A learnership is a work-based learning programme that leads to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is directly related to a specific occupation or field of work[1].
General Requirements to Qualify for a Learnership:
- You must have completed school (minimum Grade 10 for many learnerships, Grade 12/Matric for others) or have studied at a college or other learning institution[1][2][4][5].
- You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident[2][4][5].
- Your age should generally be between 16 and 35 years old (typical range is 18-35, but some programmes accept from age 16)[3][4][5][6].
- Unemployed applicants can only participate if there is an employer prepared to provide the required work experience[1][3][6].
- You must not be permanently employed or registered for another learnership or tertiary institution at the same time (programme-dependent)[5].
- Some programmes require you to submit additional supporting documents, such as:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Proof of highest qualification
- Proof of SARS/Income Tax number
- Proof of residence
- Proof of disability, if applicable (with a doctor’s note and registration number)[2]
- Field-specific requirements may apply, such as Maths and Science for engineering learnerships or Life Sciences for healthcare[4].
- You may need to demonstrate interest in the field, good communication skills, a positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn[4].
- For certain learnerships and providers, you may need to be registered with the relevant professional body or accreditation authority[1].
Legal and Process Requirements:
- Both a learnership agreement (between learner, employer, and training provider) and employment contract (for the duration of the learnership) must be signed[1][3][7].
- Employers and training providers must be accredited to offer the specific learnership and meet workplace approval criteria[1][7].
- Learners must be formally assessed in both classroom and workplace settings, and successful completion leads to a nationally recognized NQF qualification[1][3].
References
- [1] What is a learnership, who qualifies and what are the requirements …
- [2] Our Learnerships – Entertain. Inspire. Educate | iLearn
- [3] Learnerships in South Africa – HW Careers SA
- [4] How to Apply for Learnership in South Africa – Step-by-Step Guide
- [5] Learnerships with Standard Bank Group
- [6] Learnership FAQs and Jargon – Staff Training
- [7] Learnerships – MerSETA
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