Lekwan youth, here’s your chance to access real-world skills and kickstart your career! Gert Sibande TVET College, in partnership with SERITI, is offering Free Skills Training through five high-demand programmes that equip you with practical, hands-on knowledge employers and clients value.
Whether your goal is to start a business, gain employment, or explore a new career path, these Free Skills Training opportunities are your gateway to success.
Ready to Grow? Here’s How Free Skills Training Opportunities Can Elevate Your Career
The programme offers two sets of training options based on entry requirements. Each course gives you practical skills that employers and clients value, plus opportunities to enhance your CV and future prospects.
1. Basic Plumbing
Career Opportunities:
- Plumbing assistant or technician in construction and maintenance companies
- Start your own small plumbing business
- Specialise in areas like water systems, gas installations, or repairs
Job Market Insight:
Plumbing skills are in high demand across South Africa, especially in growing towns and cities where new housing developments and maintenance work create steady job opportunities.
Additional Certificates:
- Safety and compliance certificates
- Short courses in advanced plumbing or water management
CV Value:
Employers value hands-on, problem-solving skills. A plumbing certificate shows practical competence and reliability — making you stand out for both employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
2. Basic CCTV Camera Installation
Career Opportunities:
- Security technician in private security companies
- Freelance CCTV installation services for homes and businesses
- Maintenance and support roles in IT and security sectors
Job Market Insight:
With rising demand for security in residential and commercial areas, CCTV technicians are highly sought after. There’s also potential for starting your own small security business.
Additional Certificates:
- Electrical safety compliance
- Advanced CCTV system courses or IT network integration
CV Value:
Adding technical security skills shows employers you can handle modern technology, problem-solve on-site, and add real value — both as an employee and entrepreneur.
3. Basic Drone Operation
Career Opportunities:
- Drone operator for surveying, photography, or mapping
- Content creation and videography for businesses or events
- Inspection work for agriculture, construction, and infrastructure
Job Market Insight:
Drone skills are emerging as a highly sought-after niche in South Africa. Businesses and entrepreneurs increasingly rely on drones for photography, inspections, and creative projects.
Additional Certificates:
- Drone pilot license (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems – RPAS)
- Aerial photography or mapping certifications
CV Value:
Drone operation adds a modern, high-tech skill to your CV. It demonstrates adaptability and the ability to work with innovative technology — a big plus for employers and clients alike.
4. Accounting Technician
Career Opportunities:
- Accounts clerk or junior accountant in businesses of all sizes
- Payroll assistant or bookkeeping services for SMEs
- Foundation for pursuing professional accounting or auditing qualifications
Job Market Insight:
Accounting skills are essential in every sector. There is steady demand for skilled accounting technicians, especially in small to medium businesses looking for reliable financial support.
Additional Certificates:
- Short courses in computerized accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks)
- Financial management or payroll administration courses
CV Value:
Accounting skills signal trustworthiness, attention to detail, and analytical ability. This makes your CV highly attractive to employers across industries and gives you a pathway to higher-level finance roles.
5. Basic Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Career Opportunities:
- Early childhood educator or assistant in schools and daycare centres
- Run your own small learning or daycare centre
- Specialise in inclusive or remedial education for young learners
Job Market Insight:
South Africa has a growing need for qualified ECD practitioners, with increasing demand in schools, preschools, and community learning programmes. Skilled educators are highly valued.
Additional Certificates:
- First Aid and Child Safety Certificate
- Advanced ECD modules or specialised teaching programmes
CV Value:
An ECD certificate demonstrates care, patience, and professional teaching skills. Employers and parents trust individuals with formal ECD qualifications, making you a sought-after candidate in the sector.
Who Can Apply
These Free Skills Training programmes are open only to Lekwa residents. Applicants must provide:
- A municipal utility bill showing the owner’s ID
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- An uncertified copy of your ID
- Uncertified copies of all relevant qualifications
- If under 18, an uncertified copy of your parent or guardian’s ID
Learn more: Skills That Make Your CV Stand Out in 2025
How and Where to Apply
Applications are open in person only at:
Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre, Standerton
Make sure to clearly indicate which programme you are applying for on your CV.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Note: No emails or faxes will be accepted.
Get in Touch
For more information about this Free Skills Training, contact Gert Sibande TVET College: Skills Academy:
017 714 1594
Don’t wait for opportunities, create them! This is your chance to gain hands-on, in-demand skills for FREE, boost your CV, and take your first step toward a successful career. Register today and shape your future with Gert Sibande TVET & SERITI!