SAHPRA Learnership Programme with HWSETA: Business Administration Training in Pretoria

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), in partnership with the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA), advertised a 12-month Business Administration Learnership Programme for unemployed South Africans.

The programme combines theoretical learning with workplace experience and leads to a Further Education and Training Certificate in Business Administration at NQF Level 4.

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Programme overview

What does the learnership offer?

The programme is designed to help learners develop administrative skills and contribute to effective organisational operations. Training is delivered through an accredited training provider and supported by practical workplace experience.

This combination gives participants an opportunity to connect what they learn in training with the demands of an administrative work environment. Learners also receive a monthly stipend to support them during the programme. The advert does not state the stipend amount or promise permanent employment after completion.

Who qualified to apply?

According to the advert, applicants needed to meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum Grade 12 (Matric), N4, N5 or N6 certificate.

• Be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID.

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Be unemployed and not participating in another learnership.

• Have a clear credit record and no criminal record.

• Reside in Pretoria to meet workplace and training commitments.

Documents required

Applicants were instructed to prepare a signed cover letter clearly indicating the position title and reference number, together with a detailed CV. The CV needed to include the name and email address of at least one referee.

Copies of relevant qualifications, including Matric, and an ID copy were also required. Documents had to be grouped as follows:

Only shortlisted candidates would be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview.

Although the application instructions request a reference number, a specific number is not visible in the supplied advert. Applicants should use the number shown on the relevant vacancy portal entry.

How were applications submitted?

Applications had to be submitted through the SAHPRA vacancies portal. Only fully completed applications submitted through the online application form would be considered.

The advert lists Ms K Mabuza, Learning and Development Specialist, as the contact for enquiries at khanyisile.mabuza@sahpra.org.za. This email address was for enquiries only; applications sent to it would not be considered.

Employment equity and selection

SAHPRA states that it is an equal opportunity employer. The advert indicates that preference would be given to people with disabilities, males of all races, and Coloured and White females. Applicants with disabilities were encouraged to disclose their disability status.

Incomplete applications or applications missing required information would not be considered. The advert also advises applicants to regard their applications as unsuccessful if they receive no response within one month of the advert being placed.

Checking for future opportunities

As the advertised deadline has passed, interested candidates can check the SAHPRA vacancies portal for future learnership notices. Any new intake should be assessed against its own requirements, application instructions and closing date.