MISA Apprenticeships and Experiential Learnerships 2026/2027

MISA is inviting unemployed South African youth, graduates, and students to apply for its Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programmes for 2026/2027. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in municipal infrastructure, operations, and maintenance.

Application Closing Date: 28 September 2026 at 16:00
Location: MISA-identified municipalities across South Africa
Programme Duration: Apprenticeship: 3 years; Experiential Learnership: 12-24 months
Stipend: Not specified
Minimum Qualification: Varies by trade/field (e.g., N2, NC(V), Technical Grade 11/12, N6, Diploma)
Opportunity Type: Apprenticeship, Experiential Learnership

About the MISA Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programme

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) offers these programmes to help young South Africans develop essential skills and gain valuable workplace experience. The goal is to build a skilled workforce for municipal infrastructure development and management.

The programme has two main streams: the Apprenticeship Programme, which lasts for three years, and the Experiential Learnership Programme, designed for graduates and students needing practical work experience. Successful candidates will be placed in municipalities identified by MISA across the country.

About MISA

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is a government entity that supports municipalities in South Africa. It focuses on providing technical assistance and capacity building to improve municipal infrastructure, operations, and maintenance. MISA plays a key role in ensuring that municipalities can deliver essential services effectively.

Available Apprenticeship Opportunities

MISA is offering apprenticeships in several trades. These apprenticeships provide structured training and workplace experience to help individuals qualify as artisans.

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Bricklaying
• Motor Mechanic
• Diesel Mechanic

Available Experiential Learnership Opportunities

For graduates and students who need practical workplace experience, MISA offers experiential learnerships. These opportunities are designed to meet the requirements for Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

• Electrical
• Civil
• Town & Regional Planning

What the Learnership Offers

Successful applicants will gain significant benefits from participating in these programmes. This includes hands-on experience and structured learning that contributes to career development.

• Practical workplace experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Structured training and mentorship.
• Exposure to various municipal projects.
• Opportunity to gain a recognized qualification or certificate.
• Development of practical skills relevant to the chosen trade or field.
• Potential for career growth within the public sector.

Programme Duration and Location

The duration of the programmes varies. The Apprenticeship Programme typically runs for three years. The Experiential Learnership Programme offers approximately two years of workplace learning for graduates, while WIL opportunities are for students needing 12 to 24 months of practical experience.

Successful candidates will be placed in MISA-identified municipalities across South Africa. Applicants should be prepared to relocate or rotate to different locations to gain sufficient workplace exposure.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements differ based on the specific apprenticeship trade or experiential learnership field. Generally, applicants need to meet certain academic and technical criteria.

For Apprenticeships:

• Electrical: A full N2 Engineering qualification with relevant trade theory, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Mathematics, and an appropriate fourth subject. Alternatively, a SETA quality-assured technical trade theory qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3, a relevant NC(V) Engineering Certificate, Technical Grade 11, or a relevant N6 Certificate or National Technical Diploma.
• Plumbing: Similar academic pathways as Electrical, including N2, SETA NQF Level 3, NC(V), Technical Grade 11, N6, or National Technical Diploma.
• Bricklaying: Applicable technical entry requirements through recognised engineering or technical study pathways.
• Motor Mechanic: Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, a full N2 Engineering qualification with relevant trade theory, or N3 Engineering with specified subjects and Motor or Diesel trade theory.
• Diesel Mechanic: Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, a full N2 Engineering with relevant trade theory, or N3 Engineering with Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Mathematics, and Diesel Mechanic Trade Theory.

For Experiential Learnerships:

• Applicants may come from universities, universities of technology, or TVET Colleges, depending on the specific programme requirements.
• Must be unemployed graduates or students requiring Work Integrated Learning.

General Requirements:

• South African citizenship.
• Must be unemployed.

Competencies Required

MISA looks for candidates who are eager to learn and contribute to municipal infrastructure development. Certain skills and personal attributes will help applicants succeed in these programmes.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to different work environments.
• A proactive attitude and initiative.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines.

Who Should Apply?

These programmes are ideal for unemployed South African youth, graduates, and students who are passionate about municipal infrastructure and want to build a career in trades like electrical, plumbing, bricklaying, motor mechanics, or in fields like civil engineering and town planning. If you are looking for practical training and a chance to gain experience in the public sector, this is a valuable opportunity.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare a set of documents to submit with their application. Ensure all copies are certified.

• Completed MISA application form.
• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (e.g., Matric certificate, N2/N3/N6 certificates, NC(V) certificate, Diploma).
• Proof of residential address.
• Institutional release or confirmation letter for WIL applicants, if required.
• The correct reference number for the specific trade or field.
• Indication of preferred municipality.

All documents must be submitted together in one application package.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email to the correct address for the specific trade or experiential programme. Faxed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

• Electrical Apprenticeship: Email CB.electrical@misa.gov.za with reference Electrical 2026/01.
• Plumbing Apprenticeship: Email CB.plumbing@misa.gov.za with reference Plumbing 2026/02.
• Bricklaying Apprenticeship: Email CB.bricklaying@misa.gov.za with reference Bricklaying 2026/03.
• Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship: Email CB.motor@misa.gov.za with reference Motor Mechanic 2026/04.
• Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship: Email CB.diesel@misa.gov.za with reference Diesel Mechanic 2026/05.
• Electrical Experiential Learnership: Email CB.electrical01@misa.gov.za with reference 2026a.
• Civil Experiential Learnership: Email CB.civil@misa.gov.za with reference 2026b.
• Town & Regional Planning Experiential Learnership: Email CB.town@misa.gov.za with reference 2026c.

Applicants can request the official MISA application form by emailing misarecruitment2026@misa.gov.za.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applicants must ensure they use the correct email address and reference number for their chosen programme.
• Be prepared to relocate or rotate to different municipalities as required for the programme.

Closing Date

The closing date for all applications is 28 September 2026 at 16:00. Late applications will not be accepted.

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