Location: SAFCOL Training Centre, Platorand, Sabie, Mpumalanga Province
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Target Group: Unemployed South African youth, 18–35 years
About SAFCOL
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State-owned enterprise managing South Africa’s commercial forestry assets.
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Focuses on forestry operations, sawmilling, timber processing, and green economy initiatives.
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Provides industry-relevant skills for sustainable careers in forestry.
Available Learnerships (NQF-Accredited)
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Mechanised Harvesting (NQF Level 3)
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Forestry Silviculture (NQF Level 3)
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General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Forestry, NQF Level 1
Programme Overview
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Combines accredited theoretical training and practical hands-on workplace experience.
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Learners gain technical and entrepreneurial skills in forestry and related industries.
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Offers mentorship and exposure to professional workplace practices.
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Completion awards an NQF Level 1–3 Certificate.
Programme Benefits
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Monthly stipend for the duration of the learnership.
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Accredited training leading to formal certification.
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Mentorship from experienced forestry professionals.
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Improved employability in forestry, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
Eligibility Requirements
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South African citizen
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Aged 18–35 years
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Unemployed
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Matric/Grade 12 certificate
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Interest in forestry and outdoor work
Employment Equity:
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Preference for gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusion of people with disabilities.
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Priority to candidates from communities where SAFCOL has signed Social Compacts.
How to Apply
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Complete the official SAFCOL Learnership Application Form.
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Attach certified copies (≤6 months old) of:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Matric Certificate / Statement of Results
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South African ID document
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Submit via email to the relevant address:
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Mechanised Harvesting (NQF 3): mechharvlearner@safcol.co.za
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Forestry Silviculture (NQF 3): silviculturelearnership@safcol.co.za
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GETC in Forestry (NQF 1): getclearnership@safcol.co.za
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