Are you living with a disability and passionate about agriculture? BKB Ltd is offering a 12-month Disability Learnership Programme in New Venture Creation (SAQA 49648 – NQF Level 2), designed to empower and equip young South Africans with practical fibre training and business skills.
BKB Disability Learnership 2025: Shaping a Future of Inclusion in Agriculture
In 2025, BKB Ltd is proud to carry on its tradition of inclusivity with the Disability Learnership Programme. This 12-month learnership (SAQA 49648 – NQF Level 2) is all about New Venture Creation, combined with hands-on training in wool and mohair processing. The goal of this initiative is to empower young South Africans with disabilities who have faced disadvantages, providing them with valuable entrepreneurial skills and practical agricultural experience.
Closing Date: 07 August 2025
Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Programme Type: 12-Month Learnership
Stipend: Offered in line with regulations
Minimum Requirements:
- South African citizen, unemployed, and aged 18–29
- Minimum Grade 10 qualification
- Living with a disability (certified via a valid medical report)
- Not currently registered on another learnership or studying
- Must not have completed SAQA 49648 previously
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Physically able to work long hours and get hands dirty
Disabilities Considered:
Visual Impairments
- Blurred vision
- Blind in one eye
- Colour blindness
Hearing Impairments
- Hearing loss in one ear
- Tinnitus
Mobility Impairments
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Type 1 diabetes
Mental Health & Emotional Impairments
- Bipolar disorder
- Severe depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Eating disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What You’ll Gain:
- A formal New Venture Creation NQF 2 Qualification
- Hands-on fibre training within BKB’s wool and mohair operations
- Practical exposure to the agricultural industry
- Career advancement opportunities within a forward-thinking company
BKB is truly dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, and this commitment extends far beyond just one program. Since 2013, they’ve been at the forefront of a training initiative designed specifically for learners who are hearing-impaired, tapping into their exceptional tactile skills for wool sorting tasks. Collaborating with the Production Management Institute of SA (PMI), BKB crafted a unique curriculum that combines technical know-how with essential soft skills and entrepreneurship training. Thanks to this effort, hearing-impaired employees have stepped into roles as skilled sorters and even forklift operators in the wool warehouse.
From 2022 to 2023, BKB successfully placed 73 disabled learners in structured learnership programs, contributing to a larger initiative that saw a total of 267 learner placements. This reinforces BKB’s position as a leader in fostering a disability-inclusive workforce.
Why It Matters
The BKB Disability Learnership 2025 is about so much more than just earning a qualification—it’s about creating pathways from disadvantage to opportunity. Learners acquire practical skills, gain valuable workplace experience, build confidence, and enhance their CVs, giving them a competitive edge over their peers. For BKB, this is a smart investment in diversifying talent and developing essential skills.
If you meet the qualifications, make sure to gather your medical certification and Grade 10 documentation, and submit your application by 7 August 2025. If you need any assistance with your application, CV, or collecting the necessary paperwork, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here to help!
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply online at:
https://bkb.simplify.hr/Vacancy/14231
