Opportunity Details

Description:

The Business Administration and Project Management Learnership is a structured, accredited 12-month programme aimed at developing administrative, managerial, and organizational competencies essential for effective business operations and project delivery.

This programme provides learners with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience in key business functions such as administration, planning, budgeting, coordination, and project execution. It aligns with the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III), QCTO frameworks, and the National Development Plan (NDP) objectives to enhance employability and productivity in South Africa’s corporate and public sectors.

Purpose of the Programme

The learnership aims to:

• Develop competent business and project administration professionals who can manage and coordinate tasks efficiently within dynamic work environments.

• Equip learners with practical knowledge in project lifecycle management, organizational communication, and business operations.

• Foster leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking, enabling learners to adapt to varied industries.

• Promote workplace readiness and youth employability, particularly among unemployed graduates and school leavers.

• Strengthen public and private sector capacity through structured, skills-based training.

Programme Structure

The learnership follows a 30% theoretical training and 70% workplace-based practical learning approach, delivered over 12 months. Training combines classroom facilitation, project simulation, and real-world work exposure.

Core Learning Modules

1. Introduction to Business Management and Office Administration

2. Business Communication and Professional Etiquette

3. Project Management Fundamentals (PMBOK/PRINCE2 principles)

4. Planning, Scheduling, and Resource Coordination

5. Budgeting, Procurement, and Cost Control

6. Risk Management and Quality Assurance

7. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

8. Business Ethics, Governance, and Compliance

9. Digital Literacy and Office Technology

10. Workplace Readiness and Career Development

Requirements:

• Development of competent, work-ready business administrators and project coordinators.

• Strengthened organizational efficiency and project execution capacity.

• Promotion of entrepreneurial and management skills among youth.

• Contribution to economic growth and job creation through structured workplace learning.

• Alignment with South Africa’s national skills development priorities and B-BBEE transformation goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Accreditation and Qualification

This programme aligns with one or more of the following accredited qualifications:

• National Certificate: Business Administration Services (SAQA ID 61595, NQF Level 4)

• Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Management (SAQA ID 50080, NQF Level 4)

• Occupational Certificate: Project Manager (QCTO)

Successful completion results in a nationally recognised qualification, accredited by Services SETA, ETDP SETA, or the QCTO, depending on delivery partner accreditation.