The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) invites unemployed youth aged 18–35 to apply for the SAFCOL Mechanised Harvesting Learnership Programme 2026/2027.
SAFCOL Learnerships 2026/2027 | Apply for the Forestry Mechanised Harvesting NQF Level 3 Programme
Are you a South African youth passionate about building a career in forestry?
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) invites unemployed youth aged 18–35 to apply for the SAFCOL Mechanised Harvesting Learnership Programme 2026/2027.
This ten (10) month structured learnership offers valuable theoretical and practical training designed to equip participants with essential forestry skills — opening doors to career opportunities or the chance to start your own Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprise (SMME) within the forestry sector.
SAFCOL Learnership Overview
- Programme Name: SAFCOL Mechanised Harvesting Learnership
- Qualification: Mechanised Harvesting (NQF Level 3)
- Duration: 10 months
- Location: SAFCOL Training Centre, Platorand – Sabie, Mpumalanga Province
- Stipend: Monthly allowance provided during the learnership period
What the SAFCOL Learnership Includes
The 2026/2027 Mechanised Harvesting Learnership consists of both theoretical and practical components:
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- Accredited Theoretical Training: Forestry studies at NQF Level 3
- Hands-On Practical Training: Field experience in mechanised forestry operations
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the SAFCOL Learnership Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African Citizen
- Be unemployed and aged between 18 and 35 years
- Have successfully completed Grade 12 (Matric)
- Be passionate about the forestry environment and willing to work outdoors
SAFCOL’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
SAFCOL is an equal opportunity employer that promotes gender equality and supports people living with disabilities.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth from communities where SAFCOL has signed a Social Compact.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the SAFCOL Learnership Application Form along with certified copies of the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Matric Certificate or Statement of Results
- South African Identity Document (ID)
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the SAFCOL Learnerships Programme 2026/2027
