The U-Belong Learnership Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering unemployed South African youth a chance to earn, learn, and gain real work experience in business and sales.
This programme is run by T3 Telecoms SA and focuses on empowering young people with skills, income, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
📌 About the Programme
The U-Belong Learnership is a 12-month work-based training programme that combines:
- 📚 Classroom learning
- 💼 Practical field experience (sales & customer service)
Learners work in real environments while gaining skills in:
- Sales & marketing
- Customer service
- Communication
- Business fundamentals
🎓 Qualification
- 📜 Business Practice NQF Level 1 (MICT SETA accredited)
💰 Benefits
Participants receive:
- 💵 Monthly stipend/allowance
- 📱 In some cases: smart device + data for work/training
- 🛠️ Real work experience
- 📜 Nationally recognised qualification
- 🚀 Potential for permanent employment or entrepreneurship
⏳ Duration
- 🗓️ Typically 12 months
🎯 Minimum Requirements
To apply, you usually need:
- 🇿🇦 South African citizen
- 🎓 Grade 10 – Grade 12 (Matric preferred)
- 🎂 Age 18 – 35 years
- ❌ Must be unemployed
- 🗣️ Good communication skills
- 📍 Willing to work in sales/customer-facing roles
📂 Required Documents
Prepare:
- 📄 Updated CV
- 🪪 Certified ID copy
- 🎓 School qualification/results
- 🏠 Proof of residence
🧠 Skills You Will Gain
- Customer engagement & sales skills
- Communication & teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Basic entrepreneurship skills
📝 How to Apply
Apply online via the official website:
👉 Apply for U-Belong Learnership
Steps:
- Visit the website
- Complete the application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit and wait for feedback
📌 No fixed closing date — apply ASAP (rolling intake).
