{"id":138,"date":"2026-03-06T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.co.za\/?p=138"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:54:42","slug":"services-seta-cleaning-learnership-2026-free-training-for-cleaners-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.co.za\/?p=138","title":{"rendered":"Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2026 \u2013 Free Training for Cleaners in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden transition-[max-height,opacity] duration-300 ease-out mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-0 bottom-0 z-10 h-12 bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent via-token-bg-primary\/80 to-token-bg-primary transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out opacity-0 delay-200\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"337\">The <strong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"191\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Services Sector Education and Training Authority<\/span><\/span> (Services SETA)<\/strong> offers <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"234\">Cleaning Learnership Programmes<\/strong> to help unemployed South Africans gain skills and qualifications in the cleaning and hygiene industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"627\">The <strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"386\">Services SETA Cleaners Learnership 2026<\/strong> provides <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"458\">free training, workplace experience, and a monthly stipend<\/strong> for participants. This programme is designed to prepare learners for employment in <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"626\">commercial cleaning, hospitality, healthcare facilities, and office environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"m1y5iw\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"681\">About the Services SETA Cleaning Learnership<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"906\">The cleaning learnership is a <strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"745\">skills development programme<\/strong> that combines <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"816\">classroom learning with practical workplace training<\/strong>. Learners are trained in professional cleaning standards and workplace hygiene practices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"974\">The programme helps participants develop skills needed to work in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1103\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xcdrzh\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"996\">\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"996\">Office buildings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jxgm8z\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1015\">\n<p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1015\">Shopping malls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rdq1rp\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1041\">\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1041\">Hospitals and clinics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11ryyqy\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1079\">Hotels and hospitality businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cwketi\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1103\">\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1103\">Industrial workplaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1256\">Learners receive <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1156\">nationally recognized training<\/strong> that improves their chances of finding employment in the cleaning and facilities management sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mwnk2u\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1285\">What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1367\">Participants in the cleaning learnership will receive training in areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dw0fjd\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1405\">\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1405\">Professional cleaning techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f6ud2s\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1442\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1442\">Workplace hygiene and sanitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16d4l1d\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1477\">\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1477\">Safe use of cleaning chemicals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"luemo6\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1512\">Waste management and recycling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u2wjfe\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1549\">Customer service and communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1634\">These skills are important for maintaining <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1633\">clean and safe working environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"w1j6vz\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1664\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1754\">To qualify for the <strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1728\">Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2026<\/strong>, applicants usually need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zi2jd5\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1785\">South African citizenship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16wsb2x\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1821\">\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1821\">Age between <strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1819\">18 and 35 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i8zqx2\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1864\">\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1864\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1848\">Grade 10 or Grade 12<\/strong> qualification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"utz4r4\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1895\">\n<p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1895\">Basic communication skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vq7s8y\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1956\">Ability to work in cleaning and maintenance environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mzaaat\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2014\">Willingness to complete training and workplace practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2099\">The programme mainly targets <strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2098\">unemployed youth who want to gain work experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j2rbp6\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2129\">Learnership Duration<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2188\">The cleaning learnership normally runs for <strong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\">12 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2232\">During this period learners will complete:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<li data-section-id=\"32coeb\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2265\">Classroom-based learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zdax9s\" data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2301\">\n<p data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2301\"><strong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2301\">Practical workplace training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eunscf\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2327\"><strong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2327\">Skills assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2438\">At the end of the programme, learners may receive a <strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2437\">national certificate in cleaning or hygiene services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2443\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gamgi9\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2463\">Monthly Stipend<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2567\">Participants receive a <strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2507\">monthly stipend<\/strong> during the learnership to help cover basic living expenses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2587\">Estimated stipend:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2620\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16h37m2\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2620\">\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2620\"><strong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2620\">R3,500 \u2013 R5,500 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2701\">The amount may vary depending on the <strong data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2700\">training provider or employer partner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2706\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"t36yi3\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2729\">Training Locations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2816\">Cleaning learnership opportunities may be available in different provinces including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcjogl\" data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2859\">\n<p data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2859\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gauteng<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2901\">\n<p data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2901\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2943\">\n<p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2943\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Western Cape<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hjs5dh\" data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2985\">\n<p data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2985\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eastern Cape<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pzvh1x\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<p data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3027\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Limpopo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3154\">Learners are often placed with <strong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3130\">cleaning companies, hospitals, and facilities management companies<\/strong> for practical training.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kysv8w\" data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3182\">Documents Required<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3232\">Applicants usually need the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16rks94\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3250\">\n<p data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3250\">Updated <strong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3250\">CV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0tstn\" data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3291\">\n<p data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3291\">Certified copy of <strong data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3291\">South African ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k3e1ba\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3347\">\n<p data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3347\">Certified <strong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3347\">school certificate (Grade 10 or Matric)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"48gttt\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<p data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3368\">Proof of residence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3433\">Make sure documents are <strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3432\">certified within the last 3 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3438\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"oouyjb\" data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3503\">How to Apply for the Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3589\">Interested applicants can apply through the official Services SETA careers platform.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3649\">Application page:<br data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3611\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3649\">https:\/\/www.serviceseta.org.za\/careers<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3757\">Search for <strong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3700\">cleaning learnership opportunities<\/strong> and submit your application with the required documents.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3762\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3782\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3977\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16gkz2t\" data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<p data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3853\">The <strong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3850\">Services SETA learnership programme is free to apply for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p5degq\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3914\">\n<p data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3914\">No payments are required during the application process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x7w1pp\" data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3977\">\n<p data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3977\">Only apply through official training providers and websites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"3982\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zn4w6t\" data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4023\">Benefits of the Cleaning Learnership<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4065\">The programme offers several advantages:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4205\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cfxo2\" data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4108\">\n<p data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4108\"><strong data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4108\">Free professional cleaning training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"142dmn0\" data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4130\">\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4130\"><strong data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4130\">Monthly stipend<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gydeoz\" data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4167\">\n<p data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4167\">Work experience in real workplaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7e64ou\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4205\">\n<p data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4205\">A recognized <strong data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4205\">skills certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4381\">The <strong data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4254\">Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2026<\/strong> is a great opportunity for unemployed youth who want to start a career in the <strong data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4380\">cleaning and facilities management industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) offers Cleaning Learnership Programmes to help unemployed South Africans gain skills and qualifications in the cleaning <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.co.za\/?p=138\" title=\"Services SETA Cleaning Learnership 2026 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