{"id":1741,"date":"2026-05-04T04:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T04:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1741"},"modified":"2026-05-03T12:20:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T12:20:07","slug":"vodacom-foundation-ict-skills-development-learnership-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1741","title":{"rendered":"Vodacom Foundation ICT Skills Development Learnership 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"279\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vodacom Foundation<\/span><\/span> Youth Academy IT Learnership 2026 is one of the most valuable entry-level ICT skills development programmes in South Africa for unemployed youth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"463\">This 12-month learnership is designed to equip young people with practical digital skills and workplace experience, helping them enter the growing ICT and digital economy sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"589\">If you are between 18 and 34 years old and want a career in technology, this opportunity can be a strong starting point.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1e5bod4\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1206\">About the Vodacom Foundation ICT Learnership<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1355\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vodacom Foundation<\/span><\/span> ICT Learnership is focused on developing digital skills and workplace readiness for unemployed youth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1497\">The programme targets young people living near Vodacom ICT Centres across South Africa, especially those from disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1636\">It provides structured training and real exposure to ICT environments, preparing learners for entry-level roles in the technology sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fck4mg\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1690\">What the Youth Academy IT Learnership Offers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1746\">During the programme, learners may gain experience in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1910\">\n<li data-section-id=\"h8jbt6\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1780\">Installation of IT equipment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m4dnbe\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1814\">Basic system analysis support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b59p4b\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1847\">Database design fundamentals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lz3fhz\" data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1876\">Computer troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cp1k4s\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1910\">Connectivity support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1966\">These are practical skills used in workplaces such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2039\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pktzov\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1979\">Schools<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1shibw3\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2001\">Municipal offices<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8evzi0\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2016\">Businesses<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19h0cdl\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2039\">Community ICT hubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2155\">Most importantly, learners receive a <strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2097\">monthly stipend<\/strong>, helping reduce financial barriers to full-time training.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ccx52x\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2197\">Programme Duration and Structure<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2279\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vodacom Foundation<\/span><\/span> Youth Academy IT Learnership runs for:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s60pz4\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2316\">12 Months (Fixed-Term Contract)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2341\">The programme combines:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1aaafd6\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2375\">Technical classroom training<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oa2nkm\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2402\">Practical ICT exposure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6h2nau\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2434\">Community-based ICT support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6a3z76\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2474\">Hands-on troubleshooting experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2560\">This blended learning approach improves your chances of employment after completion.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2842\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13bsn4q\" data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2871\">Employment Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2889\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<li data-section-id=\"d44ro7\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2908\">Be unemployed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1446jdk\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2952\">Not currently receiving another bursary<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ad1iz8\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2996\">Not receiving similar financial support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1diqkmk\" data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3047\">Not have completed similar ICT training before<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3052\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mh80ai\" data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3073\">Age Requirement<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3116\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14l07yc\" data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3116\">Must be between <strong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3116\">18 and 34 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"skqimq\" data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3149\">Residency Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3167\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3281\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1267e2n\" data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3198\">Be South African citizens<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pdesf2\" data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3247\">Live near a participating Vodacom ICT Centre<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4q7lpp\" data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3281\">Have a valid South African ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qimtb6\" data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3318\">Socio-Economic Requirement<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3336\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3420\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16f4xx2\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3377\">Come from disadvantaged backgrounds<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cid9j\" data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3420\">Preferably attend Quintile 1\u20133 schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3425\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fqtozn\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3458\">Vodacom ICT Centre Locations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3513\">Applications are accepted near the following centres:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18zee25\" data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3526\">Gauteng<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3573\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lrqfjf\" data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3545\">Atteridgeville<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cu2m\" data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3562\">Orlando East<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nklzvh\" data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3573\">Soweto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xtz1r0\" data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3589\">North West<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i6tyqi\" data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\">Ganyesa Post Office Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mkijwn\" data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3635\">Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3650\">\n<li data-section-id=\"oe5kx6\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3650\">Emalahleni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1oz4cp7\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3668\">Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3703\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11d71gh\" data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3703\">Lady Frere ICT Resource Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"60t0ba\" data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3722\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3751\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1y0don8\" data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3751\">Umbumbulu Berea (Umbilo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yo2v1q\" data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3764\">Limpopo<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3787\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pf7x5a\" data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3787\">Makgato CPD Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18a5d5x\" data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3803\">Free State<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3846\">\n<li data-section-id=\"143xmsw\" data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3846\">Moutloatsi Primary School (Thaba Nchu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"iueafb\" data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3865\">Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3894\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17sb479\" data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3894\">Kimberley Teacher Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3985\">If you live near one of these centres, your application has a stronger chance of success.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"3990\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1avlcqj\" data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4015\">Skills You Will Gain<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4106\">By completing the programme with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vodacom Foundation<\/span><\/span>, you will develop:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4280\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11p1uw\" data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4150\">ICT support and troubleshooting skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19za9q\" data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4181\">Basic networking knowledge<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fybnll\" data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4207\">Database fundamentals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d5jcyh\" data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4242\">Technical communication skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"234qeo\" data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4280\">Workplace problem-solving ability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4358\">These skills are highly valued in South Africa\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4357\">growing ICT job market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4363\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"w1j6vz\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2590\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2659\">To qualify for the learnership, applicants must meet the following:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"129mv2n\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2686\">Academic Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2714\">You must have Matric with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ygdr6m\" data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2754\">English (First or Second Language)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ei0dw6\" data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2795\">Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jycykn\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2816\">Business Studies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pfdjc9\" data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2837\">Physical Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13dq7ve\" data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4380\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4408\">You can apply in two ways:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f6ok8\" data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4441\">Option 1: Email Application<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4499\">Send your CV to: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:youthacademyrecruit@vodacom.co.za\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4497\">youthacademyrecruit@vodacom.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4504\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h4gj5u\" data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4540\">Option 2: Physical Application<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4590\">Submit your CV at the nearest Vodacom ICT Centre:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4626\">Between 10:00 and 14:00 daily<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4631\" \/>\n<p data-section-id=\"1lco1nm\" data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4648\">Closing Date 4 May 2026 at 14:00<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vodacom Foundation Youth Academy IT Learnership 2026 is one of the most valuable entry-level ICT skills development programmes in South Africa for unemployed youth. 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