Unemployed young South Africans living in Gauteng can apply for the MAZIV Group Learnership Programme 2026/2027, which offers 12 months of structured learning, workplace experience, coaching and mentorship.
MAZIV operates across South Africa’s broadband and connectivity sector through businesses such as DFA, Vumatel, Herotel, Rise Telecoms, SADV, VumaCam and BritelinkMCT.
If selected, you will spend a year gaining practical workplace exposure inside a group connected to fibre networks, telecommunications infrastructure and digital connectivity.
What will you gain from the learnership?
The programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.
During the 12 months, you can expect:
- Structured learning
- Workplace experience
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Career development support
- A monthly stipend
The value of the programme is that you will not only complete formal learning. You will also spend time in a real business setting where broadband infrastructure and connectivity services are part of everyday operations.
What kind of industry will you be exposed to?
MAZIV operates in telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
Its businesses are involved in areas such as fibre networks, wholesale connectivity, broadband access and related network services.
This means the programme can give you an introduction to an industry that supports internet access for homes, businesses and communities.
For someone interested in technology but without previous professional experience, that exposure can help you understand how digital connectivity is delivered beyond the apps and websites people use every day.
How does fibre infrastructure fit into MAZIV’s work?
Fibre networks are a major part of modern broadband infrastructure.
They carry large amounts of data over long distances and are widely used to connect homes, businesses and network operators to high-speed internet services.
MAZIV’s portfolio includes businesses involved in building and operating this type of connectivity infrastructure.
If selected, you may therefore gain a better understanding of how commercial, technical and operational teams work together to support broadband services.
Will the learnership only suit technical candidates?
The programme information does not limit applications to candidates with technical qualifications.
Grade 12 is the main education requirement.
That means the opportunity can also suit young people interested in learning how a large telecommunications business operates across functions such as administration, customer support, operations and other business areas.
The exact workplace exposure will depend on where you are placed during the programme.
Who can apply?
You need to meet all of the main eligibility conditions.
Applicants must:
- Have completed Grade 12 or Matric
- Be currently unemployed
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Live in Gauteng
- Not be studying full time or part time
- Be available for the full 12-month programme
- Not currently be enrolled in a learnership
- Not have previously completed a learnership programme
These conditions are important because the programme is designed specifically as a first structured workplace-learning opportunity.
Why does your Gauteng address matter?
You must currently live in Gauteng to qualify.
MAZIV also asks applicants to make sure their updated CV clearly shows their home or physical address.
You should therefore check that the address on your CV is current and easy to identify before submitting the application.
What documents will you need?
You need to prepare:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Updated CV showing your home or physical address
All documents need to be clear and readable.
Incomplete applications or documents that cannot be read properly may not be considered.
What skills could you build during the 12 months?
The exact skills will depend on your placement, but the combination of training, workplace experience and mentoring can help you develop abilities that are useful across both telecommunications and other industries.
These can include:
- Professional communication
- Workplace administration
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Business processes
- Digital workplace skills
- Problem-solving
- Professional conduct
You may also gain a clearer understanding of how different departments contribute to the delivery of connectivity services.
How can the mentorship help you?
Coaching and mentorship can help you understand workplace expectations more quickly.
A mentor can guide you on areas such as professional behaviour, communication, completing tasks and adapting to a structured working environment.
For someone entering the workplace for the first time, this support can be as valuable as the technical or administrative experience itself.
Where could this experience lead?
Experience inside a broadband and telecommunications group can support future entry-level opportunities in areas such as:
- Telecommunications
- Fibre network operations
- Business administration
- Customer service
- Technical support
- Network operations
- Project support
- Digital infrastructure
- General business operations
The programme does not guarantee permanent employment, but 12 months of structured workplace exposure can give you stronger experience to use in future applications.
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the MAZIV recruitment system.
Apply for the MAZIV Group Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Duration: 12 months
Make sure your certified documents are readable and that your CV clearly shows your Gauteng residential address before you submit the application.
