Collins Chabane Youth Opportunities 2026: Requirements, Stipends and How to Apply
Young people who permanently reside in Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo, have an opportunity to apply for 380 youth development places advertised for September 2026.
The intake consists of 320 Youth Graduate Programme opportunities and 60 Plant Production Learnership opportunities. However, the two programmes are not interchangeable. They have different qualification requirements, durations and closing dates.
The Plant Production Learnership closes on 8 September 2026, while applications for the Youth Graduate Programme close on 10 September 2026.
The graduate intake includes opportunities for candidates with relevant M+3 qualifications, while the Plant Production programme requires Grade 12. Applicants should therefore identify the programme that matches their qualifications and circumstances before preparing their application.
Quick Opportunity Overview
| Opportunity | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Collins Chabane Local Municipality |
| Total opportunities | 380 |
| Graduate opportunities | 320 |
| Environmental graduate opportunities | 54 |
| Other graduate opportunities | 266 |
| Plant Production Learnership | 60 |
| Location | Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo |
| Graduate duration | 6 months |
| Learnership duration | 12 months |
| Graduate qualification | M+3 relevant qualification |
| Learnership qualification | Grade 12 |
| Graduate stipend | R271.04 per day |
| SHE Representative/First Aider stipend | R350 per day from DFFE |
| Learnership stipend | Not disclosed in the supplied information |
| Graduate closing date | 10 September 2026 |
| Learnership closing date | 8 September 2026 |
| Application method | Hand delivery |
About the Opportunity
The September 2026 intake brings together two separate youth development programmes involving Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
The largest is the 320-place Youth Graduate Programme, which is designed to provide unemployed graduates with workplace exposure over six months.
The second is a 60-place Plant Production Learnership leading to the National Certificate: Plant Production, NQF Level 4, SAQA ID 49009. This programme runs for 12 months.
The supplied advertisements identify the graduate programme as being offered in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), while the Plant Production Learnership is stated to be funded by LGSETA.
Who Can Apply?
The supplied advertisements indicate that applicants for these programmes must meet specific eligibility conditions.
For the graduate programme, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be permanent residents of Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Have no previous working experience.
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Hold the relevant qualification for the opportunity being applied for.
For the Plant Production Learnership, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be permanent residents of Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
- Have Grade 12.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Have no previous working experience.
- Not have previously participated in a learnership programme.
Requirements
54 Environmental Graduate Opportunities
The environmental stream has 54 places.
The supplied advertisement states that applicants need an M+3 qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Health or an equivalent environmental-related qualification.
266 Other Graduate Opportunities
A further 266 graduate places are available across relevant fields.
The supplied information identifies areas including:
- Environmental Science/Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety Management
- Horticulture
- Geology
- Administration-related fields
Preference is indicated for environmental-related qualifications. Applicants should therefore check that their qualification corresponds with the relevant discipline or area of specialisation.
60 Plant Production Learnership
The learnership requires Grade 12 and leads to:
National Certificate: Plant Production — NQF Level 4
SAQA ID: 49009
Stipend/Salary
The graduate programme’s supplied advertisement states:
- M+3 graduates: R271.04 per day
- SHE Representatives and First Aiders: R350 per day from DFFE
These are daily stipend figures rather than monthly salaries.
The Plant Production Learnership stipend is not disclosed in the supplied information.
Applicants should not assume that the daily graduate stipend represents a fixed monthly salary.
Duration
The two opportunities have different durations:
- Youth Graduate Programme: 6 months
- Plant Production Learnership: 12 months
The graduate programme is intended to provide practical workplace exposure and does not constitute an offer of permanent employment, according to the supplied advertisement.
Location
The opportunities are targeted at permanent residents of:
Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
The Plant Production Learnership is stated to take place within Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
Documents Required
The supplied advertisements require applicants to prepare:
- Application letter
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of South African ID
Applicants should ensure that copies are clear and that their documentation supports the information contained in the application.
How to Apply
Applications must be hand delivered, according to the supplied advertisements.
Applicants should:
Step 1: Identify whether they qualify for the graduate programme or Plant Production Learnership.
Step 2: Check the qualification, age, residency and previous-participation requirements.
Step 3: Prepare the application letter, CV and required supporting documents.
Step 4: Clearly indicate the discipline or area of specialisation on the application letter where applicable.
Step 5: Hand deliver the completed application to one of the stated submission points.
The advertisements state that emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date
Plant Production Learnership
Closing date: 8 September 2026
Youth Graduate Programme
Closing date: 10 September 2026
The learnership therefore has the earlier deadline.
Because applications must be hand delivered, eligible applicants should allow enough time to submit their documents before the relevant closing date.
Important Things to Know Before Applying
Applicants should pay particular attention to the following:
- The two programmes have different closing dates.
- Local residency in Collins Chabane is a stated requirement.
- The graduate programme requires an appropriate M+3 qualification.
- The Plant Production Learnership requires Grade 12.
- Previous work experience may make an applicant ineligible because the supplied advertisements specify no previous working experience.
- Previous participation in an internship or learnership may also affect eligibility.
- Applications must be hand delivered.
- Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants should clearly identify their discipline or area of specialisation.
- The graduate programme does not guarantee permanent employment.
The municipality’s official website provides employment-related resources and application forms, including separate sections for learnership and internship forms.
Who Should Consider This Opportunity?
The Plant Production Learnership may be worth considering for eligible Collins Chabane residents who have Grade 12 and want to pursue a recognised Plant Production qualification.
The Youth Graduate Programme may be more relevant to unemployed graduates who hold the required M+3 qualification and meet the programme’s other eligibility conditions.
Environmental graduates may be particularly interested in the 54 environmental opportunities, while graduates from fields such as OHS, Safety Management, Horticulture, Geology and Administration should examine the requirements for the broader 266-place stream.
Final Thoughts
Collins Chabane’s September 2026 intake offers 380 places across two different youth development programmes.
The key dates are important: the 60-place Plant Production Learnership closes on 8 September 2026, followed by the 320-place Youth Graduate Programme on 10 September 2026.
Applicants should not treat the 380 places as one application. The programmes have different requirements, durations and eligibility rules.
Before submitting an application, confirm that you meet the relevant requirements and use the stated hand-delivery process.
Official Source and Application
The Collins Chabane Local Municipality is the official municipal source for its employment information, application forms and contact details. Its official website lists both a Learnership Application Form and an Internship Application Form.
Collins Chabane Local Municipality — Official Website
Municipal contact: 015 851 0110
Email: info@collinschabane.gov.za
The municipality lists its physical address as the Old DCO Building, Collins Chabane Drive, Malamulele, 0982.
Applicants should rely on the official advertisement and municipality for final confirmation of application arrangements.
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Author/Updated Information
Written by: Mbalizuke Nkosi
Published: 5 September 2026
Updated: 5 September 2026
Information checked: 5 September 2026
Editorial note: Programme-specific details in this article are based on the supplied September 2026 advertisements. Where information was not provided, Youthscope has not estimated or invented it.
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