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Learnerships

Accredited, 12-month qualifications that combine real training with real workplace experience. The most direct path from unemployed to employed.

3 Qualifications
12 Months
Under 30 Eligibility

Open to unemployed youth under 30. Learnerships are designed for South African youth who are currently unemployed and want a full qualification with workplace experience. Bring your ID and Matric certificate to apply.

A full qualification, not just a course

A learnership is different from a normal course. It combines classroom training with a real workplace placement, over 12 months, and results in a nationally recognised NQF qualification. When you complete one, you don't just have a certificate — you have real work experience on your CV.

That combination is what employers actually hire for.

Why a Learnership?

Here's what makes learnerships the strongest route into employment

NQF Accredited

Nationally recognised qualifications registered on the NQF.

Real Work Experience

12 months inside a real workplace, not simulated training.

High Retention

Most of our learners are retained by their host employer.

Youth Focused

Built for unemployed South African youth under 30.

Our Learnerships

Three accredited qualifications, each combining classroom training with workplace experience

Business Administration

NQF Level 4 140 Credits SAQA 61595

The essential foundation qualification for any office role. Office administration, records management, customer service, and workplace communication.

  • Office administration & procedures
  • Records and document management
  • Customer service & reception
  • Business communication
  • 12-month workplace placement

Project Management

NQF Level 5 120 Credits SAQA 58395

A professional qualification for learners who want to coordinate, plan, and deliver real projects using internationally recognised methodologies.

  • Project planning & scope management
  • Cost management & budgeting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management & project closure
  • 12-month workplace placement

Supply Chain Management

NQF Level 5 Occupational Cert.

A focused qualification covering warehousing, logistics, procurement basics, and inventory control for entry-level supply chain roles.

  • Warehouse operations
  • Logistics and distribution
  • Procurement fundamentals
  • Inventory control & stock management
  • 12-month workplace placement

How Learnerships Work

A structured path from application to qualification and employment

1

Apply & Get Matched

Complete our enrollment form and we'll match you to the qualification that fits your goals.

2

Accredited Training

Structured classroom learning across the full qualification, with continuous assessment.

3

Workplace Placement

You're placed with a host employer and supported by our team throughout the 12 months.

4

Qualify & Move Forward

Finish with an NQF qualification, work experience, and the chance to stay with your host.

Who Should Apply?

Our learnerships are built for unemployed youth under 30 who want more than a short course — they want a full qualification, real workplace experience, and a genuine step into a career. If you're ready to commit to 12 months of structured learning and work, a learnership is for you.

Ideal for:

Unemployed Youth Under 30 Matric Graduates Career Starters Career Changers People with Disabilities Ambitious Job Seekers

Ready to Qualify?

Apply for one of our learnerships and take a real step toward a career — not just a certificate.

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