkhonto
Email: mkhonto.xd@gscollege.edu.za
Perdekop Campus
Contact person: Ms Moratua Sigasa
Email: sigasa.ma@gscollege.edu.za
Application deadline
Applications close on 1 June 2026 at 12:00.
This is a midday deadline, not an end-of-day deadline. Try to submit early so that you do not lose time because of internet problems, printing delays, or certification issues.
Late applications may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tips to improve your chances
Competition for workplace experience programmes can be high. Many students need the same 18-month exposure to complete their career path, so your application must be complete and easy to review.
Use these tips before you submit:
- Make sure your CV is updated and has the correct phone number and email address.
- Use a simple CV format that is easy to read.
- Check that your certified copies are clear and not older than six months.
- Submit all required academic records or certificates.
- Do not leave out your DHET Statement of Results if that is what you have.
- Make sure you are not currently studying or registered for another programme.
- Be honest about your availability for the full 18 months.
- Send your application to the correct campus contact.
- Keep proof that you submitted your application, especially if you email it.
Arrange your documents in this order: CV first, then ID, Matric, NCV if applicable, and N4 to N6 certificates or DHET results. A neat application pack makes it easier for campus staff to check your information.
If you email your application, use a clear subject line. For example: INSETA WIL Application 2026 – Your Name – Your Campus. This helps the receiver understand what your email is about.
Final encouragement
The Gert Sibande TVET College INSETA WIL Programme 2026 is a useful chance for unemployed students who need real workplace exposure in the insurance sector.
If you studied Management Assistant, Human Resource Management, or Financial Management, this programme may help you turn your classroom learning into practical experience.
Read the requirements carefully. Prepare your documents early. Submit to the correct campus before 1 June 2026 at 12:00.
You cannot control how many people apply, but you can control the quality and completeness of your own application.