Training Force Learnership Programme 2026 – Apply for Accredited Skills Training in South Africa
Are you unemployed and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable workplace skills and a nationally recognised qualification? The Training Force Learnership Programme 2026 offers South Africans the chance to receive accredited training while gaining practical work experience that can improve future employment opportunities.
Training Force is one of South Africa’s leading accredited training providers, offering learnerships across a variety of industries in partnership with employers and SETAs. These programmes are designed to help unemployed youth and job seekers develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market.
About the Training Force Learnership Programme
A learnership combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience. Participants work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a real work environment.
Depending on the programme and employer, successful learners may receive a monthly stipend to help cover transport and living expenses during the learnership period.
Available Learnership Fields
Training Force regularly offers learnership opportunities in various sectors, including:
- Business Administration
- Wholesale and Retail
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Health and Safety
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
- Information Technology
- Warehousing
- General Business Skills
Available programmes may vary depending on employer partnerships and provincial demand.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants generally need to meet the following requirements:
- South African citizen
- Valid South African ID
- Grade 12 (Matric) or the qualification required for the specific programme
- Currently unemployed
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and work in a team
- Commitment to completing both theoretical and workplace training
Some learnerships may have additional requirements depending on the qualification.
What You’ll Gain
Successful learners can benefit from:
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Practical workplace experience
- Industry-relevant skills
- Workplace readiness training
- Increased employment opportunities
- Professional development
- Improved CV and work experience
- Potential monthly stipend (where applicable)
Documents You May Need
Prepare the following before applying:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or highest qualification
- Proof of residence (if required)
- Any additional supporting documents requested
Why Apply?
Learnerships provide an excellent pathway into employment by allowing participants to gain both qualifications and practical experience. Many employers value candidates who have completed accredited learnership programmes because they already understand workplace expectations and industry standards.
Whether you’re entering the job market for the first time or looking to improve your skills, the Training Force Learnership Programme can help you build a strong foundation for your future career.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should monitor the official Training Force careers and learnership announcements for available opportunities. Applications are submitted online whenever new learnerships become available.
Apply early, as learnership opportunities often receive a high number of applications.
Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
