CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sport Sector Education & Training Authority) is a South African SETA that supports skills development and workplace training in the arts, culture, tourism, hospitality, sport, and related sectors. While specific 2026 learnership vacancies may not yet be directly advertised on the CATHSSETA website, CATHSSETA funds and supports learnerships through accredited employers and training providers.
🧠 What CATHSSETA Learnerships Are
A learnership is a structured training programme combining classroom learning and practical workplace experience, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. CATHSSETA supports learnerships in fields like:
- Hospitality & tourism services
- Travel & tourism operations
- Event management
- Arts, culture & heritage
- Sport, recreation & fitness
These learnerships help improve skills and employability within the sector.
📍 Typical Features of CATHSSETA Learnerships
- 💼 Workplace-based training + theory
- 📜 National Qualification Framework (NQF) qualification
- 💰 Monthly stipends (where funded by employers/providers)
- 🎓 Industry-relevant skills and experience
Learnerships are usually offered by employers or accredited training providers who receive funding from CATHSSETA. CATHSSETA itself does not always list specific learner vacancies — instead, it funds employers to recruit learners.
📍 Example CATHSSETA-Funded Programme (2026)
👉 SANParks & CATHSSETA Field Guiding Skills Programme
While this is technically a sector skills programme rather than a standard learnership, it shows the kind of CATHSSETA-supported training opportunity available:
- Duration: 18 months (6 months training + 12 months placement)
- Location: Bontebok National Park (Western Cape)
- Stipend: R2 695 (training) → R3 500 (placement) monthly
- Requirements:
• South African citizen
• Under 35 years old
• Grade 12/Matric
• Unemployed
• Clear criminal record
• Physically fit
• Not previously placed in SANParks/CATHSSETA programme - Application: Online form + email documents (CV, certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of residence)
Note: This specific programme may have closed previously — but similar opportunities are usually offered each year.
🧑💼 General CATHSSETA Learnership Requirements
While exact criteria vary by programme, most SETA-linked learnerships require:
✔ South African citizenship
✔ Grade 12/Matric (minimum)
✔ Unemployed or seeking workplace experience
✔ Not enrolled in another full-time learnership
✔ Meets any specific qualification requirements for the role
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🧠 How to Find & Apply for CATHSSETA Learnerships
Because CATHSSETA itself often does not publish direct learner vacancies, here’s how to access opportunities:
✅ 1. Register with SETA & Youth Platforms
- Create a profile on SETA learner portals or national youth job sites (e.g., government or SETA listings).
✅ 2. Check Government & Provincial Job Boards
- Learnerships are often advertised by employers receiving CATHSSETA funding.
✅ 3. Contact Accredited Training Providers
- Training providers partnered with CATHSSETA may advertise learnership spots.
✅ 4. Monitor CATHSSETA Announcements
- Occasionally, CATHSSETA releases news about upcoming funded programmes and training opportunities.
📌 Additional Tips
📌 Prepare your documents:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Updated CV
- Proof of residence or contact details
📌 Apply early: Learnerships are competitive and close when quotas are filled.
📌 Watch local media & online job portals: Employers often advertise SETA-funded learnership roles directly.
