🧹 Services SETA Cleaning Learnership Program 2025
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Duration: 12 Months
Minimum Requirement: Grade 10 (Standard 8)
🌟 About the Learnership
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) is offering a Cleaning Learnership Program designed to equip unemployed youth with essential cleaning and hygiene skills. This program forms part of the Services SETA’s effort to improve employability, reduce unemployment, and empower young South Africans through education and skills development.
The cleaning industry is one of the most important sectors in South Africa, playing a major role in maintaining hygiene, health, and safety in workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces. Through this learnership, participants will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge to perform cleaning duties effectively and professionally.
Learners will attend structured classroom training at an accredited training centre and will also undergo on-the-job training with a host employer. This combination ensures that they are well-prepared to handle real work situations confidently.
🎓 What the Learnership Covers
The program offers a wide range of modules, including:
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Understanding the cleaning industry environment
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Health, safety, and environmental awareness in the workplace
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Use and care of cleaning equipment, materials, and chemicals
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Techniques for cleaning different surfaces (floors, windows, furniture, etc.)
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Waste management and recycling practices
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Customer service and workplace communication
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Time management and teamwork skills
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Personal hygiene and professional conduct
These modules prepare learners to deliver high-quality cleaning services in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
🧾 Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for the Services SETA Cleaning Learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
✅ Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
✅ Be between 18 and 35 years old
✅ Have a minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8) qualification
✅ Be currently unemployed and not enrolled in any other learnership or study program
✅ Be able to read and write in English
✅ Be eager to learn, reliable, and hardworking
✅ Be willing to work flexible hours if required
💰 Stipend and Benefits
Learners who are accepted into the program will receive a monthly stipend of R4,500 for the duration of the 12-month learnership. This stipend helps cover basic living expenses such as transport and food.
Additional benefits include:
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Work experience in a professional cleaning environment
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A nationally recognized qualification upon completion
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Improved job readiness and opportunities for future employment in cleaning, hospitality, or facilities management sectors
⏰ Duration and Structure
The learnership runs for 12 months (1 year) and is divided into two main components:
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Theoretical Training: Conducted at a Services SETA-accredited training provider, focusing on classroom-based learning.
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Practical Training: Conducted at a host company where learners apply what they’ve learned in real workplace situations.
📍 Available Locations
The learnership is available in multiple provinces across South Africa, including:
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Gauteng
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Western Cape
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KwaZulu-Natal
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Eastern Cape
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Limpopo
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Free State
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North West
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Mpumalanga
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Northern Cape
Applicants are encouraged to apply in their nearest province to reduce travel and accommodation costs.
📨 How to Apply
Applicants should prepare and submit the following documents:
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Updated CV (with contact details)
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Certified copy of your ID
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Certified copy of your highest qualification (Grade 10 or higher)
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Proof of residence
📧 Applications can be submitted:
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Directly to Services SETA accredited training providers
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Through local labour offices or municipal youth centres
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On job portals such as Indeed, Careers24, CareerJunction, or the official Services SETA website
🗣️ Example of an Application Email
Subject: Application for Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2025
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Services SETA Cleaning Learnership Program 2025. I am a hardworking and motivated individual with a Grade 10 qualification, and I am eager to gain skills and experience in the cleaning and hygiene industry.
I am passionate about maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a healthy work environment. I am confident that this learnership will help me grow personally and professionally.
Please find attached my CV, ID copy, and qualifications for your consideration.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Location]
🚀 Why You Should Apply
This learnership is a perfect stepping stone for individuals who want to start a career in the cleaning and facilities management sector. It provides:
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Real-world work experience
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A government-recognized qualification
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Personal development and career growth
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Opportunities to work with reputable cleaning companies after completion
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