MAZIV – Learnership Programme 2026

MAZIV is inviting unemployed South African youth living in Gauteng to apply for its 12-month Learnership Programme.

Thirty positions are available. The programme combines theoretical learning, practical workplace experience, coaching and mentorship within South Africa’s telecommunications and broadband-infrastructure sector.

Important: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, have completed Grade 12, be unemployed and not be studying. Certified supporting documents and a CV showing the applicant’s physical address are compulsory.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a 12-month youth-development programme that combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.

Successful applicants will gain exposure to a professional telecommunications environment while receiving workplace guidance, coaching and mentorship.

The official advert does not identify the registered qualification, NQF level, learning area, training provider or SETA connected to the programme. Applicants should confirm these details if shortlisted.

What the learnership offers

• A 12-month structured learnership.
• Theoretical learning.
• Practical workplace experience.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Exposure to the telecommunications sector.
• An opportunity to develop workplace skills.
• Career-development exposure and improved employment readiness.
• A stipend during the programme.

Employment clarification: MAZIV lists career growth and job prospects as programme benefits, but the advert does not guarantee permanent employment after the learnership.

Minimum requirements

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Have completed Grade 12 / Matric.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Live in Gauteng.
• Not be studying full-time or part-time.
• Be available for the complete 12-month programme.
• Not currently be enrolled in a learnership.
• Not previously have been enrolled in a learnership programme.

The official advert does not specify compulsory Grade 12 subjects or minimum subject percentages.

Gauteng residence requirement

This particular learnership is open to applicants who live in Gauteng. Your updated CV must clearly show your home or physical address.

Use your genuine current residential address. Do not apply using an address where you do not ordinarily live.

Required application documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A certified copy of your South African identity document.
• A certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• An updated CV clearly showing your home or physical address.

Document warning: MAZIV states that incomplete applications and applications containing unclear documents will not be considered.

Make sure that every page is clear, correctly oriented and readable before uploading it. Check whether the application platform provides a certification-age requirement before submitting your documents.

What to include in your CV

• Your full name and accurate contact details.
• Your current home or physical address in Gauteng.
• Your Grade 12 qualification and completion year.
• Your secondary school’s name.
• Any relevant computer, digital or telecommunications skills.
• School, volunteer or community activities where applicable.
• Any short courses or additional certificates.
• Accurate information about previous learnership participation.

Applicants with limited work experience can include relevant school projects, volunteering and community involvement. Do not present informal activities as formal employment.

Stipend and employment after the programme

The official listing confirms that a stipend will be provided during the 12-month programme. The stipend amount and payment conditions are not stated.

The advert does not provide information about transport, accommodation, meals, employee benefits or additional allowances.

The programme is offered on a contract basis. Completing the learnership does not guarantee permanent employment with MAZIV or one of its group companies.

Work arrangement

The programme is based in Gauteng and includes practical workplace experience. It is not advertised as a fully remote learnership.

The official advert does not identify the exact Gauteng office, workplace or training venue. Applicants should confirm the placement location and transport requirements if contacted.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are between 18 and 35 years old.
• Confirm that you are a South African citizen.
• Confirm that you have completed Grade 12.
• Confirm that you are currently unemployed.
• Confirm that you live in Gauteng.
• Make sure you are not studying full-time or part-time.
• Check that you have not previously participated in a learnership.
• Make sure you can participate for the full 12 months.
• Prepare a certified copy of your identity document.
• Prepare a certified copy of your Matric certificate.
• Update your CV and include your physical address.
• Check that every uploaded document is clear and readable.
• Submit as soon as possible.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About MAZIV

MAZIV is a South African telecommunications and digital-infrastructure group involved in consumer and enterprise connectivity, safety and security technology, and telecommunications construction and maintenance.

The group includes broadband and connectivity businesses such as Vumatel, Dark Fibre Africa, Herotel, SADV, Rise Telecoms, VumaCam and BritelinkMCT.

Through its connectivity businesses and open-access infrastructure, MAZIV supports the delivery of broadband services to homes, businesses and communities across South Africa.

Learn more through the official MAZIV website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because the official advert does not show a closing date.
• Make sure your Gauteng physical address is clearly visible on your CV.
• Do not submit uncertified copies where certified documents are required.
• Check that certification stamps and dates are readable.
• Scan or photograph every document in good lighting.
• Do not crop important information from your identity document or certificate.
• Mention computer literacy and an interest in telecommunications accurately.
• Keep copies of all submitted documents.
• Save confirmation that your application was submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying while living outside Gauteng.
• Failing to include a physical address on the CV.
• Applying while employed or studying.
• Applying after previously participating in a learnership.
• Uploading an uncertified identity document or Matric certificate.
• Submitting blurred, cropped or unreadable documents.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Providing inaccurate information about previous programmes.
• Waiting for a closing date to be announced before applying.

Scam warning

Apply only through MAZIV’s official Direct Hire recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training or learnership placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the programme title is Learnership Programme – MAZIV Gauteng.
• Confirm that the official listing shows 30 available positions.
• Upload your identity document and certificates only through the secure official recruitment process.
• Be cautious of unsolicited messages asking you to send personal documents to private email addresses or messaging accounts.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified directly through the official MAZIV Direct Hire listing for the Learnership Programme – MAZIV Gauteng.

The official listing confirmed the Gauteng residence requirement, 30 available positions, 12-month duration, stipend, Grade 12 requirement, age criteria, citizenship requirement and compulsory documents.

The advert does not state the official closing date, exact workplace, start date, stipend amount, qualification title, NQF level, training provider or SETA.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official MAZIV application page below.
2. Confirm that the title is Learnership Programme – MAZIV Gauteng.
3. Confirm that 30 positions are listed.
4. Read the complete official programme information.
5. Prepare your certified identity document and Matric certificate.
6. Update your CV and show your physical address clearly.
7. Register on the recruitment platform or sign in to your existing profile.
8. Complete all required application sections accurately.
9. Upload clear and readable supporting documents.
10. Review your contact details, residential address and eligibility information.
11. Submit the completed application as soon as possible.

Application closing date

No official closing date is stated in the MAZIV vacancy.

The programme was posted on 10 September 2026. Because 30 positions are available and no deadline is displayed, eligible applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible.