IT Systems Development Learnership 2025 – Entry-Level Tech Training for SA Youth
Are you young, unemployed, and interested in building a career in tech? Here’s a great opportunity to kickstart your journey in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
Thekwini TVET College, in partnership with INSETA, is offering a 12-month Information Technology: Systems Development Learnership for South African youth who want to gain real-world digital skills and enter the tech job market.
What This Learnership Is About
This programme is for youth who want to do more than just scroll through apps — it’s for those who want to learn how apps are built, tested, and maintained. Over the course of 12 months, learners will be trained in:
- Basic and advanced coding
- Systems analysis and software testing
- Application design and development
- How to work in real IT teams
- Understanding the full software development life cycle
By the end of the programme, you’ll walk away with a nationally recognised qualification and practical experience you can actually use in a job.
Learnership Details
- Programme Name: IT: Systems Development Learnership
- Duration: 12 months (full-time)
- Partners: Thekwini TVET College & INSETA
- Qualification: Nationally recognised Systems Development certificate
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal (applicants must be from Thekwini Municipality)
What You’ll Get
- Accredited training and practical IT skills
- A monthly stipend to help with basic costs
- Mentorship from experienced facilitators
- Work-based learning to prepare you for real jobs
- A clear path into junior developer roles or further IT studies
Who Should Apply?
This programme is aimed at unemployed youth who meet these requirements:
- South African citizen
- Aged 18 to 35
- Unemployed and not in any other training programme
- Passed Grade 12 (Matric)
- Passionate about IT and software development
- Lives within Thekwini Municipality
Documents Needed
To apply, you’ll need:
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Proof of residence (must show you live in Thekwini)
- All documents must be certified within the last 3 months
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://thekwini.coltech.co.za
Deadline: 08 AUGUST 2025
