Learnership Programmes

At Thandeka, we believe in nurturing potential, and supporting every step of the journey towards a brighter future. 

Our learnership programmes offer unemployed learners a safe and supportive pathway to gain valuable skills, earn an allowance, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.  Similarly, employed learners are given the opportunity to further develop their existing skills or acquire new skills, aiding them to progress either horizontally or vertically. 

Whether stepping into the industry for the first time or enhancing existing skills, we guide each learner to help build confidence and open doors to meaningful work. 

Our learnership programmes offer businesses a way to invest in the community, foster growth within their teams, and create a workplace filled with skilled, empowered individuals. We are here to support you as a trusted partner in skills development.

Learnerships

  • Unemployed learners earn an allowance while enrolled in learnerships.
  • The learnership programmes offered by Thandeka enables learners to exit the programme with a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Learnerships effectively prepare learners to meet the skills requirements for a specific occupation therefore increasing their employability.
  • Learnerships are designed in teaching new skills to candidates entering the industry for the first time, or upskilling current employees and improving their work performance.
  • Reach your Corporate Social Responsibility Goals by contributing to the reduction of unemployment.
  • Build an appropriately skilled workforce by upskilling workers thereby improving quality and productivity.
  • Increase competitiveness and your ability to compete in local and global markets.
  • Earn B-BBEE skills development points and address employment equity pressure points.
  • Access discretionary funding and learnership tax allowances.

Explore our learnership programmes

1LEVEL

GENERAL CERTIFICATE:
CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PROCESS

NQF LEVEL: 1
CREDITS: 120
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

This qualification is ideal for those considering a career in the clothing sector. It provides the necessary skills for running a small business in clothing manufacturing, including an understanding in finance, managerial expertise, supply and demand, research market trends and communication.

2LEVEL

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
CLOTHING, TEXTILES, FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER (CTFL) MANUFACTURING

NQF LEVEL: 2
CREDITS: 120
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

This qualification is geared toward existing learners within and new entrants to the CTFL manufacturing sector.

3LEVEL

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
SEWING MACHINE MECHANIC

NQF LEVEL: 3
CREDITS: 122
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

Individuals entering the Clothing Manufacturing Sector and or individuals involved in sewing machine repair and maintenance processes within a clothing manufacturing firm and or individuals involved in operating sewing machines and who are wanting to grow their knowledge and skills base relative to repair and maintenance of machinery.

2LEVEL

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DISTRIBUTION

NQF LEVEL: 2
CREDITS: 120
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of the learners who are already employed and involved in Wholesale, Distribution or Mail Order Retail within the Wholesale and Retail field. Additionally, it allows access to youth and unemployed adult learners who wish to pursue a career in these learning areas. This qualification provides learners with a grounding in all areas of distribution.

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Learners –

apply via the Learner Application Portal

Employers, Community Based Organisations and other Industry Stakeholders –

contact us via the Business Portal