Tharisa Business Administration Learnership 2026 Offers Accredited Training and a Monthly Stipend

Documents you will need

• Applicants need to upload supporting documents as part of the online application.
• An updated curriculum vitae
• A certified copy of your South African identity document
• Your Matric certificate
• Medical proof of disability
• Make sure all documents are clear and readable before uploading them.
• Check your curriculum vitae carefully as well. Your telephone number and email address should be current so that you can be contacted if your application progresses.
• Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Prepare your documents before opening the application form. In particular, make sure your medical proof of disability and certified identity document are clear and readable. Having everything ready can make the online application much easier to complete correctly.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Tharisa Business Administration - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Tharisa is offering a 12-month Business Administration Learnership for South African citizens aged 18 to 27 who are living with disabilities. Grade 12 is essential, and participants will receive accredited training, practical workplace experience, career guidance, mentorship and a monthly stipend during the programme.

A Grade 12 certificate could be the starting point for a year of accredited training, workplace experience and monthly financial support.

The programme is designed to help young people develop practical business administration skills while gaining experience in a professional environment.

Applications close on 18 September 2026, giving eligible candidates a limited window to prepare and submit the required documents.

What will you learn during the Tharisa programme?

The learnership combines structured training with practical experience over 12 months.

Participants will develop skills that can be useful across a wide range of administration and business environments.

Training includes:

• Professional communication
• Administrative skills
• Maintaining accurate data records
• Meeting performance standards
• Understanding workplace compliance
• Working effectively in a team-oriented environment

These are transferable skills that can be useful in administration, office support and other entry-level business environments.

The programme is designed to build both a qualification and practical workplace readiness.

What benefits does the learnership provide?

Successful participants can benefit from more than workplace exposure.

The programme includes:

• An accredited National Qualifications Framework Level 2, 3 or 4 qualification
• Real-world corporate training
• A monthly stipend
• Career guidance
• Mentorship
• Practical business administration experience

A specific stipend amount has not been published.

Applicants should therefore avoid relying on unofficial stipend figures circulating online.

Who can submit an application?

The programme has specific eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be between 18 and 27 years old
• Be living with a disability
• Provide medical proof of disability
• Have completed Grade 12
• Have good communication skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Be willing to learn
• Have a positive attitude

Grade 12 is essential for this programme.

Candidates should check every requirement before beginning the application process.

Why are basic computer skills important?

Business administration increasingly involves working with digital records, documents and communication systems.

Basic computer skills can therefore help participants adapt more easily to the practical components of the programme.

You do not need to be an advanced technology specialist.

However, being comfortable with basic computer tasks can make it easier to complete administrative responsibilities and workplace training.

Which documents should you prepare?

Applicants need to upload supporting documents as part of the online application.

Prepare:

Make sure all documents are clear and readable before uploading them.

Check your curriculum vitae carefully as well. Your telephone number and email address should be current so that you can be contacted if your application progresses.

Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Prepare your documents before opening the application form. In particular, make sure your medical proof of disability and certified identity document are clear and readable. Having everything ready can make the online application much easier to complete correctly.

Will applicants from nearby communities receive preference?

Yes.

Qualifying candidates from communities surrounding Tharisa Minerals will receive first preference.

This does not change the programme’s main eligibility requirements, but local applicants who meet the criteria may receive preference during recruitment.

Candidates should ensure that their current residential information is accurate on their curriculum vitae and application.

How long does the learnership last?

The Business Administration Learnership runs for 12 months.

Participants should be prepared to commit to the programme for its full duration.

A year-long programme gives learners time to develop administrative knowledge while also gaining practical experience that may help prepare them for future opportunities.

Why could this programme be valuable after Grade 12?

Many young people leave school with a Matric certificate but little practical workplace experience.

That can make entering the formal workplace difficult.

A structured learnership provides an opportunity to develop practical skills while working towards an accredited qualification.

Participants can also gain experience with professional communication, record keeping, compliance and teamwork.

The combination of recognised training and practical experience can strengthen your profile when pursuing future opportunities.

The programme also includes career guidance and mentorship, which can help participants better understand workplace expectations and possible career pathways.

What should you check before submitting?

Before completing the online application, make sure:

• You are between 18 and 27 years old
• You are a South African citizen
• You have completed Grade 12
• You have the required medical proof of disability
• Your identity document copy is certified
• Your curriculum vitae is updated
• Your telephone number is correct
• Your email address is active
• All uploaded documents are readable
• The information in your application is accurate

Do not wait until the final day to discover that one of your documents is missing or unclear.

Preparing everything in advance gives you time to correct problems before submitting.

How do you submit your application?

Applications are completed online.

Candidates should prepare their curriculum vitae, certified identity document, Matric certificate and medical proof of disability before starting.

Applications must be submitted through the official Tharisa online application portal.

Upload the required documents in the appropriate fields and review your information carefully before making the final submission.

Never pay anyone who promises to secure your place in the programme.

When do applications close?

Applications close on 18 September 2026.

Eligible candidates should avoid leaving their application until the last minute.

Preparing the required documents early can reduce the risk of technical problems, missing information or unreadable uploads delaying your submission.

Final Thoughts

The Tharisa Business Administration Learnership 2026 offers young South Africans living with disabilities an opportunity to spend 12 months gaining structured training and practical workplace experience.

With Grade 12 as an essential requirement, the programme provides access to accredited National Qualifications Framework training alongside corporate experience, career guidance, mentorship and a monthly stipend.

Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old and provide medical proof of disability.

Candidates from communities surrounding Tharisa Minerals will receive first preference, making it particularly important for qualifying local applicants to ensure their information and documents are ready.

With applications closing on 18 September 2026, eligible candidates should prepare their documents carefully and submit through the official online application portal before the deadline.

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