Launch Your Career in Finance, Accounting, Business & Administration
The transition from studying to full-time employment is often the biggest challenge young graduates face. Employers want experience, yet graduates need opportunities to gain that experience. The Goldfields TVET College FASSET–SETA Graduate Internship 2026 is designed to close this gap by giving newly qualified graduates the practical exposure, workplace readiness training and skills they need to thrive in South Africa’s competitive labour market.
This internship is made possible through a partnership with FASSET (Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority) — the SETA responsible for developing talent within finance, accounting, auditing, business administration and related fields. If you have recently completed your N6, diploma, degree or equivalent qualification and you are looking to build a strong foundation for your career, this programme is one of the best opportunities available in 2026.
What the Internship Offers
The Goldfields TVET College FASSET–SETA Graduate Internship 2026 is a full-time, structured 12-month programme providing graduates with hands-on training and workplace exposure. Here’s what successful applicants can expect:
1. Real Workplace Experience
Interns are placed with partnering employers in sectors such as finance, auditing, banking, business operations, administration, and corporate support services. You will work under experienced professionals who guide you, train you and help you develop the competencies needed in real job environments.
2. Monthly Stipend
The internship is fully funded by FASSET–SETA, ensuring that interns receive a monthly stipend to support transport, meals and basic living expenses while completing the programme. The stipend amount may vary depending on placement.
3. Workplace Readiness Training
Before joining the host employer, interns are trained in employability skills such as:
- communication and professional behaviour
- CV writing and interview skills
- digital literacy and office software
- workplace ethics and team collaboration
This ensures that interns enter the world of work fully prepared and confident.
4. Mentorship & Career Support
Interns receive structured mentorship sessions to help them adjust, set goals and build a professional identity. Many participants from previous years have gone on to secure permanent employment after impressing their host employers.
5. A Pathway to Employment
The primary purpose of the programme is to increase employability. Completing a SETA-funded internship significantly boosts your CV and opens doors to opportunities in government departments, private companies, accounting firms, financial institutions and corporate organisations.
Fields Covered in the 2026 Programme
FASSET–SETA supports careers within the finance and business sector. For 2026, the internship is suitable for graduates in the following study fields:
- Financial Management
- Business Management
- Public Management
- Accounting
- Office Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Management Assistant
- Business Administration Services
- Auditing & Bookkeeping
- Economics & Finance-related fields
If you completed an N6 qualification at a TVET College, this internship also allows you to complete your 18-month workplace experience required for a National Diploma.
Who Should Apply? — Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Have completed an N6 certificate, National Diploma, or Degree in one of the relevant fields
- Must not have previously completed any SETA-funded internship
- Must be currently unemployed
- Be willing to commit to a 12-month programme
- Be able to submit certified copies of all documents
This programme is specifically targeted at unemployed youth who need workplace experience to start their careers.
Why You Should Consider This Internship
The 2026 intake offers many advantages that make it stand out:
✔ Boosts your employability
Employers trust SETA-funded programmes. Completing this internship immediately strengthens your CV.
✔ Practical, real-world skills
You gain hands-on experience and technical skills that cannot be learned in a classroom.
✔ Higher chance of permanent employment
Many interns from previous cycles have been absorbed into permanent roles after performing well at their host companies.
✔ Structured & professional
Goldfields TVET College and FASSET–SETA ensure consistent monitoring, supervision and quality training — giving you the best possible foundation.
✔ Zero costs
There are no application or training fees. The programme is fully funded and includes a monthly stipend.
How to Apply
Applications for the Goldfields TVET College FASSET–SETA Graduate Internship 2026 are done directly through the college.
Follow the steps below:
1. Prepare Your Documents
Ensure the following documents are ready and certified (not older than 3 months):
- ID copy
- N6/Diploma/Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Updated CV
- Proof of residence
- Any additional certificates (optional)
2. Submit Your Application
Applications are generally submitted via email or hand-delivered to the college’s Skills Development Office.
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3. Await Confirmation
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for verification, orientation and placement instructions.
Final Thoughts
The Goldfields TVET College FASSET–SETA Graduate Internship 2026 is one of the most valuable career-launching opportunities for young South Africans interested in finance, business, administration and office management. With full funding, structured mentorship, real workplace exposure and a strong chance of permanent employment, this programme gives graduates a solid start toward a successful, professional future.