FoodBev SETA Learnerships 2026
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority · Food and Beverage Manufacturing sector · Verified 2026-05-18
Funds learnerships in food and beverage manufacturing - from primary processing through to packaging, sales and distribution.
Industries FoodBev SETA covers
- Food manufacturing and processing
- Soft drinks and beverages
- Brewing and wine
- Dairy processing
- Packaging operations
Major employers running FoodBev SETA-aligned learnerships
The following are well-known SA employers in the food and beverage manufacturing sector that have historically run learnerships aligned to FoodBev SETA. Where we have a dedicated company page, the link goes through to it.
- Coca-Cola Beverages SA
- Tiger Brands
- SAB / AB InBev
- Pioneer Foods
- RCL Foods
How FoodBev SETA learnerships work
- You apply through an employer, not the SETA. FoodBev SETA does not place learners directly. Apply via the employer's official careers portal.
- The qualification is national. On completion you receive a SAQA-registered qualification on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) - it's the same qualification regardless of which employer you did the learnership with.
- Most run 12 months. Some artisan and engineering learnerships run 2-4 years to a Red Seal trade test.
- You earn a monthly stipend. SETA-funded programmes must pay at least the DHET minimum learner allowance for your NQF level. Most employers pay above the minimum.
- You can only do one SETA-funded learnership at a time. Employers check this when you apply.
Avoid scams
Legitimate FoodBev SETA learnerships are never advertised through WhatsApp groups, SMS, or Facebook posts asking for "processing fees" or "placement fees". SETAs and accredited employers do NOT charge to apply. If a learnership listing requires payment to a personal bank account, it is a scam.
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Other SETAs
SETA details verified against the SETA's own website and the DHET register on 2026-05-18. For the authoritative SETA register see dhet.gov.za/SETAlinks. We are not affiliated with FoodBev SETA - apply through the SETA's own portal or through employer careers portals.