Unlock your potential with the City of Johannesburg’s Free Skills Development Programmes for 2026! This initiative offers no-cost vocational and technical training across Johannesburg, empowering residents with practical skills to boost employability and support small business growth. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your career prospects.
About the Learnership
The City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipality, is committed to local economic development. Through its Skills Development Programme, the City aims to reduce poverty, unemployment, and inequality by providing free, accessible training to residents, especially those from disadvantaged communities. This initiative is part of the City’s pro-poor development strategy, focused on empowering individuals with practical skills for employability and self-reliance.
Closing Date
Applications are ongoing, with training opportunities offered continuously based on availability at individual skills centers.
Key Responsibilities
Participants will engage in various training modules, gaining hands-on experience in fields such as plumbing, baking, sewing, arts and crafts, and more. This training is designed to equip learners with both technical and soft skills, enhancing workplace readiness and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Requirements/Qualifications
The programme targets unemployed youth, women, and community members in need of practical skills to enter the job market or start income-generating activities. Specific entry requirements may vary by programme and location.
What You Will Learn
Participants will acquire skills in areas including plumbing, basic baking, sewing, arts and crafts, beading, tie-and-dye, jewellery making, generic management, basic first aid, and computer training.
Benefits
Training is delivered at no cost to beneficiaries, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. Accredited training providers use City-owned skills centers, providing a comprehensive learning experience without financial burden.
Programme Duration
The duration of each training programme may vary depending on the specific skills being taught and the training provider.
Skills Development Centres by Region
The programme is delivered through various skills centers across Johannesburg, including locations in Midrand, Westbury, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Alexandra, Orange Grove, Johannesburg South, and Orange Farm. Contact information for each center is available for direct inquiries.
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