SAFCOL: Learnership Programme 2019

Closing Date: 09 November 2018
Location: Sabie

Applications are invited from unemployed youth (18 – 35 years of age) who wish to pursue a career in Forestry. Successful applicants will be granted an opportunity to participate in a formal one-year Silviculture Learnership Programme (NQF 3). This will consist of accredited theoretical and practical training.

Learners will be based at the official SAFCOL training centre (Platorand) situated at Sabie, Mpumalanga Province. Learners will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the Learnership.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals, people living with disability, black females and youth from communities which SAFCOL has signed Social Compact with.

Upon successful completion of the Learnership, learners will receive a national recognised qualification: General Education and Training Certificate Silviculture NQF level 3. Learners will gain knowledge and experience that will improve their chances of getting employment with forestry companies and contractors or will be able to set up their own small business.

Requirements: • Must be a South African Citizen . Must be an unemployed youth between 18 to 35 years old • Must have successfully passed matric (grade 12) • Must have passion for forestry environment and be able to work outdoors