The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will launch the Real Estate Learnership Programme in Middelburg, in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality.
The programme is marked as a game-changer in the government’s youth empowerment and skills development initiatives. Two hundred (200) unemployed youth from the Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts have been enrolled for the duration of 12 to 18 months. During this period the learners will acquire valuable theoretical knowledge, combined with work-integrated learning, mentorship and regulatory licensing.
The Premier, Mr. Mandla Nlovu says the Real Estate Learnership Programme is a youth empowerment programme geared towards repositioning the youth to participate in the economic activities of the province. “The launch of the learnership programme signifies our determination to upskill the youth in Mpumalanga for economic opportunities. The real estate has many opportunities in the pipeline, and the knowledge the learners will acquire, is essential to reposition them for such opportunities,” Premier Ndlovu emphasized.
The programme is an outcome of a partnership between the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, the Services SETA and the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), and will be held under the theme: "Opening Doors to Opportunity: Empowering Young People Through Real Estate Skills and Careers". On completion, the learners will obtain an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Minister of Human Settlements, Ms. Thembi Simelane will deliver the keynote address at launch. MECs, Executive Mayors, Board Members of Services SETA and representatives of the PPRA will attend the launch.
Details of the launch are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Sydney Choma Banquet Hall, Middelburg, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.
Kindly RSVP with Ms. Tlangelani Rikhotso (Office of the Premier) on 079 516 6991 or Mr. Bongani Dlamini (Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport) on 079 293 6515.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
Enquiries: Mr George Mthethwa (Provincial Government Spokesperson)
Contacts: (013) 766 2242/ 083 302 2774
Email: GPMthethwa@mpg.gov.za