Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Location: South Africa

Duration: 12 Months

About the Programme

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), through its Labour Activation Programme (LAP), in partnership with We Invest Africa (Pty) Ltd, is offering unemployed South Africans the opportunity to join learnerships and skills development programmes for 2025/2026.

These programmes are designed to address unemployment by equipping participants with qualifications, hands-on training, and marketable skills in sectors critical to South Africa’s growth — such as agriculture, construction, ICT, environmental practices, and entrepreneurship.

Each intake will host 30 unemployed participants, with training running for 12 months and combining both classroom learning and workplace experience.

Learnerships Available

The learnerships are SAQA-accredited and lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Participants will complete structured theory and practical components, earning qualifications that boost employability and entrepreneurial potential.

Available qualifications include:

• National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems — NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Plant Production — NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Landscaping — NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Animal Production — NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Construction Roadworks — NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Building Health and Safety — NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Building a Community House — NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Process Control for Water and Wastewater — NQF Level 3

Skills Programmes Offered

For applicants seeking shorter, targeted training, UIF LAP also offers skills programmes that strengthen workplace and business capabilities. Areas of focus include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Professional Driving
• Farming (including poultry and horticulture)
• Construction Health & Safety
• Plumbing and Bricklaying
• Environmental Practices
• Hygiene and Cleaning
• Customer Service
• Plastering
• End User Computing
• Solar Installation

These courses are designed to provide practical skills that can support both formal employment and self-employment opportunities.

Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following:

• Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Be between the ages of 18 and 55
• Have at least a Grade 10 qualification or higher
• Demonstrate an interest in the construction/building sector (priority focus)
• Not currently enrolled in another learnership or skills programme

Application Process

Applicants must submit their documents by hand to:

Shulimani Training Academy

Stand No. 102

Old Kurhuleni Creche

Ntsumele B

Kurhuleni Mission, 0933

Required documents:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of the highest qualification

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Why Apply?

This is more than a training opportunity — it’s a chance to earn nationally recognised qualifications, gain practical industry experience, and acquire skills in high-demand sectors. Whether you want to secure employment or start your own business, these programmes give you the foundation to succeed.

With only 30 spaces per programme, competition will be strong. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and ensure that all required documents are submitted.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025