Unemployed South African youth in the Western Cape can apply for the MAZIV Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027, a 12-month programme combining theoretical learning with practical workplace experience in the broadband and connectivity sector.
The programme is open to applicants aged 18 to 35 who have completed Grade 12, are not currently studying and have not previously participated in a learnership.
Successful learners will receive a stipend during the programme and will also have access to coaching, mentorship and career-development exposure.
What is the MAZIV Learnership Programme?
The programme is designed to help unemployed youth build practical workplace experience while completing structured learning over 12 months.
Participants can expect:
- Theoretical learning
- Practical workplace experience
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Career-development exposure
- A monthly stipend
The programme is aimed at improving workplace readiness and helping participants build skills that can support future employment.
How does telecommunications fit into the learnership?
MAZIV operates in South Africa’s broadband and connectivity sector.
The group includes businesses such as:
- DFA
- Vumatel
- Herotel
- Rise Telecoms
- SADV
- VumaCam
- BritelinkMCT
This means learners can gain exposure within a business environment connected to fibre networks, broadband services, telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
The exact day-to-day placement duties are not specified, so applicants should not assume that every learner will work directly with technical network infrastructure.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Have passed Grade 12
- Be unemployed
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be South African citizens
- Reside in the Western Cape
- Not be studying full time
- Not be studying part time
- Be available for the full 12-month programme
- Not currently be enrolled in another learnership
- Not have previously participated in a learnership
The programme is therefore aimed at first-time learnership participants who are currently available for full-time workplace development.
Why is Western Cape residency important?
Applicants must live in the Western Cape.
Your CV must clearly show your home or physical address, which helps confirm that you meet the residency requirement.
Make sure the address on your CV is complete and current before submitting your application.
Can you apply if you are currently studying?
No. Applicants must not currently be studying:
- Full time
- Part time
You must be available for the full 12-month duration of the learnership.
Can you apply if you have completed another learnership?
No. Applicants must not:
- Be currently enrolled in a learnership
- Have previously participated in a learnership programme
This is an important eligibility requirement to check before applying.
What documents do you need?
Applicants need to submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Updated CV
Your CV must clearly include your home or physical address.
All uploaded documents should be clear and readable.
Incomplete applications or unclear supporting documents may not be considered.
What skills and experience can the programme provide?
The programme can help learners build:
- Workplace experience
- Professional communication
- Teamwork
- Workplace discipline
- Career readiness
- Practical business exposure
- Confidence in a professional environment
Because MAZIV operates in the connectivity sector, the programme can also provide exposure to the wider telecommunications and digital infrastructure industry.
What support will learners receive?
Successful participants can expect:
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Structured learning
- Workplace exposure
- Career-development support
This combination can help learners understand how to operate in a professional environment while developing practical skills.
What are the programme details?
Organisation: MAZIV
Programme: Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Duration: 12 months
Minimum qualification: Grade 12
Age: 18 to 35
Employment status: Unemployed
Study status: Not studying full time or part time
Previous learnership: Not permitted
Salary: Market related
Closing date: Not specified
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the MAZIV recruitment platform.
Apply for the MAZIV Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027
Before submitting, check that your ID, Matric certificate and CV are clear and that your physical address is visible on your CV.
When do applications close?
No fixed closing date has been announced, so applicants should apply while the programme is open.
