IT & Telecommunications

Vodacom Software Development Learnership 2026

Vodacom

IT & Telecommunications (MICT SETA)

Monthly stipend

R7 000 – R9 000 / month

Closing date

18 Oct 2026

Opportunity: Learnership
Minimum education: Grade 12 / Matric
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
NQF level: NQF 5
SETA: MICT SETA
Posted: 23 Jun 2026

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How this stipend compares

At R8 000 a month, this listing sits in the 94th percentile — it pays more than 94% of the 8 comparable listings for learnerships in Gauteng that are open right now.

R4 500R8 000

25th percentile: R4 875
Median: R6 000
75th percentile: R6 063

Calculated by SetaJobs from 8 live learnerships in Gauteng that publish a stipend. Amounts quoted per week or per year are converted to a monthly equivalent. See the full stipend benchmarks for how pay varies by sector and province.

Opportunity Overview

Vodacom offers a MICT SETA-accredited software development learnership at its Midrand campus, training youth in modern web and mobile development for one of Africa’s largest telecoms.

This learnership is based in Midrand, Gauteng (Gauteng) and falls under the MICT SETA — Media, Information & Communication Technologies, leading to a NQF Level 5 qualification. A monthly stipend is provided: R7 000 – R9 000 / month.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
South African citizen with a valid ID
Aged 18–35 (youth programme)
Currently unemployed and not on another funded programme
Clear criminal record
Grade 12 with Mathematics (60%+)
Strong logical reasoning; portfolio advantageous

Key Responsibilities

During this learnership you will:

Learning programming fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL)
Building small applications under developer mentorship
Participating in agile ceremonies and code reviews
Writing and running basic tests
Completing NQF 5 systems development assessments

Stipend & Benefits

Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend of R7 000 – R9 000 / month for the duration of the programme, on-the-job mentorship, and a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 qualification on successful completion.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Check that you qualify against the minimum requirements above before applying.
Prepare and certify your documents (not older than 3 months):
Certified copy of your South African ID
Certified copy of your highest qualification / latest results
Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
A short motivational letter
Submit your application using one of the methods below.
Apply before the closing date: 18 October 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Apply online: Visit www.vodacom.com/careers.php, search for "Software Development Learnership 2026", and complete the online application form.

Beware of scams: A legitimate learnership will never ask you to pay a fee to apply or to "secure your place". If you are asked for money, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this round. Vodacom is an equal-opportunity employer; preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.

This listing in context

What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live learnerships: 46
In Gauteng: 18
Closing within 7 days: 3

74% of the 46 live learnerships we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.

Live learnerships stay open for a median of 134 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 125 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

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Your CV
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of your matric certificate
A short motivation letter

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What a learnership actually is

A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.

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Watch out for this

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About MICT SETA & this sector

MICT SETA develops skills in IT, media and telecommunications, funding some of the most in-demand learnerships in coding, data and support.

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