Vodacom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the E-Waste Management Learnership Programme 2025 / 2026, a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in environmental sustainability and electronic waste recycling.
Duration: 1-year fixed-term contract
Alright, let’s cut through the corporate fluff for a second. Vodacom South Africa just rolled out this E-Waste Management Learnership gig—basically, they’re finally admitting we’ve got a mountain of dead gadgets piling up, and someone’s gotta deal with it. So, they’re tossing young folks a lifeline: get trained, get paid, and help stop the planet from turning into one giant landfill of busted phones and tangled chargers.
Seriously, with tech moving at breakneck speed, it’s like every other week there’s a new phone out, and the old ones? Yeah, they’re gathering dust (or leaking who-knows-what into the ground). Most people don’t even think twice before chucking electronics, but that stuff is full of nasty chemicals you really don’t want anywhere near your water supply. Vodacom’s plan? Teach a new crew of young South Africans how to wrangle all that e-waste, break it down the right way, and maybe save the planet—or at least their neighborhood—from toxic junk. Not bad, right?
About the Learnership
Vodacom, in partnership with the e-waste management industry, is offering a learnership programme that provides hands-on training, mentorship, and theoretical knowledge for young people interested in environmental careers—particularly in the recycling and safe disposal of electronic waste.
Programme Benefits
- 📌 Monthly stipend
- 📌 Practical training and industry-recognised certification
- 📌 Mentorship from experienced e-waste professionals
- 📌 Opportunity to build a career in the growing environmental and sustainability sector
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be 18 to 35 years old
- Have a Matric certificate with Maths or Maths Literacy and Science
- Be from a disadvantaged background
- Be currently unemployed and not enrolled in any learnership or academic programme
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Reside in Gauteng Province (proof of residence required)
- Have basic computer skills and be proficient in English (verbal and written)
- Be self-motivated and a team player
Required Documents
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience or skills
- Motivational letter explaining:
- Your interest in e-waste management
- How this learnership will benefit your career
How to Apply
📧 Email your full application to: sustainability@vodacom.co.za
Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking initiative that supports environmental sustainability while building your future in the green economy!
