Skills Development Corporation (SDC) Learnerships 2025 – Full Application Guide

Looking to kick-start your career through skills training and on-the-job experience? The SDC Learnership Programme 2025 offers unemployed and underemployed South African youth a powerful pathway to earn recognized qualifications—while helping companies meet their B-BBEE skills development targets.

Whether you are abled or a person living with a disability, this programme offers structured training, mentorship, and potential employment opportunities in various sectors.

What Are SDC Learnerships?

The Skills Development Corporation (SDC) partners with South African businesses to create B-BBEE-accredited learnerships that serve two goals:

1. Empower unemployed youth with in-demand, practical skills
2. Help businesses meet their B-BBEE compliance in Skills Development

Learnerships are available for both:

• Abled applicants
• Learners with disabilities (with full support & accommodations)

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be unemployed or underemployed
• Be 18–35 years old
• Have Grade 12 or school-leaving certificate (tertiary qualifications optional)
• Have no criminal record
• If applicable, provide proof of disability (as per Employment Equity Act)

Required Documents

Before attending document submission day, prepare:

• Updated CV
• 2 x certified copies of your highest qualification
• 2 x certified copies of your SA ID
• Proof of residence
• 3-month bank statement (not older than 3 months)
• SARS Tax Number (notice of registration)
• Proof of disability (if applicable)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Online Submission

Register online via the SDC Student Hub to join the applicant pool:

• Submit for Abled learners or Disabled learners, depending on your status
• Choose your preferred campus: Johannesburg or Cape Town

Step 2: Submit Original Documents

Attend your local SDC campus and hand in all required original documents in person.

Step 3: Document Validation

Your documents are thoroughly checked for authenticity and compliance.

Step 4: Interview

Shortlisted applicants are invited for a brief interview to assess:

• Skills and background
• Communication ability
• Learning potential

Step 5: Assessment Test

You’ll complete an assessment and must score at least 80% to proceed.

Step 6: Final Validation

If you pass all checks, your name goes into the Validated Learner Database. You’ll wait here until you’re matched to an appropriate learnership.

Step 7: Learnership Placement

Once matched, you’ll sign your contract at SDC and begin your training!

Important Notes

• No placement is guaranteed — selection depends on client demand
• Waiting periods may apply after validation
• Inclusive process — dedicated support for learners with disabilities
• Employment is not automatic but many graduates go on to formal work or further study

Why Choose an SDC Learnership?

• B-BBEE Certified & professionally run
• Real skills training with practical impact
• Gain accredited qualifications recognized by industry
• National footprint – campuses in Joburg and Cape Town
• Inclusive of persons with disabilities
• Boosts employability and workplace readiness

How to Apply

Go to the SDC Student Hub
Select either:

• “Submit Details – Abled”
• “Submit Details – Disabled”
  for Johannesburg or Cape Town

Prepare your full application and documents before your in-person submission day.

Final Thoughts

The SDC Learnership Programme 2025 is your chance to gain credible skills, work experience, and access to the job market — especially if you’re currently unemployed or under-skilled.