Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, between 18 and 35 years old
- Matric qualification
- Computer literate and fluent in English
- Currently unemployed, or a graduate with 0-2 years of experience
- MTN never charges application or "registration" fees - apply only via mtn.co.za/careers
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
About MTN Learnership
MTN runs several 12-month learnerships each year, covering areas such as Call Centre and Customer Service, IT, Sales, Marketing, HR, and Accounting. As one of South Africa's largest telecommunications companies, MTN needs a broad mix of skills to support its network operations and customer-facing business.
Unlike MTN's bursary, which funds full university degrees, this learnership is aimed at unemployed matriculants and recent graduates who want structured, paid work experience combined with an NQF-aligned qualification.
MTN treats these learnerships as part of its youth employment commitments, giving young South Africans a genuine route into the telecommunications and IT sector without necessarily needing a university degree first.
- Stipend
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Confirmed at onboarding - not published upfront
- Duration
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12 months
Funding Details
MTN pays a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme, though the exact amount is only confirmed once you're onboarded rather than published upfront. Learners are generally expected to cover their own transport, meals, and accommodation.
Over 12 months, learners gain a structured, NQF-aligned qualification alongside genuine workplace experience at a major telecommunications company, which strengthens their position for permanent roles afterward, at MTN or elsewhere in the sector.
Where You Can Study
MTN's learnerships are workplace-based, combining structured training with real work inside MTN's own offices and call centres, rather than study at a university or college.
Because MTN operates across South Africa, available learnership locations depend on which stream and intake you apply for, so check the specific opportunity for its location before applying.
About MTN
MTN is one of South Africa's largest telecommunications companies, providing mobile network, data, and digital services to more than 30 million customers in the country alone, as part of a wider MTN Group presence across…
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- MTN Innovation Centre, 216 14th Avenue, Fairland, Randburg, 2195
- Phone
- +27 11 912 3000
- investor.relations@mtn.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You need a matric qualification, to be computer literate, and fluent in English. MTN welcomes both school leavers and fresh graduates with up to two years of experience, across the various learnership streams it runs.
Because MTN runs multiple streams at once, covering different departments and skill areas, it's worth checking which specific learnerships are open when you apply, since requirements can vary slightly between streams.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does this learnership cover?
Call Centre and Customer Service, IT, Sales, Marketing, HR, and Accounting - MTN runs several 12-month learnerships across these streams.
Is this only for matriculants, or can graduates apply too?
Both - MTN welcomes unemployed matriculants as well as graduates with 0-2 years of experience.
How much is the stipend?
The exact amount is only confirmed once you're onboarded rather than published upfront.
Does MTN ever charge a fee to apply?
No - MTN never charges application or "registration" fees. Apply only via mtn.co.za/careers.
Do I need to cover my own transport and meals?
Yes - learners are generally expected to cover their own transport, meals, and accommodation.
What's the minimum qualification needed?
A matric qualification, plus being computer literate and fluent in English.
How long does the programme run?
12 months.
Where does training happen?
Inside MTN's own offices and call centres, combining structured training with real work, rather than at a university or college.
