Mthashana TVET College has announced In-Service Training opportunities for students with an N6 Certificate in Farming Management. The opportunities are funded by AgriSETA and are designed to provide students with practical workplace experience as they work toward the requirements for a National Diploma.
A total of 10 opportunities are available under the Farming Management programme. The training will run for 18 months, giving successful applicants an opportunity to gain practical experience under the guidance of supervisors and mentors.
Why Join the Mthashana TVET College In-Service Training Programme?
The programme provides an important bridge between classroom-based learning and practical workplace experience. For students who have completed N6 in Farming Management, the opportunity can help develop relevant workplace skills while meeting developmental requirements associated with the National Diploma.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience in Farming Management.
- Apply knowledge gained through their TVET studies.
- Work under the supervision and mentorship of experienced personnel.
- Develop practical skills relevant to their field of study.
- Gain experience that supports their National Diploma requirements.
- Build workplace readiness and professional experience.
Mthashana TVET College In-Service Training 2026 Overview
The opportunities are specifically intended for Mthashana TVET College students who hold an N6 Certificate in Farming Management.
Successful applicants will perform duties assigned by their supervisors or mentors. These duties will be related to their developmental requirements and should be relevant to the requirements for obtaining a National Diploma through the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Farming Management In-Service Training
Programme: Farming Management
Number of Posts: 10
Reference Number: MTC/AGRISETA-F1/2026
Duration: 18 Months
Funding: AgriSETA
Closing Date: 10 October 2026 at 13:30
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirement:
- N6 Certificate in Farming Management.
The opportunity is intended to provide work experience for eligible students who have completed the required N6 qualification.
Duties and Training Responsibilities
Successful applicants will perform duties according to the instructions of their assigned supervisor or mentor.
The duties may include activities determined by the supervisor or mentor based on the applicant’s developmental requirements. Such duties must be relevant to the requirements for obtaining a National Diploma from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Applicants should therefore be prepared to participate actively in workplace-based learning and complete responsibilities assigned to them during the 18-month training period.
Important Advantage for Applicants
Applicants who already have a confirmed host employer will have an added advantage.
However, this advantage is subject to the applicant submitting a host employer letter together with the required application documents.
Students who have secured a suitable host employer should therefore ensure that the supporting letter is included in their application.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit their application as one PDF document containing all the required documents.
The application should include:
- A recently updated and comprehensive CV.
- Copy of Identity Document.
- Copy of N6 Certificate or Academic History.
- Copy of Matric Certificate or NCV Level 4 Certificate.
- Host employer letter, where applicable.
All documents must be scanned into one PDF file. Image files will not be accepted.
Documents do not need to be certified at the application stage. Only applicants who are selected will be required to certify their documents.
How to Apply for Mthashana TVET College In-Service Training
Applications should be directed to Mrs Nandipha Zulu and submitted by email.
Applicants must follow these instructions carefully:
- Prepare an updated comprehensive CV and all required supporting documents.
- Scan all documents into one PDF file.
- Do not submit documents as separate image files.
- Use MTC/AGRISETA-F1/2026 as the subject/reference number in the email.
- If you have a confirmed host employer, include the host employer letter.
- Submit the complete application before the closing deadline.
Only one application per post should be submitted. Applicants who submit multiple applications for the same post may be disqualified.
Hand-delivered and faxed applications will not be considered.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for the Mthashana TVET College Farming Management In-Service Training opportunity is:
10 October 2026 at 13:30.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Tips to Boost Your Application
First, make sure your CV is current and clearly presents your Farming Management qualification and relevant academic background.
Moreover, combine all required documents into a single, readable PDF before sending the application. Unclear documents may result in automatic disqualification.
Additionally, applicants with confirmed host employers should include the required host employer letter because this may strengthen their application.
Finally, check the email subject carefully and ensure that the reference number MTC/AGRISETA-F1/2026 is included. Submit the application well before the 13:30 deadline to avoid technical or submission problems.
Final Thoughts
The Mthashana TVET College In-Service Training Opportunities 2026 provide N6 Farming Management students with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through an 18-month programme funded by AgriSETA. With 10 positions available, eligible students are encouraged to prepare their documents carefully and submit a complete application before the closing date.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the single-PDF requirement, reference number, host employer documentation where applicable, and the application deadline.
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