Services SETA 20 000 Internships

Programme PowerX² – Services SETA 20 000 Internships
Who Can Apply? Graduates with NQF Level 4–7 qualifications from universities or
TVET colleges

• Status Needed Must be unemployed
  Host Employers Private sector, public sector, NGOs, municipalities, government departments
  Application Type Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted online

Opening Date 21 November 2025
Closing Date 11 December 2025 at 16:00

Documents Needed?

• Yes – after submitting EOI
  Contact Email powerx@serviceseta.org.za
  Official Link www.servicesseta.org.za/powerx2

What Is the PowerX² Internship Programme?

• The PowerX² – Services SETA 20 000 Internships Initiative is a national graduate placement programme aimed at helping 20 000 South African graduates gain meaningful 24-month workplace experience

To qualify, you must:

• Have completed an NQF Level 4–7 qualification at a public university or public TVET college
  Be unemployed at the time of applying
  Be available for a 24-month internship
  Be willing to be matched with a workplace anywhere in SA
  Submit the Graduate Expression of Interest (EOI) online

Good news:

• Whether you were previously funded or NOT funded by the Services SETA does NOT affect
  your eligibility.

Required Documents for Graduates (Submitted AFTER EOI)

• After submitting your Expression of Interest, you will receive a secure upload link for
  the following:
  1. Certified copy of your ID
  2. Certified copy of your qualification / statement of results
  3. Updated CV
  4. Proof of residence
  5. Bank confirmation letter

Employers Can Also Apply to Host Interns
Eligible host organisations include:

• Private companies
  Public entities
  Government departments
  Municipalities
  Non-profit organisations
  Universities & TVET colleges (as host sites)
  Employer Requirements:
  Must be COIDA-registered

How to Apply: Step-By-Step

• Step 1: Visit the Official Website
  Go to: www.servicesseta.org.za/powerx2
  Step 2: Select Your Category
  Graduate Employer
  Step 3: Complete the Online EOI Form
  Enter your personal or organisational details.
  Step 4: Receive Confirmation Email

This will contain:

• Your reference number
  Secure upload link
  List of required documents
  Reminder of closing date
  Step 5: Upload Your Documents Before Deadline
  Step 6: Wait for Next Steps

You will receive further communication from Services SETA’s Programme Management Unit
(PMU).

Why You Should Apply (Graduate Benefits)

• 24 months of real-world work experience
  Exposure to professional workplaces
  Impress future employers with actual experience
  Increase your employability
  Build networks
  Gain confidence and skills
  Access SETA-funded opportunities

After completing the 24-month internship, you can grow into:

Graduate Trainee roles
Entry-level positions (Admin, HR, Marketing, IT, Finance, Customer Service, etc.)
Supervisor roles
SETA-funded learnerships or skills programmes
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Industry-specific technical roles
Employers often hire interns permanently once they’ve seen their potential — your future
career may begin here.