Stipend: R5 500 per month

Duration: 12 Months contract

Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Application process:

SITA Learnership 2026/27: 9 Data Centre Opportunities Available for Grade 12 Applicants, R5 500 Monthly Stipend

SITA Learnership 2026/27 Overview

Details Information
Organisation State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
Programme Data Centre Learnership
Reference Number Learnership_01_2026
Number of Opportunities 9
Location Pretoria, Gauteng
Monthly Stipend R5 500
Duration 12 Months
Qualification Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator (NQF Level 4)
Minimum Education Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
Experience No Experience Required
Closing Date 16 October 2026

SITA Learnership Requirements

To qualify for the SITA Learnership 2026/27, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an unemployed South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Have a Matric (Grade 12) certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
• Be computer literate.
• Be willing to participate in theoretical learning and practical workplace training.
• Have no previous work experience requirement.
• Not have previously participated in a learnership programme within SITA.

The programme is designed to give unemployed young South Africans an opportunity to acquire valuable skills and gain exposure to a professional IT working environment.

Successful applicants will be enrolled in a structured learning programme leading towards the Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator at NQF Level 4.

Over 12 months, learners will participate in theoretical learning and practical workplace training.

This experience can help participants build a foundation for further training and future opportunities in the growing information technology sector.

Monthly Stipend

• Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R5 500 throughout the 12-month learnership programme.
• This stipend provides financial support to learners while they complete their training.
• The programme is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and will run for 12 months.

How to Apply for the SITA Learnership 2026/27

Interested candidates must follow the official application process outlined by SITA.

Step 1: Complete the online application form

Applicants must first complete the official SITA 2026/27 Learnership Programme (Gauteng) application form.

The application form can be accessed by scanning the QR code or selecting the application link provided in SITA’s official learnership advertisement.

Step 2: Prepare the required documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Certified copies of their original qualifications.
3. A copy of their South African identity document.

Step 3: Submit your documents by email

After completing the online application form, applicants must email their supporting documents to:

Email Address: GPinternship@sita.co.za

Reference Number: Learnership_01_2026

Applicants should ensure that the information they provide is accurate and that all required documents are included.