MANCOSA – Safeline Pharmaceuticals IT Systems Support Learnership 2026

Safeline Pharmaceuticals is offering a 12-month IT Systems Support Learnership in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The opportunity is advertised through the MANCOSA Career Centre and identifies BConsult as a programme partner.

The successful candidate will gain practical experience supporting software applications and business systems within a pharmaceutical organisation. The programme focuses mainly on the software and applications side of IT rather than computer-hardware support.

Important: Applicants need Matric and an IT qualification. The vacancy does not specify the exact type or minimum NQF level of the required IT qualification.

At a glance

Programme classification explained

The vacancy portal classifies the employment type as “Internship.” However, the vacancy title, description and contract section all identify the opportunity as a 12-month learnership.

Applicants should therefore treat this as a learnership unless Safeline Pharmaceuticals, BConsult or MANCOSA provides different information during the selection process.

What the learnership offers

The programme will provide workplace exposure to the software applications and systems used within Safeline Pharmaceuticals.

Learners will develop practical systems-support skills while working under the guidance of the relevant team. The focus is on supporting software and business applications rather than repairing or maintaining hardware.

The official advert does not state the programme’s NQF level, SAQA qualification ID, theoretical-training structure or exact qualification awarded after successful completion.

Main responsibilities

• Gain practical exposure to software applications and organisational systems.
• Support application-related tasks under the guidance of the relevant team.
• Develop practical experience in IT systems support.
• Focus on the software and applications element of IT support.
• Help identify and resolve basic application-related problems.
• Gain experience working with business applications in a professional environment.
• Apply knowledge gained through the learnership in the workplace.
• Follow company policies and established working procedures.

Minimum requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• An IT qualification as the applicant’s highest qualification.
• An interest in Information Technology and systems support.
• An interest in software applications and business systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a professional environment.
• Ability to commit to the 12-month programme.

The employer does not specify whether the IT qualification must be a certificate, diploma or degree. It also does not state a particular field such as Information Systems, Software Development, Technical Support or Systems Support.

Advantageous experience

• Previous experience working with software applications.
• Exposure to IT systems support.
• Experience within an application-based environment.
• Experience identifying or resolving basic application problems.
• Previous exposure to professional business systems.

Previous applications or systems-support experience is preferable but is not listed as an essential requirement.

Skills and competencies

• Professionalism.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality.
• Teamwork.
• Willingness to learn.
• Respect for company policies and procedures.
• Interest in software applications and systems support.

Who may apply

The main vacancy does not state an age limit, citizenship requirement, disability requirement or requirement to be unemployed. The application form allows candidates to identify themselves as either employed or unemployed.

The form also allows applicants to indicate that they have no current or previous affiliation with MANCOSA. This suggests that the application is not necessarily limited to MANCOSA students and alumni.

However, the form still displays a required field requesting a MANCOSA student number. Applicants without a MANCOSA student number should follow the instructions provided by the recruitment portal and seek assistance from MANCOSA if the field prevents submission.

Stipend and employment prospects

The official vacancy does not confirm whether a stipend will be paid or state the amount.

The application form asks applicants to select a salary-expectation range, but this does not confirm the actual learnership stipend or remuneration package.

The vacancy also does not guarantee permanent employment after completion of the 12-month programme.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of your Matric certificate.
• A copy of your IT qualification.
• An academic transcript, if available or requested.
• A copy of your identity document or passport, if requested.
• Proof of any software or systems-support experience.
• Accurate education and employment information.
• Your MANCOSA student number, if applicable.

The official application page includes upload categories for a CV, identity document, Matric certificate, tertiary qualification and transcript.

Application questionnaire

Applicants should be prepared to answer questions covering:

• Current or previous affiliation with MANCOSA.
• MANCOSA student number, where applicable.
• Whether the applicant is a student, alumnus or neither.
• Salary expectations.
• Preferred type of employment contract.
• Current employment status.

Answer all questions according to your genuine circumstances. Do not claim MANCOSA affiliation, qualifications or experience that you do not have.

Application checklist

• Show Matric clearly on your CV.
• State the full name and level of your IT qualification.
• Include any application or software-support experience.
• Mention relevant academic IT projects if you have limited work experience.
• Include software, operating systems and business applications you have used.
• Confirm that you can attend the programme in Johannesburg.
• Upload clear and correctly labelled documents.
• Review the application questionnaire before submitting.

Need help preparing your CV or learnership application? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Safeline Pharmaceuticals

Safeline Pharmaceuticals is a South African pharmaceutical company established in 1997. The company supplies products and services to the healthcare sector, with areas of focus that include critical care, neonatology, respiratory medicine and anaesthesia.

Visit the official Safeline Pharmaceuticals website.

About MANCOSA and BConsult

The opportunity is advertised through the MANCOSA Career Centre, which provides students, graduates and job seekers with access to career-development and placement opportunities. BConsult is identified in the vacancy title as a programme partner and provides skills-development and learnership services.

Learn more through the official MANCOSA Career Centre and the official BConsult website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before 25 August 2026.
• Show the exact title of your IT qualification.
• Focus your CV on software and application support rather than hardware alone.
• Include university or college projects involving business systems.
• Mention troubleshooting, user support or application-testing experience.
• Answer the MANCOSA affiliation questions honestly.
• Do not assume that the salary-expectation options represent the actual stipend.

Scam warning

Apply only through the official MANCOSA Simplify recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training, equipment or placement on the learnership.

• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not send personal documents to unverified social-media accounts.
• Check that the application page uses the official MANCOSA Simplify domain.
• Confirm unexpected communication through an official organisation channel.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official MANCOSA Simplify vacancy and application pages.

The listing confirmed Safeline Pharmaceuticals as the host organisation, BConsult’s involvement, the Johannesburg location, 12-month duration, IT focus, Matric and IT qualification requirements, responsibilities and closing date.

The official application form was reviewed to confirm the CV and supporting-document upload options and the questions concerning MANCOSA affiliation, employment status, contract preference and salary expectations.

The vacancy does not state the stipend, NQF level, SAQA ID, exact qualification awarded, working hours, number of available positions or prospects for permanent employment.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official MANCOSA application page below.
2. Confirm that the title is IT Systems Support Learnership.
3. Read the complete 12-month programme description.
4. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your IT qualification.
5. Complete your personal, education and employment information.
6. Upload your CV and supporting documents.
7. Answer the MANCOSA affiliation and employment-status questions honestly.
8. Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
9. Review the application and submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 25 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 24 August 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of document-upload or application-form problems.

Application note: The application page offers a “no affiliation” option for applicants who have not studied through MANCOSA, even though a student-number field is also displayed as required. Applicants should seek official assistance if this creates a submission problem.