SAFCOL 2026 Learnership for Unemployed Youth (18–35)
SAFCOL invites unemployed South African youth aged between 18 and 35 who are passionate about Forestry to apply for the 2026 Learnership Programmes in Mechanised Harvesting (NQF Level 3), General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Forestry (NQF Level 1), and Forestry Silviculture (NQF Level 3). These structured ten-month programmes are designed to develop essential forestry skills, provide industry experience, and create opportunities for future employment or the establishment of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) within the Forestry Sector.
Each learnership offers both accredited theoretical training and practical workplace experience at the SAFCOL Training Centre (Platorand), located in Sabie, Mpumalanga Province. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme and, upon completion, will obtain a nationally recognised qualification at the relevant NQF level. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth and individuals from communities that have signed a Social Compact with SAFCOL.
SAFCOL LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026
- Mechanised Harvesting (NQF Level 3)
- GETC in Forestry (NQF Level 1)
- Forestry Silviculture (NQF Level 3)
All 3 positions include:
- Monthly stipend
- 10 months duration
- Based at Platorand Training Centre, Sabie, Mpumalanga
- Closing date: 14 November 2025
Applicants must be South African citizens, unemployed, and in possession of a Matric Certificate or Statement of Results. Interested individuals are required to submit a completed SAFCOL Learnership Application Form, together with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of their ID and Matric Certificate. Applications should be emailed to the relevant addresses provided for each programme. The closing date for all applications is 14 November 2025.
1. MECHANISED HARVESTING (NQF LEVEL 3)
SAFCOL invites unemployed youth aged between 18–35 who are passionate and wish to pursue a career in Forestry to apply for a formal and structured ten (10) months Mechanised Harvesting (NQF LEVEL 3) 2026 Learnership Programme aimed at developing foundational skills and career opportunities and/or set up own Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME) within the Forestry Sector.
The programme will consist of the following:
- Accredited theory in Forestry at NQF Level 3
- Practical training
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity Company and focuses on gender equality and people living with disability. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth from the communities that SAFCOL has signed a Social Compact with.
Interested individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Unemployed age between 18 – 35
- Successfully passed matric (Grade 12)
- Passionate in Forestry environment and must be able to work outdoors
Applicants must complete the SAFCOL Learnership Application form, attached with the following relevant certified personal documents copies in confidence:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Matric Certificate/ Statement of Results
- Identity Document (ID)
All applications must be submitted to:
Email to: [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr Tshilidzi Mavhungu 078 803 3643
The appointed Learners will be based at the official SAFCOL Training Centre (Platorand) situated at Sabie, Mpumalanga Province and will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the Learnership period.
Upon completion of the Learnership Programme, Learners will receive the Mechanised Harvesting (NQF Level 3) Certificate.
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this Learnership recruitment and selection process. Your information will not be used for any other purposes and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2025
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
2. GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE (GETC) IN FORESTRY (NQF LEVEL 1)
SAFCOL invites unemployed youth aged between 18–35 who are passionate and wish to pursue a career in Forestry to apply for a formal and structured ten (10) months GETC in Forestry (NQF Level 1) Learnership Programme aimed at developing foundational skills and career opportunities and/or set up own SMME within the Forestry Sector.
The programme will consist of the following:
- Accredited theory in Forestry at NQF Level 1
- Practical training
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity Company and focuses on gender equality and people living with disability. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth from the communities that SAFCOL has signed a Social Compact with.
Interested individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Unemployed age between 18 – 35
- Successfully passed matric (Grade 12)
- Passionate in Forestry environment and must be able to work outdoors
Applicants must complete the SAFCOL Learnership Application form, attached with the following relevant certified personal documents copies in confidence:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Matric Certificate/ Statement of Results
- Identity Document (ID)
All applications must be submitted to:
Email to: [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr Tshilidzi Mavhungu 078 803 3643
The appointed Learners will be based at the official SAFCOL Training Centre (Platorand) situated at Sabie, Mpumalanga Province and will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the Learnership period.
Upon completion of the Learnership Programme, Learners will receive the GETC in Forestry (NQF Level 1) Certificate.
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this Learnership recruitment and selection process. Your information will not be used for any other purposes and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2025
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
3. FORESTRY SILVICULTURE (NQF LEVEL 3) 2026 LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME
SAFCOL invites unemployed youth aged between 18–35 who are passionate and wish to pursue a career in Forestry to apply for a formal and structured ten (10) months Forestry Silviculture (NQF LEVEL 3) 2026 Learnership Programme aimed at developing foundational skills and career opportunities and/or set up own SMME within the Forestry Sector.
The programme will consist of the following:
- Accredited theory in Forestry at NQF Level 3
- Practical training
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity Company and focuses on gender equality and people living with disability. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth from the communities that SAFCOL has signed a Social Compact with.
Interested individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Unemployed age between 18 – 35
- Successfully passed matric (Grade 12)
- Passionate in Forestry environment and must be able to work outdoors
Applicants must complete the SAFCOL Learnership Application form, attached with the following relevant certified personal documents copies in confidence:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Matric Certificate/ Statement of Results
- Identity Document (ID)
All applications must be submitted to:
Email to: [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr Tshilidzi Mavhungu 078 803 3643
The appointed Learners will be based at the official SAFCOL Training Centre (Platorand) situated at Sabie, Mpumalanga Province and will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the Learnership period.
Upon completion of the Learnership Programme, Learners will receive the Silviculture (NQF Level 3) Certificate.
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this Learnership recruitment and selection process. Your information will not be used for any other purposes and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2025
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Apply now and kick-start your career in Forestry with SAFCOL!
Deadline: 14 November 2025
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Candidates must complete the SAFCOL Learnership Application Form and submit it together with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of their ID and Matric Certificate/Statement of Results. Applications should be emailed to the relevant address for each programme. The closing date for all applications is 14 November 2025.