HWSETA HR Learnership

LIFE Healthcare Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking unemployed individuals for an HR learner position. This 18-month program offers valuable work experience in various HR areas including recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration. Participants will receive a monthly stipend, individualized coaching, and opportunities for skills training. Applicants must have completed the N6 theory from a public TVET college and must not be beneficiaries of other HWSETA grants. Apply via email for this opportunity.

Benefits

Monthly learner stipend

Workplace mentor

Technical skills training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be unemployed to qualify for this project.
• Need a recent letter from the educational institute requesting work experience.
• Must complete 18 months’ workplace experience to graduate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the HR TVET learnership program.
• Gain practical experience in various HR functions.
• Work on recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

N6 theory from a public TVET college

Job description

Position Overview

An opportunity exists for an unemployed HR learner to participate in a learner project for a period of 18 months in support of HWSETA. The project is aimed to provide workplace experiential learning in line with the qualifications the learner is either studying towards or has completed. The learner will be based at Life Brenthurst Hospital and will report to the Hospital HR Manager.

Critical Outputs

HR TVET learnership program.

Learning Experience

Our coordinated programme and stimulating work environment will equip you with valuable Human Resources experiential learning in the following generalist areas:

• Recruitment & Selection
• Employee Relations
• Employee Productivity & Wellness
• Leadership & Communication
• Skills & Talent Development
• Payroll
• HR Administration

You will also receive individualized coaching to enable you to complete your unit standards and portfolio of HR evidence and will be offered the following:

• A monthly learner stipend
• A workplace mentor for the duration of your 18 month learnership program.
• Opportunities to participate in technical skills training.

Requirements

• Learners must be unemployed to qualify for this project.
• All learners must have completed the N6 theory from a public TVET college.
• All learners applying must be in possession of a recent letter from the educational institute, requesting work experience.
• All learners must complete the 18 months’ workplace experience in order to graduate.
• Learners must not be the beneficiary of any other HWSETA grant.

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer literacy

Application Details

Email [e-mail].

Closing date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Internal applicants – before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.