The programmes are aimed at candidates who want to gain practical experience and develop technical skills in areas such as electrical work, plumbing, bricklaying, motor mechanics, diesel mechanics, civil engineering and town and regional planning.
Successful applicants will be placed at participating municipalities identified by MISA across South Africa. Where possible, applicants are encouraged to choose a municipality close to their place of residence to help reduce travelling and accommodation costs.
MISA Apprenticeships and Learnerships 2027: Quick Details
- Programme: (MISA)ProgrammeApprenticeship and Experiential Learnership
- Financial Year: 2026/2027
- Location: Participating municipalities across South Africa
- Apprenticeship Duration: 3 years
- Application Method: Email
- Closing Date: 28 September 2026 at 16:00
MISA Apprenticeship Programme 2027
The MISA Apprenticeship Programme is a three-year structured training programme designed to provide unemployed young people with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to work towards becoming qualified artisans.
The programme is aimed at candidates from TVET colleges and other accredited training institutions who hold qualifications relevant to the advertised trades.
Successful applicants will receive both on-the-job and off-the-job training and will enter into three-year learnership contracts with MISA. Candidates will be placed at participating host municipalities.
Available MISA Apprenticeships
The available apprenticeship fields are:
- Electrical – Reference Number: Electrical 2026/01
- Plumbing – Reference Number: Plumbing 2026/02
- Bricklaying – Reference Number: Bricklaying 2026/03
- Diesel Mechanic – Reference Number: Diesel Mechanic 2026/05
- Motor Mechanic – Reference Number: Motor Mechanic 2026/04
Requirements for Electrical, Plumbing and Bricklaying
Applicants interested in Electrical, Plumbing or Bricklaying must have one of the following relevant qualifications:
- Engineering Science or a complete N2 Engineering qualification consisting of four subjects, including the relevant trade theory.
- Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Mathematics and a fourth subject relevant to the trade.
- A technical trade theory programme quality-assured by a SETA and considered equivalent to NQF Level 3.
- A relevant Engineering NC(V) Certificate with seven subjects at NQF Level 3.
- Technical Grade 11 with Mathematics, Science, a language and a related theory subject.
- A relevant N6 Certificate or National Technical Diploma in the T, S or N stream directly related to the trade.
- Applicants should carefully check that their qualification meets the requirements of the trade they wish to apply for.
- associated with travelling and accommodation.
Applicants should also be prepared for possible placement, rotation or relocation to another municipality or private-sector organisation if additional workplace exposure is required.
Training and Workplace Experience
Depending on the programme and field, successful candidates may gain practical experience in areas including:
- Municipal infrastructure planning and implementation
- Infrastructure operations and maintenance
- Electrical infrastructure
- Civil engineering services
- Plumbing
- Bricklaying
- Motor vehicle maintenance
- Diesel mechanical work
- Town and regional planning
- Technical project support
- Artisan training
Training may include both practical workplace exposure and off-the-job technical training.
Important: Faxed, posted and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
MISA Apprenticeship Closing Date
The closing date for the MISA Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programme applications is 28 September 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered, so applicants should submit their documents before the deadline.
Candidates who do not receive feedback within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Final Tips Before Applying
Before submitting your MISA application:
- Check that you meet the requirements for your chosen trade or programme.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Select your preferred municipality.
- Update your CV.
- Make sure your qualifications and ID are properly certified.
- Include proof of address and any other required documents.
- Send your application to the correct email address.
Submit your application before 28 September 2026 at 16:00.
For applicants interested in artisan careers, engineering, municipal infrastructure and technical fields, these programmes provide an opportunity to gain structured training and practical workplace experience.
Always verify the latest programme information and application requirements from the official MISA communication before submitting your application.
