SAFCOL General Forestry Learnership Programme 2025

Learnerships Hub; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization invites unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 in South Africa to apply for a 10-month learnership in forestry. This program provides both theoretical and practical training, leading to a General Education and Training Certificate in Forestry (NQF Level 1). Passion for outdoor work is essential, and a monthly stipend will be provided during the learnership.

Benefits

Monthly stipend

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be an unemployed youth (ages 18 to 35) and must have successfully completed Grade 12.
• Must have a passion for the forestry environment and be able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a structured one-year Learnership Programme (NQF Level 1) including theoretical and practical training.
• Work outdoors in forestry-related activities.
• Receive accredited training and a nationally recognized qualification upon completion.

Job description

Overview

SAFCOL invites unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 who are interested in pursuing a career in forestry to apply for a 10-month learnership program. Successful applicants will engage in a structured one-year Learnership Programme (NQF Level 1), which includes accredited theoretical and practical training.

Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be an unemployed youth (ages 18 to 35) and must have successfully completed Grade 12
• Must have a passion for the forestry environment and be able to work outdoors

Location

Learners will be at the SAFCOL training centre (Platorand) in Sabie, Mpumalanga Province. A monthly stipend will be provided for the duration of the learnership.

Upon completion, learners will receive a nationally recognized qualification: General Education and Training Certificate in Forestry (NQF Level 1). This program will equip them with the knowledge and experience to enhance their employment prospects with forestry companies and contractors or to establish their own SMME.