The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has officially opened applications for its SASSETA-funded TVET Placement Programme 2026, offering unemployed graduates structured workplace exposure across multiple administrative and management fields.
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Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R4 950 and gain 18 months of workplace experience, which is exactly what many TVET graduates need to qualify for their National Diploma.
This programme is particularly valuable because it combines practical workplace exposure, public-sector experience, and structured skills development, making graduates more competitive in the labour market.
Applications close 02 April 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: PSIRA TVET Placement Programme 2026
Organisation: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
Funding: SASSETA
Duration: 18 months
Monthly stipend: R4 950
Location: Multiple provinces
Fields: Registration, HR, Finance, Complaints, Call Centre, Law Enforcement Administration, Industry Training
Eligibility: N6 TVET graduates
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Application method: Online via PSIRA website
Fields Available in the PSIRA TVET Placement Programme
The programme is open to candidates with N6 certificates in specific business and management-related fields.
Placement streams include:
Registration
Requirements:
- N6 Business Management
- N6 Public Management
- N6 Management Assistant
- or equivalent qualification
Locations:
- Port Elizabeth
- Polokwane
- Bloemfontein
- Mthatha
- Nelspruit
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
Human Capital Management
Requirements:
- N6 Human Resource Management
Locations:
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
Industry Training
Requirements:
- N6 Business Management
- N6 Public Management
- N6 Management Assistant
Locations:
- Polokwane
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
Finance: Accounts Receivable
Requirements:
- N6 Financial Management
Location:
- Centurion
Finance: Accounts Payable
Requirements:
- N6 Financial Management
Location:
- Centurion
Finance: Assets Management
Requirements:
- N6 Financial Management
Location:
- Centurion
Call Centre Administration
Requirements:
- N6 Business Management
- N6 Public Management
- N6 Management Assistant
Location:
- Pretoria
Complaints Management
Requirements:
- N6 Business Management
- N6 Public Management
- N6 Management Assistant
Location:
- Pretoria
Law Enforcement Administration
Requirements:
- N6 Business Management
- N6 Public Management
- N6 Management Assistant
Locations:
- Centurion
- Pretoria
- Durban
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- be South African citizens
- be between 18 and 35 years old
- have completed an N6 qualification from an accredited institution
- be unemployed
- not previously participated in a TVET placement programme
- not currently funded by another SETA programme
- submit a comprehensive CV
- submit certified copies of qualifications
- submit a certified copy of ID
Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification.
Important Conditions Applicants Must Understand
Before applying, make sure you meet these programme rules:
- applicants already funded by another SETA programme during the same financial year will not qualify
- applicants previously placed in TVET workplace exposure programmes will not be considered
- foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- late applications will not be accepted
- correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates
- shortlisted applicants may write competency assessments
- shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a portfolio of evidence
Applicants who are not contacted before 30 June 2026 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Skills PSIRA Is Looking For
Applicants should demonstrate:
- computer literacy
- verbal and written communication skills
- teamwork ability
- professionalism
- integrity
- organisational skills
- ability to work under pressure
- accountability
- strong listening skills
- ethical conduct
- Ubuntu values
These soft skills often determine whether candidates are shortlisted.
Monthly Stipend and Programme Benefits
Participants will receive:
- R4 950 monthly stipend
- structured workplace exposure
- mentorship
- government-aligned training experience
- administrative systems exposure
- improved employability prospects
Most importantly, graduates gain the required workplace experience for National Diploma completion.
How to Apply
To apply, prepare the following documents:
- updated CV
- certified ID copy
- certified N6 qualification
- certified academic transcript
Ensure documents are certified within the last 3 months.
APPLY FOR THE PSIRA TVET PLACEMENT PROGRAMME 2026 HERE
Closing date: 02 April 2026
No emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Preference for Designated Groups
PSIRA encourages applications from:
- persons with disabilities
- historically disadvantaged candidates
This supports transformation objectives within the sector.
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Edupstairs Advice for Applicants
This programme is extremely competitive.
To improve your chances:
- tailor your CV for administration roles
- highlight computer literacy skills
- include workplace simulation training if available
- prepare certified documents early
- submit before deadline
- apply for multiple placement programmes simultaneously
Also continue applying for:
- SETA internships
- municipal internships
- government clerk positions
- TVET workplace exposure programmes
Never rely on only one application.
Consistency increases success rates.
Career Growth Path After Completing the Programme
Successful completion can open doors to roles such as:
- HR administrator
- finance clerk
- compliance officer assistant
- call centre supervisor
- complaints officer
- training coordinator assistant
- public administration officer
Many graduates later transition into:
- permanent government posts
- SETA-funded internships
- corporate administration roles
- regulatory compliance careers
Workplace exposure dramatically improves employability outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this a permanent job?
No. It is an 18-month workplace placement programme.
- Do I need a diploma already?
No. You must have an N6 certificate.
- Can I apply if I already did workplace training before?
No. Previous TVET placement participants are not eligible.
- Is there an application fee?
No. Applications are free.
- Can I apply if I am studying further?
Applicants must be unemployed and available full-time.
- Will I be placed near my province?
Placements depend on availability and programme needs.
- When will shortlisted candidates be contacted?
Before 30 June 2026.
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- Applicants must apply through: psira.co.za
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