MRTT (Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust) Data Building & Civil Construction and Mixed Farming Systems Learnership 2026-2027: Training Opportunities for Local Youth
About the Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) is a South African training and development organisation focused on empowering communities through skills development, vocational education, and employment creation initiatives. The organisation works closely with local municipalities and stakeholders to provide accredited training programmes that help unemployed youth gain practical and industry-relevant experience.
MRTT is committed to supporting economic growth and social development within local communities by offering learnerships and skills programmes in sectors such as construction, agriculture, and technical training. Through these initiatives, the organisation aims to improve employability while contributing to sustainable community development across Mpumalanga Province.
About the MRTT Data Building & Civil Construction and Mixed Farming Systems Learnership 2026-2027
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) is inviting unemployed youth from the Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality to apply for its 2026-2027 Learnership Programme in Building & Civil Construction and Mixed Farming Systems. The programme is designed for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 and will run for a duration of 12 months starting from 8 June 2026.
The learnership programme will provide training opportunities to 66 beneficiaries from the local municipality areas of Wakkerstroom, Volksrust, and Amersfoort. Participants will receive practical and theoretical training aligned with accredited NQF programmes aimed at improving workplace readiness and technical skills.
The available learnership opportunities are listed below:
- Building and Civil Construction NQF Level 3 – Painting
Venue: Wakkerstroom Community Hall
Number of Learners: 22 - Building and Civil Construction NQF Level 3 – Carpentry
Venue: Volksrust Community Hall
Number of Learners: 22 - Mixed Farming Systems NQF Level 2 – Plant and Animal Production
Venue: Amersfoort Community Hall
Number of Learners: 22
- Building and Civil Construction NQF Level 3 – Painting
The programme specifically targets youth residing within the identified municipal areas and aims to provide skills development opportunities that can improve future employment prospects within the construction and agricultural sectors.
Learnership Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must reside within Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality
- Minimum educational requirement is Grade 11
- Must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID Document
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
- Proof of Residence must be provided.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with all compulsory supporting documents at any of the following municipal administration offices:
- Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Wakkerstroom Administration Unit, Wakkerstroom
- Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Volksrust Administration Unit, Volksrust
- Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Amersfoort Administration Unit, Amersfoort.
Required supporting documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of Residence
The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026.
Additional Note: Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all certified documents are clear and recently certified before submission. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
