The Skills Development Corporation (SDC) is offering 31 accredited learnership and skills development opportunities aimed at empowering unemployed South Africans with in-demand skills, workplace experience, and nationally recognised qualifications.
These programmes are ideal for youth, matriculants, TVET graduates, university graduates, and persons with disabilities seeking structured career entry pathways.
Learnerships & Skills Development Opportunities
SDC’s learnership programmes are designed to develop future-ready professionals and entrepreneurs who can actively contribute to South Africa’s economy.
Each learnership combines:
- Structured academic learning
- Practical simulations
- Real workplace exposure
- Ongoing mentorship and learner support
Learners are supported from enrolment through to qualification completion, ensuring both skills development and employability.
About Skills Development Corporation (SDC)
Our Origins
Skills Development Corporation was founded after years of hands-on experience in B-BBEE compliance and Skills Development management.
In 2012, founder Daniel Gibhard began advising organisations on B-BBEE legal compliance and the interpretation of the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. By 2014, it became clear that many companies were investing in training programmes that delivered poor outcomes and limited compliance value.
To address this gap, SDC was established as a transparent, efficient, and results-driven alternative for managing Skills Development within the B-BBEE framework.
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Where SDC Is Today
Today, SDC is a trusted specialist in B-BBEE-aligned Skills Development, helping organisations maximise compliance outcomes while creating meaningful economic and social impact.
With deep expertise in:
- South Africa’s Skills Development Act
- B-BBEE legislation
- Skills governance and regulatory compliance
SDC ensures that Skills Development strengthens B-BBEE scorecards while producing job-ready graduates.
SDC operates as a fully integrated, one-stop Skills Development solution, supporting organisations through customised, long-term Skills Development strategies.
Accredited Training & National Footprint
As an accredited training provider, SDC delivers compliant learnerships and skills programmes from campuses in:
- Johannesburg
- Cape Town
Programmes target:
- Unemployed youth
- Employed learners
- Persons with disabilities
SDC also manages learner recruitment and placement, oversees all administrative processes, and ensures clients remain eligible for tax incentives and grant funding.
What Is a Learnership?
A learnership is a structured training programme that combines:
- Formal theoretical training
- Practical workplace experience
Learnerships typically run for a minimum of 12 months and lead to an occupational qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Learners benefit from:
- Real work experience
- Nationally recognised qualifications
- Improved employability
- “Earn while you learn” opportunities
Available Learnerships (31 Opportunities)
B-BBEE-Aligned SAQA Qualifications
- National Certificate: Business Administration (NQF 2) – Grade 12
- National Certificate: Business Administration Services (NQF 3) – Grade 11
- FET Certificate: Generic Management (NQF 4) – Grade 12 preferred
- Computer Literacy Certificate
- National Certificate: Management (NQF 2) – Grade 11
- National Certificate: New Venture Creation (NQF 2) – Grade 11
- IT: End User Computing (NQF 3) – Grade 11
- Technical Support (NQF 4) – Grade 12
- Systems Development (NQF 4) – Grade 12
- IT Systems Support (NQF 5) – Technical background required
- Short-Term Insurance (NQF 4) – Maths/Maths Lit required
- Wealth Management (NQF 4–5) – Maths/Business subjects
- Wholesale & Retail Operations (NQF 2)
- General Security Practices (NQF 3) – Grade 10
- Bookkeeping (NQF 3) – Accounting recommended
- Office Administration (NQF 5) – Accounting recommended
B-BBEE-Aligned QCTO Qualifications
- Insurance Underwriter (NQF 5)
- Commercial Cleaner (NQF 1)
- Supply Chain Practitioner (NQF 5)
- Training & Development Practitioner (NQF 5)
- Recruitment Manager (NQF 5)
- Project Manager (NQF 5)
- Marketing Coordinator (NQF 5)
- Truck Driver (NQF 3)
- Basic Emergency First Aid Responder (NQF 2)
- Security Officer (NQF 3)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF 5)
- Design Thinking Innovation Lead (NQF 4)
- Beauty Therapist (NQF 4)
- Insurance Claims Administrator (NQF 4)
- Cloud Administrator (NQF 4)
- Clearing and Forwarding Agent (NQF 5)
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS – CLICK HERE
Spaces are limited. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Why Choose SDC Learnerships?
- Nationally recognised qualifications
- Workplace experience included
- B-BBEE-aligned programmes
- Career-focused skills training
- Strong pathways into employment
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