Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production) Learnership 2026 – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Are you passionate about manufacturing, engineering, and technical trades? An exciting opportunity is available for unemployed South African youth to join the Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production) Learnership Programme in Prospecton, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
This learnership is designed to provide participants with practical workplace experience and structured training in manufacturing and maintenance processes. Successful learners will gain valuable technical skills while working in a production environment and, upon successful completion of the programme, will receive an NQF Level 3 qualification.
If you have completed Matric with technical subjects or hold a National Technical Certificate, this programme could be an excellent opportunity to start building your career in the manufacturing industry.
Learnership Details
Position: Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production)
Reference Number: 3551
Job Type: Learnership (Contract)
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location: Prospecton, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Qualification Awarded: NQF Level 3 Certificate
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
About the Learnership
The programme combines classroom learning with practical workplace training, allowing learners to develop technical knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Throughout the learnership, participants will receive training in various production and maintenance activities that prepare them for future employment opportunities within the manufacturing sector.
Training Areas:
Successful learners will receive training in the following areas:
- Working effectively as part of a team.
- Workplace safety practices.
- Safe use of hand tools.
- Assembly and manufacturing processes.
- Engineering drawing interpretation.
- Marking-off techniques.
- Basic operations
- Operating and monitoring production machines.
- Surface preparation techniques.
- Basic firefighting procedures.
- Production operations and product dispatch.
These training modules are intended to help learners build practical skills while understanding workplace safety, quality standards, and production processes.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- National Technical Certificate (N3–N6), or
Matric or Technical Matric with one or more of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Engineering Science
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Mechanical Trade Theory
- Motor Trade Theory
- Mechanical Drawing
- Graphical Design
Applicants should ensure that they meet the educational requirements before submitting an application.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organise tasks effectively.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to gather and interpret information accurately.
- Attention to detail.
- Perseverance and commitment to completing assigned tasks.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Positive attitude towards learning and continuous improvement.
- These competencies will assist learners in adapting to a professional manufacturing environment and completing the programme successfully.
Why Apply?
This learnership offers participants an opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience in manufacturing.
- Learn technical maintenance and production skills.
- Develop knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
- Improve teamwork and communication skills.
- Receive structured workplace training.
- Earn an NQF Level 3 qualification upon successful completion.
- Strengthen future employment opportunities within the manufacturing and engineering industries.
Learnerships provide a valuable pathway for unemployed individuals to gain recognised qualifications while developing practical work experience that employers value.
Closing Date: Applications close on 30 July 2026.
Late applications may not be be considered, so interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Important Note
Only applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements should apply. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further assessments or interviews as part of the recruitment process.
If you are looking to begin a career in the manufacturing sector and want to develop practical technical skills through structured workplace learning, the Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production) Learnership Programme 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while working towards a nationally.
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