People with disabilities in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, can apply for a 12-month learning programme at Khulisani Academy, with training options in business administration, agriculture, cleaning and garden work, and new venture creation.
The learnership is designed to cover theoretical and practical learning, and is intended solely for applicants with disabilities.
Applicants can apply in person, at the academy in Merrivale, or by email, and will need to provide identification, a CV and proof of their highest qualification.
What the 2027 programme covers
Khulisani Academy’s intake includes a variety of learning options at different levels of the National Qualifications Framework.
The available learning programmes are:
Business Administration – NQF Level 2
New Venture Creation – NQF Level 2
Plant Production – NQF Levels 1 and 2
Elementary Occupational Certificate: Garden Worker – NQF Level 2
Commercial Cleaner – NQF Level 1
The range gives applicants options across a number of occupational areas, from administration and new venture development, to agriculture and horticulture, and cleaning services. Applicants should decide which programme applies to their learning and career needs and check any additional requirements.
Who should apply?
The intake is exclusively for people with disabilities.
Applicants will need to provide a valid South African identity document, as well as proof of their disability, which could include a medical specialist’s documentation or a special-needs school report.
Applicants should ensure that the documentation they provide is clear and valid before applying.
You cannot be on another learnership
A key requirement for the programme is that applicants must not be on any other learnership.
This means that an applicant who is currently studying on another learnership should not apply, on the basis that they can participate in two programmes at the same time.
Applicants should reveal their learning status honestly.
You must be literate in English
Applicants must be able to read and write in English.
This is a key requirement, because the learnership includes theoretical lessons, materials and assessments, as part of the 12-month programme. Applicants should bear this requirement in mind before applying.
Which documents to bring?
The application notice includes a number of basic documents that the applicant will need to provide.
Applicants should prepare:
- South African ID;
- CV;
proof of highest qualification; and
proof of disability from a medical specialist or special-needs school, as necessary.
The email application instructions specifically ask for ID, CV and highest qualification. Applicants should ensure that the details on their CV are correct and that their documents are legible.
How to apply in person
Those who wish to walk in and apply can do so at:
Khulisani Academy
04 Baron Road
Merrivale, Howick
KwaZulu-Natal
A walk-in application can be made by those who do not wish to use email to apply for the learnership. Applicants should bring the necessary documents to apply in person.
How to apply by email
Applicants can also apply by email. The recruitment notice provides the following email address:
The email application should include:
- ID;
CV; and
highest qualification.
Applicants should use an appropriate subject line for their email and ensure that the necessary attachments are included in the application.
How long is the learnership?
The programme is marketed as a 12-month learnership, which means that learners can expect to receive both theoretical and practical experience in their selected area of study.
Applicants should ensure that they understand how much time they will need to commit to the programme before applying, especially if they are currently studying or working.
Why the opportunity is relevant to people with disabilities
For people with disabilities, access to skills development and work experience that caters to their specific needs can be an important step towards gaining a recognised qualification and work-related experience.
The Khulisani intake is tailored specifically to this group and is not open to general applications.
The selection of fields also suits a range of interests and skills, according to the level of the applicant.
Someone with an interest in administration, for example, could consider the Business Administration programme, whilst a person interested in agriculture could look at the Plant Production learning option. There are other choices in gardening, cleaning and new venture development.
You should not apply just because there’s a vacancy
Applicants should consider which area of knowledge is most relevant to the work they want to do, when deciding on the learnership.
For example:
Business Administration would be more relevant to someone considering a career in administration.
New Venture Creation would be relevant to someone wanting to be a new business creator, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Plant Production would apply to someone considering a career in agriculture.
Garden Worker is occupational-specific in terms of its focus on gardening work and grounds maintenance.
Commercial Cleaner targets another occupational field: cleaning services.
Applicants should clarify the content of the programme with Khulisani Academy before making a final choice about the learnership.
What you should know before applying
There are a number of requirements before applying.
You should have a valid South African ID, be able to provide the requested proof of disability and have the required proof of highest qualification.
You must not be on any other learnership and be able to read and write in English.
Applicants should also ensure that they understand the location of the programme. The academy is based in Merrivale, near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, which is important for those who need to attend practical or classroom sessions.
2027 Khulisani Academy learnerships at a glance
Detail Information
Programme Khulisani Academy 2027 Learning Programme Intake
Location Merrivale, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
Duration 12 months
Target applicants People with disabilities
Business Administration NQF 2
New Venture Creation NQF 2
Plant Production NQF 1 and NQF 2
Garden Worker NQF 2
Commercial Cleaner NQF 1
Citizenship/document Valid South African ID required
Disability proof Medical specialist or special-needs school report
Other learnerships Applicants must not already be engaged in another learnership
Language requirement Must be able to read and write English
Walk-in application 04 Baron Road, Merrivale, Howick
Email [email protected]
A final, practical reminder
Applicants should ensure that they have all the necessary documents to apply for the learnership and that they adhere to the requirements set out in the application notice.
Those applying by email should check their attachments before sending in the application. Those applying in person should bring the documents along.
Applicants should keep a record of their submission so that they can refer to it if necessary.
Editorial policy
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Sources and verification
The information in this article is based on the Khulisani Academy 2027 learning programme intake information supplied for this opportunity. Applicants should directly confirm programme availability, intake arrangements and any additional requirements with Khulisani Academy before travelling to the academy or submitting personal documents.
Disclaimer
This article does not guarantee admission, placement or completion of the learnership. Applicants are responsible for confirming the latest requirements and providing accurate information and supporting documents.
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