Closing Date: Not Specified (Apply ASAP)
Location: South Africa – Nationwide
Company: Learnex in partnership with MICT SETA
Programme Type: Accredited Learnerships (NQF Level 3–6, 12 Months)
Application link: https://learnex.co.za/apply-for-learnership/
Programme Overview
The MICT SETA IT Learnership 2026, offered through Learnex, provides unemployed South Africans the chance to gain industry-accredited ICT and Software Development qualifications. This structured programme combines theory and practical workplace experience, ensuring participants develop real-world skills that make them highly employable in South Africa’s fast-growing digital economy.
The programme is aimed at addressing youth unemployment and bridging the digital skills gap by equipping learners with relevant technical competencies in software development, systems support, cybersecurity, data analysis, and more.
Available Learnership Programmes
Participants can select from a range of NQF-aligned IT qualifications, including:
- Information Technology: End User Computing (NQF Level 3)
- Information Technology: Technical Support (NQF Level 4)
- Information Technology: Systems Development (NQF Level 4)
- ICT – General (NQF Levels 4–5)
- Information Technology: Systems Support (NQF Level 5)
- Telecommunication Systems (NQF Level 5)
- Advertising (NQF Level 5)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF Level 5)
- Software Developer (NQF Level 5)
- Software Tester (NQF Level 5)
- Data Science Practitioner (NQF Level 5)
Each qualification aligns with industry standards and ensures learners gain skills that employers value.
Benefits of the Learnership
- Nationally recognised MICT SETA qualification
- Practical workplace exposure in ICT, software development, and telecommunications
- Hands-on learning with real-world projects and scenarios
- Pathway to employment, internships, or further study opportunities
- Career-ready digital and technical skills transferable across industries
- Foundation for high-demand IT careers including software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems support
Minimum Requirements
- Completed Grade 12 or Grade 10
- Unemployed at the time of application
- No prior work experience required
- Must not be enrolled in another learnership
- Available to commit to the full 12-month duration
Who Should Apply
This learnership is ideal for:
- Recent school leavers and unemployed youth
- Individuals interested in IT, software development, and digital technology
- Career changers seeking a pathway into the ICT sector
- Candidates with commitment, discipline, and willingness to learn (no prior IT experience required)
Why Choose a MICT SETA Learnership
- Industry-relevant credentials recognised by South African ICT employers
- High-demand skills in software development, networking, cybersecurity, and data analytics
- Practical experience through workplace-based learning
- Opportunity to secure employment or further studies after completion
This learnership is a life-changing opportunity for young South Africans to enter the digital economy and gain the skills needed for a sustainable IT career.